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Daoism: The Way. Global History: Spiconardi. Dao De Jing. Directions: Read the excerpts from the Dao De Jing . With a partner(s) analyze the excerpts and create a list of Daoist beliefs. Dao De Jing. _____________________________________ _____________________________________
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Daoism: The Way Global History: Spiconardi
Dao De Jing • Directions: Read the excerpts from the Dao De Jing. With a partner(s) analyze the excerpts and create a list of Daoist beliefs.
Dao De Jing • _____________________________________ • _____________________________________ • _____________________________________ • _____________________________________ • _____________________________________ • _____________________________________ • _____________________________________
Lao Tze • Lao Tze (Lao Zi, Lao Tzu) • Traditionally considered the founder of Daoism • His actual existence is questionable (6thcentury BCE) • Traditionally credited as the author of the Dao De Jing • His philosophy is a rejection of Confucianism
Daoist Beliefs • One must follow the “way” or Dao • Live a simple life; become one with nature • Government and law are oppressive; they limit our freedom and responses • We are confined by authority • Natural order is more important than social order • One must be able to adapt to any circumstance
Yin and Yang • Yin Yang two opposite/polar forces that interact to bring balance to the natural world • The forces are opposite and equal • Example: Men and Women. They are opposite, but need the other to reproduce, which brings balance to the universe
Yin&Yang Yin Yang Light Male Clear Warm Hard Heaven • Dark • Female • Mysterious • Cold • Soft • Earth
Wu Wei Often the Wu Wei is seen as laziness, but it is actually the most efficient action possible. • Wu Wei non-action; do not interfere with the natural path of things • “Action without action” • “Effortless doing” It’s like an athlete who is in the zone. They are locked into their task without thinking about it.
The Dao of Star Wars DAOISM The Force Sith & Darth Vader Jedi & Luke Skywalker • The Dao or “the way” • Yin • Yang
The Dao of Star Wars DAOISM Moving objects without effort Yoda • Wu Wei • Lao Tze
Homework • Create your own yin yang. Depict the characteristics that are yin and those that are yang. Use your notes to find the correct attributes. Look at the example below: