Daoism & Confucianism shared an emphasis on which of these?
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Taoism and Confucianism have to be seen side-by-side as two distinct responses to the social, political and philosophical conditions of life two and a half millennia ago in China. Whereas Confucianism is greatly concerned with social relations, conduct and human society, Taoism has a much more individualistic and mystical character, greatly influenced by nature.
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Taoism-The philosophical system stems largely from the Tao-te-ching, a text traditionally ascribed to Lao Tzu but probably written in the mid-3d cent. B.C. The Tao, in the broadest sense, is the way the universe functions, the path [Chin. tao=path] taken by natural events. It is characterized by spontaneous creativity and by regular alternations of phenomena (such as day following night) that proceed without effort. Effortless action may be illustrated by the conduct of water, which unresistingly accepts the lowest level and yet wears away the hardest substance. Human beings, following the Tao, must abjure all striving. The ideal state of being, fully attainable only by mystical contemplation, is simplicity and freedom from desire, comparable to that of an infant or an “uncarved block.”\n\nTaoist political doctrines reflect this quietistic philosophy: the ruler's duty is to impose a minimum of government, while protecting his people from experiencing material wants or strong passions. The social virtues expounded by Confucius were condemned as symptoms of excessive government and disregard of effortless action. Second only to Lao Tzu as an exponent of philosophical Taoism was Chuang-tzu, who wrote brilliant satirical essays. Taoist ideals greatly influenced Chinese literature, painting, and calligraphy. Later Taoism emphasized the techniques [Chin. te=power] for realizing the effects flowing from the Tao, especially long life and physical immortality.
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try this site,its there:\nhttp://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Confucius
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taoism (includes folk religion & ancestor worship), buddhism & islam. confucianism is more on intellectual, business & family values, which may or may not considered as a religion. in my opinion, its not a religion.\nupdated:\nmarion is very much correct. christianity is indeed making its way into chinese lifestyle recently, slow but steady. i forgot about christianity, because during the chinese revolution, most chinese- christians fled to taiwan. the christian missionaries were told to leave, & the remaining chinese- christians (like all other religions) were being 'brain-washed'. religions are absolutely not tolerated.\nthanks marion, for higlighting christianity.
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I know a bit about Hakuin, but I'm not familiar with "the great doubt."\n\nHowever, I looked it up, and my understanding--cursory as it is--is that a sudden realization comes upon a student of Zen after a perhaps years-long process of coming to.\n\nSo, it's both.\n\nWhich, given the practice of Zen, is fitting.
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There is no comparison between the two areas, since their philosophy is different! The Asians are polytheistic while the USA are mainly Monotheistic (the god of Abraham is only accepted)!\nAlso, democracy, a creation of the classical Greeks was spread in the west but not in the East!
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Taoism is a polytheistic religion. Each of the gods is believed to be a manifestation of some aspect of the Tao. Taoists, however, do not pray to any of these gods. Unlike Christianity, for example, Taoist gods are not personified. There is no god that can solve any of life's problems. Taoists seek the solutions to life's problems through personal meditation and observation.  I have attached the website below.  It might help with your project.
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I could be wrong but I think Maoism is the term use to define Chinese Communism. I don't think there is a difference.\n\nLooked it up I was right\n\nMaoism or Mao Zedong Thought is a variant of Marxism-Leninism derived from the teachings of the Chinese communist Mao Zedong.
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How about regionalism (or regional cooperation/integration) in East Asia based on the Constructivist perspective.
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There are many forms of Buddhism and as you know, Zen is only one of them.  Zen is a form of Mahayana Buddhism. The Name Zen is the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese Character Ch'an which was the name given to the Dhyana teachings of Buddhism. \n\nA few of the more distinctive teachings of Zen(Ch'an) are:\n- Zen puts a great deal of emphases on meditation. This includes traditional sitting meditation, walking meditation and meditation while performing daily tasks such as eating, working, etc...\n- Zen puts little emphases on textual studies. Zen practitioners do read the sutras, but unlike many other forms of Buddhism, the sutras are not considered the paramount in the achievement of enlightenment. \n- Some forms of Buddhism, such as most schools of Tibetan Buddhism as well as Pure Land schools of Buddhism have many ceremonies, and rituals. Zen has many fewer and less 'secretive' practices.  \n- The Use of the Koan.  Most other schools of Buddhism believe that Enlightenment comes from a deep understanding of the doctrines of Buddhism. Zen teaches the enlightenment is a spontaneous response that is NOT perpetuated by classical study and knowledge... It just happens. A koan is a question, statement or story that generally contains aspects that are inaccessible to rational understanding, yet may be accessible to intuition and thus lead to enlightenment. \n- Generally speaking, Zen puts less emphases on Buddha the man and more on Buddha's teachings. \n\nI hope this helps.
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yes, of coz...\nit's deeply embedded into every chinese (not as a religion, but as a guide to morality and ethics).\nexamples: morals, loyalty to one's country, fillial piety, insistence on education, etc \n\nDaoist (Taoist), Buddhist, Christian 3%-4%, Muslim 1%-2%\nnote: officially atheist (2002 est.)\n\nconfucianism & ethical consumerism have no conflicts.
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He was a Chinese philosopher.Positive evidence concerning the life of Confucius is scanty; modern scholars base their accounts largely on the Analects, a collection of sayings and short dialogues apparently collected by his disciples, and discard most of the later legends. Confucius was born in the feudal state of Lu, in modern Shandong prov. Distressed by the constant warfare between the Chinese states and by the venality and tyranny of the rulers, he urged a system of morality and statecraft that would preserve peace and provide people with stable and just government. He gathered about him a number of disciples, some occupying high positions, although Confucius himself was at most granted an insignificant sinecure, possibly because of his extremely outspoken manner toward his superiors. From about his 55th to his 65th year he journeyed to several neighboring states, but he was never able to induce any ruler to grant him high office so that he might introduce his reforms. Later tradition depicts Confucius as a man who made special study of ancient books, in an effort to restore an older social order. It is said that he was a minister of state and the author, editor, or compiler of the Wu Ching [five classics] (see Chinese literature). His supposed doctrines are embodied in Confucianism.
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Answering in detail would take too many pages. \n\n"Laozi (also spelt Lao Tsu, Lao Tse, Lao Zi, Laotze, and in other ways) is a major figure in Chinese philosophy whose historical existence is debated. According to Chinese tradition, he lived in the 6th century BCE. Many modern scholars would place his life in the 4th century BCE, during the Hundred Schools of Thought and Warring States Periods. Lao Tsu is credited with writing the seminal Taoist work, the Dao De Jing, and he is recognized as the founding father of Taoism." - Wikipedia\n\nYou can read the rest of the entry yourself, they have external links at the end of the article so that you can read more should you choose to do so.
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" opposing and complimentary forces in taoism\nthey represent a balance, like man and woman, black and white, good and evil etc." The only thing he forgot is that if you look at YinYang there is some black in the white and some white in the black.This of course symbolizes that there are no absolutes that we contain allof the elements within us.And we each balance them as best we can
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Taoism is supposed to be based on the teachings of Lao Tzu \n (sometimes written Lao Tze) as written in the book " The Tau Te Ching". The sound in Chinese that Westerners translate as T is more like our D, which is why you will also read "Daoism" and \n"Dao Te Ching". Taoism was also heavily influenced by the writings of Chuang Tzu who lived about 250BC (Lao Tzu lived about 500BC according to Chinese tradition. \n  I say that Taoism is "supposed" to be based on the teachings of of Lao Tzu because although I lived according to his teachings for 4or5 years, I was never in touch with with people who called themselves Taoists. Some people call Taoism a religion, others say it is a philosophy. I would say that Lau Tsu's teachings are more of a philosophy. Much of his teachings have to do with; what is true wisdom, what is the nature of ultimate reality, the nature of how the mind looks at things,and encourages not interfering in other peoples lives. Yahoo does not let us post E-Mails in this "answers" venue but I'll try to get on Yahoo Messenger and I like to share info that I have.
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The correct term is " feng shui". It is the Chinese art of orientation of place and space to placate the Gods and Spirits.
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They can have either, especially as both have been dead for decades.\nPerhaps, someone new would help.\nYour first answerrer raises an even bizarrer concept of asking you to speak to an 'older' Chinese person regarding Lao-tse, Confucius et al, and that Chinese person would have to be about 4000 years old. Good luck in finding one that old, but the current communist government does stay within the confines of Confucian guidance on the behaviour of the state. As for Lao, well that's the shaolins job.