Introduction to Daoism

<p>Action through inaction or doing nothing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Laozi (Lao-Tzu) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The state of Chu in present-day Hunan Province (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Virtue and proper adherence to Dao (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He was born of a virgin mother and conceived by a shooting star. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reverence for nature and polytheism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Boys of five and girls of seven years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It marks the entrance to a sacred shrine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>January 15th (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shinto funeral practices are called sosai (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Political legitimacy and moral guidance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Original sin exists (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Children's health and protection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The interplay of opposites that creates harmony. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His last name means 'Master Chuang'. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A collection of philosophical sayings and proverbs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It represents the natural energy sustaining all living beings. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As the power or virtue gained through harmony with Dao. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Accepting the natural flow of life and its changes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The interconnectedness and interdependence of opposing forces. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In a small state of Sung near present-day Hunan. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A significant early Chinese philosophy focused on achieving harmony with the Dao, the natural order of the universe, and often associated with long life and immortality.

The fundamental principle of the universe, the natural order, and the path to harmony. It's the source and guiding principle of all things.

The complementary and interconnected forces that create balance in the universe, like day and night, or birth and death.

Virtue or proper adherence to the Dao. It's about aligning one's actions with the natural order.

A key figure credited with founding Taoism. He is widely believed as the first important Daoist.

A Taoist concept meaning 'action through inaction' or 'doing nothing.' It emphasizes acting in harmony with the natural flow.

A division of Taoist texts.

One of the three primary sections of Taoist texts.

A prominent Daoist philosopher known for advocating a natural and spontaneous approach to life.

A key concept in Daoism that emphasizes 'actionless action,' acting in harmony with the natural flow of the universe instead of forcing things to happen.

The complementary and interconnected forces that create balance in the universe, like day and night, or birth and death.

The natural energy or life force that sustains living beings. It is considered the vital force of life, flowing through everything.

The foundational text of Daoism, containing sayings, proverbs, and maxims that explain the meaning of Dao and De.

Explaining the concept of Dao and its accompanying concept of De, by living in harmony with the Dao, a person can achieve De, or the power of virtue.

A polytheistic religion in Japan that focuses on respecting and loving nature, with no concept of original sin and no founder.

A sacred gateway symbolizing the transition between the world of humans and the world of spirits in Shintoism.

Ancient Japanese texts that collect myths and traditional teachings, serving political and moral purposes.

To establish Japan's supremacy over other nations by legitimizing the divine authority of the ruling families.

Celebrated on November 15th, it honors boys of 5 years old and girls of 3 and 7 years old, thanking the Kami for their protection and praying for their growth.

Celebrated on January 15th by those who turned 20 the previous year, thanking the Kami and signifying adulthood.

Patterned after the Crown Prince Yoshihito's wedding, they symbolize a union guided by the Kami.