Wu-Tang Clan

Taoism is believed to be China oldest philosophy and religion. The founder of Taoism and the author of Tao-Te -Ching (Book of way) Leo-Tzu was born 601 B.C. in Henan during the Zhou Dynasty. There is much speculation whether Leo-Tzu was an actual person or a combination of different philosophers it will forever be a mystery. The legend surrounding his birth goes: a woman leaned against a plum tree and give birth to a child that had been conceived six-two years before. His mother had admired a…

carefully considered, can lead to serious repercussions. An action that can cause a tilt in the normal status of the earth can result into an avalanche of tribulations beyond control. He argues that the very best thing human should practice is “not-doing” (wu wei). As Lao Tzu states, “Practice not-doing, and everything will fall into place” (Lao-Tzu). But in case an action is to be done, it should be undertaken with utmost moderation, and only if…

name “Mater Lao” or Old Master) which gave explanation as to the reason of why the central writing of Daodejing was in Chinese.Laozi was well-known as a philosopher and he was worshipped by many Chinese as an imperial ancestor during the period of Tang dynasty up until recent age(Edward 2005). He was consider a central figure in Chinese history, culture and philosophy. Before the noticing of Laozi by SI Maqian, Laozi was also a historian, his wrote a book which has five thousands characters…

Daodejing by Lao Tzu is the classical Chinese philosophy literature which presented a way of life that intended to restore the harmony and tranquility to a kingdom racked by widespread disorders. This way of thinking was critical of the uncontrolled careless, and dangerousness for rulers to seeking their self and was hateful of social activism based on the type of abstract moralism and mechanical propriety behavior of Confucian ethics. In chapter 72 of Daodejing, Lao Tzu expresses his views on…

Chapter Ten called Servant Leadership and Chapter Eleven called Adaptive Leadership explains servant and adaptive leadership more comprehensively. There is a lot of facts and knowledge one must understand to know what adaptive and servant leadership is. Chapter Ten by Northouse discusses servant leadership in greater detail. As explained in the text, servant leadership semms contradictory and challenges our traditional beliefs about leadership, and is an approach that offers a unique…

metaphysical preoccupation. The ultimate goal of Taoism for the human to become wise and one with nature, which according to Lao Tzu makes a human heavenly. Philosophical Taoism focuses the attitude of humans toward life. It has a major connection with wu wei, which means not…

The concept of dao (the Way) has been a fundamental component to various schools of Chinese philosophy, in particular the school of Confucianism and Daoism. Xunzi, a Confucian scholar, and the Laozi, the Daoist text otherwise known as the Daodejing), illustrate how the concept of dao integrated in all aspects of life of ancient Chinese civilians. Though they share similarities in the audience consuming their working definition of dao, there are certainly disparities in the ideologies of the Way…

Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu can be translated as The Book of the Immanence of the Way or The Book of the Way and of How It Manifests Itself. Lao Tzu, author of the book, can also be known as “The Master”. He has a form of government planned and wishes to everyone follows and support this plan. His main goal is simplicity and naturalness. When he thinks of a way to govern someone it comes to his mind the idea that the more rules and obligation you put to a person, the less they will do it. He just…

The Bhagavad-Gita is an ancient Hindu scripture that encompasses seven hundred verses and conveys how we are attached to the pleasures, desires, and duties that distract us from our true self. Slightly older, the Daodejing is an ancient Chinese text that is comprised of eighty-one brief chapters. As the fundamental text of Taoism, the Daodejing expresses how we must be in a state of “Wei Wei,” in order to be synchronized with the ever-changing universe. The author of the Daodejing was a sage…

by Laozi during the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. Laozi believed that people could accomplish more in life by following Tao or “The Way”, which is the natural order of things. The guidance of following the path of least resistance to be successful is called Wu Wei or “non-action”. The Doadejing by Loazi and the Zhungzi by Zhungzi are traditional chinese texts that were used for Doaism teachings in the Eastern Zhou. Doaism teachings can also be found through writings by American author Benjamin Hoff who…