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Chinese Religion

Chinese Religion. China was Polytheistic Three belief systems now dominate: Taoism Confucionism Buddhism. Lao Tzu. The founder of Taoism Lived in the 500s BC (like Zoroaster, Buddha, Mahavira , Confusius . . .) Librarian at Imperial archives

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Chinese Religion

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  1. Chinese Religion • China was Polytheistic • Three belief systems now dominate: • Taoism • Confucionism • Buddhism

  2. Lao Tzu • The founder of Taoism • Lived in the 500s BC (like Zoroaster, Buddha, Mahavira, Confusius. . .) • Librarian at Imperial archives • Wrote the “Tao Te Ching” which discusses “the way”

  3. What is the Tao? • A force that exists in all things, runs through all things • Creates harmony in the universe between the Yin and Yang • Means “the way” • Tao has been compared to water

  4. Taoism • Yin – dark • Yang - light • Represents duality in the universe: • Masculine – feminine • Day-Night • Creation-destruction

  5. Celestial Masters • Leaders of Taoism, (similar to the Dalai Llama in Tibet) • First celestial master was Chang Tao-Ling ~100 AD • The 63rd celestial master resides in Taiwan

  6. Wu Wei • Means “not acting” • Act in accordance with nature, or do not act at all • Let nature take its course • Do not manipulate others • Effortlessness is the goal

  7. Longevity • Taoism is concerned about physical health and longevity • Quest for immortality was part of early Taoism

  8. Tai Chi • Tai Chi – like slow motion martial arts, (goal is meditative, continuous movement) • Harmonizes the flow of Chi – energy, through the body. • Has a calming effect, eliminates stress

  9. Acupuncture • Chinese medicine seeks balance in the body’s Chi • Needles at pressure points relieve blockages in the flow of Chi

  10. FengShui • Architecture and interior design to maximize the flow of Chi • Doors, windows, stairs, etc., are placed in accordance with the Tao, harmony

  11. Taoism under Communism • After 1949, Mao tried to stamp out all religion • Many Chinese fled and took their beliefs with them • Taiwan is now the center of Taoism; the celestial master lives there (in exile)

  12. Short Film • Around the World in 80 Faiths • Taoism – 8:56

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