Zhuangzi

desires as intoxicating and foolish. This attitude towards money and fame is highly encouraged in Taoism. For example, in the text Chuang Zhu, Chuang Zhu writes, “people who are rich wear themselves out … this is a superficial way to treat the body” (Zhuangzi 111). Chasing after wealth and fame is a meaningless…

different layers to “heaven” and the cosmos. In summary, Confucianism is not just a teaching of good ethics and government but is enlightened by a deep religious faith in a divine absolute. Daoism is not restrained to the abstract discussions of the Zhuangzi or the Daodejing, but is richly enlightened by a detailed belief in the cosmological importance of the human…

"Enlightenment is not a change into something better or more, but a simple recognition or who we truly are" (youhavechosentoremember.com). Today, realization shapes my true identity. In the beginning, I did not know who I was and what I could accomplish, always thinking it was "good enough". If I would have been less ignorant, I would realize that "good enough" blocked my excellency. Significant events in my past altered my morals and shaped the habits I hold today. Even though I was not the…

Topic C With all that is going on, today, concerning politics, the media, and the environment, how do we remain calm? Most people are committed to a religion or belief system that gives them faith in their time of anguish. What we are going through right now is not even comparable to what China went through during the Warring Sates Period. What did they have to look to in their time of anguish? For some time, they had nothing. Eventually, Confucianism and Daoism became their beacon of light. In…

When human and all beings are developing over time, the world is also constantly changing. The world has always open to improvements and ideas that can help make it a better one. The world today is shaped by combinations of concepts and ideas gathered from all around the world. Using Plato to Darwin to DNA written by Esther Muehlbauer, different ancient cultures along with its traditions and philosophers will be analyzed in terms of their perspectives and concepts toward the nature and humanity…

It appeal is universal, due to its simplicity and depth. (Sacred-Texts). The dialog of the Tao Te Ching resonated with the Chinese people who became introduced to the literature. The literature Zhuangzi, combined with the teachings of Tao Te Ching evolved into the organized religion of Taoism around 2700 BCE in China (wiki/Taoism). Taoism, the oldest religion in the world and is still practiced in various Asian communities. The book has been found…

after the Hun invasions II. Top 10 Individuals or Groups A. Ashoka - Mauryan Emperor that aided the change in buddhism B. Confucius - theologian who created Confucianism and its ideals C. LaoZi - founder of Taoism and chinese philosopher D. ZhuangZi - Chinese philosopher who lived in the same time as LaoZi…

For thousands of years, Confucianism and Daoism—two very noble and virtuous ideologies—have been practiced in the world. Correspondingly, teachings of both Confucius and Zhuangzi have proven incredibly influential in cultures around the world and has inspired many in political activeness, music, art, film, poetry, and much more. Joseph Smith once stated, “I teach them correct principles, and they govern themselves.” Meaning the faithful are taught the truth and they follow their own paths guided…

A hero represents the best of what it takes to demonstrate great strength, courage, wisdom, cleverness, and devotion. Rama has all of these qualities. Rama's father Dasharatha, himself the king, was forced under oath by one of his three wives Kaikeyi, to isolate Rama to the forest for fourteen years, and to crown her son instead. Not the slightest sign of disappointment Rama said, “I shall go, and I myself will gladly give away my brother Bharata the kingdom, wealth, Sita and even my own life…

as a genuine expression of Chinese religiosity.” The Mahayana Buddhism of India offered notions of equality and oneness with nature and reality that were important conceptions in Chinese philosophy at the time. Next, the teachings of Laozi and Zhuangzi created a bridge of understanding that provided access to Buddhist teachings. Buddhist thinkers found in the Chinese explanation of the Dao, again in Dumoulin’s words, “an affinity with their own notions of emptiness, nothingness, and nirvana…