Chinese Philosophies Through Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon

1. An Introduction to Chinese Philosophies Through Crunching Tiger Hidden Dragon Chinese Philosophies Through Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon Designed by Qie Yi, Shuwen Liang and Yuehong LiuGraduate School of Library and Information ScienceUniversity of Texas at Austin

2. Introduction • Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon presents people with kinetic fight scenes • However, it is hard to appreciate this movie without knowledge of Chinese Philosophies: • Buddhism • Taoism • Confucianism Designed by Qie Yi, Shuwen Liang and Yuehong LiuGraduate School of Library and Information ScienceUniversity of Texas at Austin

3. Buddhism aims to cut through the logical thinking of man's ego in order to get in touch with the Buddha- nature in himself. Man establishes an eternal nature by getting in touch with the Buddha. Buddhism Designed by Qie Yi, Shuwen Liang and Yuehong LiuGraduate School of Library and Information ScienceUniversity of Texas at Austin

4. Buddhism was introduced into China from India. In Buddhism, man have to overcome craving, hatreds and complaining to attain happiness. Influence of Buddhism Effect of Buddhism Effect of Buddhism Designed by Qie Yi, Shuwen Liang and Yuehong LiuGraduate School of Library and Information ScienceUniversity of Texas at Austin

5. Tao can be translated into English as a path to attain a meaning life. Tao regulates natural processes and nourishes balance in the Universe. Taoism encourages working with natural forces. Taoism Designed by Qie Yi, Shuwen Liang and Yuehong LiuGraduate School of Library and Information ScienceUniversity of Texas at Austin

6. Taoist ideas inspire in the Chinese culture a love of nature. Chinese people do not treat others aggressively, but turn to nature to capture the creative forces at the center of nature's vitality. Effect of Taoism Effect of Taoism Designed by Qie Yi, Shuwen Liang and Yuehong LiuGraduate School of Library and Information ScienceUniversity of Texas at Austin

7. Confucianism is concerned with human beings. Confucianism stems from Chinese tradition. It values benevolence, filial piety, loyalty, respect for superiors and for elderly. Confucianism Designed by Qie Yi, Shuwen Liang and Yuehong LiuGraduate School of Library and Information ScienceUniversity of Texas at Austin

8. The influence of Confucianism on Chinese culture is reflected by the wisdom tradition. It values family life, education and peace as well as benevolence, traditional rituals, filial piety and loyalty. Effect of Confucianism Effect of Confucianism Designed by Qie Yi, Shuwen Liang and Yuehong LiuGraduate School of Library and Information ScienceUniversity of Texas at Austin

9. In the movie Crunching Tiger Hidden Dragon, many audiences do not understand the last scene in which Jen jumps down the cliff. It reflects a Buddhist saying: A butcher becomes a Buddha the moment he drops his knife. Jen Yu & Buddhism Designed by Qie Yi, Shuwen Liang and Yuehong LiuGraduate School of Library and Information ScienceUniversity of Texas at Austin

10. Li Mu Bai is the head of Wu Dong Clan which is representation of Taoism in Chinese martial stories With proper behaviors and self-restrain, Li devotes himself to great inner strength working with his obstacles instead of fighting adversely. Li Mubai & Buddhism Designed by Qie Yi, Shuwen Liang and Yuehong LiuGraduate School of Library and Information ScienceUniversity of Texas at Austin

11. Yu Shu Lien and Li Mu Bai both have good impressions of each other, but they both hide their feelings inside. Shu Lien's fiancé died for Li Mu Bai. This represents the central concepts of Confucianism of benevolence, loyalty, and society ethnics. Shu Lien & Confucianism Designed by Qie Yi, Shuwen Liang and Yuehong LiuGraduate School of Library and Information ScienceUniversity of Texas at Austin