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The Beliefs of Taoism

The Beliefs of Taoism. Sarah, Amy, Ally, Caitlin. Lao-Tzu: Founder of Taoism. Here’s the story:. That’s a pic of Mr. Lao-Tzu himself.

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The Beliefs of Taoism

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  1. The Beliefs of Taoism Sarah, Amy, Ally, Caitlin

  2. Lao-Tzu: Founder of Taoism Here’s the story: That’s a pic of Mr. Lao-Tzu himself. • Long story short, This dude told off Confucius simply by saying, “Leave the world in its original simplicity. Your teachings are of no use.” (BURRRRN). Side note- Confucius is the Confucianism founder.

  3. The Tao Te Ching Picture Below: Those are some writings from the Tao Te Ching. Explanation Below: • This is a collection of meditations that capture the essence of Taoism. It was written by Lao-Tzu himself. It is one of the most influential scriptures in all time.

  4. Difference: Confucianism Taoism • Concerned with social order and regulating behavior. • Focuses on individual life and spirituality. BUT…. In China, a person might be both a Taoist and a Confucian.

  5. The Tao Literally, “The Way” The Ultimate Reality • Spoken of in the Tao Te Ching • It is a mystery to humans • The Tao is the overall order of the universe

  6. Ch’i (or Qi) Ch’i means life-force Different Kinds of Ch’i • It is the energy of the universe • Ch’i animates all the life on earth • In order to be healthy, our Ch’i must be balanced and uninhibited • Yuan Qi, which we are born with • Hou tai Qi, which we obsorb through air, water, food, and our practices • Wei Qi, which surrounds and protects the body

  7. Death • Death, like life, is just an aspect of reality • Humans must accept death as part of life • Death is simply a transformation from being to non-being, the overall Tao does not change

  8. Immortals: the spiritual beings Eight Immortals Patron of… 1. Li Tie Guai 2. ZhongliQuan 3. LanCai He 4. Zhang Guo Lao 5. He Xian Gu 6. Lu Tung-pin 7. Han Xiang Zi 8. Cao Guojiu 1. The sick 2. Military men 3. Florists 4. Old Men 5. Women (she is the only female immortal) 6. Barbers 7. Musicians 8. Actors

  9. Life’s Purpose Achieving Immortality and Living in Accordance to the Tao • Obtained By: • Taking care of the body through diet and exercise • Regulating the breath in order to balance ch’i • Controlling sexual energy • Behaving in moral ways • Searching for contact with the Immortals

  10. Yin-Yang Yin… & Yang • Represents how opposites are inter-related • The outer black circle represents everything. • The black and white in the middle represent the interaction of two energies that cause everything to happen. • Yin-represents something being dark and passive. • Yang-represents something bright and active.

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