Period 1 Daoism by llatziri

Introduction to Daoism

rosallla000 — 2015-10-01 19:10:59 UTC

Daoism, also known as Taoism, started in China. It was founded by an archivist named Laozi. It urged people to just go into the world of nature.

Belief

rosallla000 — 2015-10-01 19:20:26 UTC

Daoists believed in investing oneself in nature. To withdraw from political and social activism. To live simply, abandon education and efforts of self-improvement.

Obey

rosallla000 — 2015-10-01 19:34:05 UTC

Since Taoism is essentially a wisdom tradition it does not proselytize or seek to convert others to its practice. At the same time it is a reality that you must make your service and teaching accessible to the general public to sustain a viable level of members and teachers.

Spread

cruzcas000 — 2015-10-02 14:04:02 UTC

Daoism diffused from China to Japan and Korea. Daoism spread because of Laozi's journey to the west, his followers spreading the religion, and philosophy. It was spread because Daoists believed their religion was right and wanted others to join in their philosophy and religion. They also believed that Daoism could calm and give unity in the Period of Warring States.

Symbol

rosallla000 — 2015-10-04 21:58:15 UTC

The most well-known of Taoist visual symbols is the Yin-Yang symbol, also known as the Taiji symbol. What is the meaning of the Taiji symbol? In terms of Taoist cosmology, the circle represents Tao - the undifferentiated unity out of which all of existence arises.

Worship

rosallla000 — 2015-10-04 22:16:20 UTC

T'ai Chi is a popular Taoist martial art that combines the principles of yin and yang into a sequence of slow, flowing movements designed to stimulate and harmonize chi -- or life energy -- for health, vitality and self-defense. Taoists also employ several different methods of meditation. Taoist meditation can incorporate mantras, such as repeating the word "om," or focusing on an object or a sound, or simply focusing on the breath. While meditating, you may sit cross legged, in a chair, lie down or even walk. Dietary practices are also very, very important. The Taoist diet is one of simplicity, focusing on whole foods that are easy to digest. Eating gently cooked, warm, seasonal whole foods help keep the body and mind in balance and harmony.

Timeline

rosallla000 — 2015-10-04 23:05:58 UTC

550 B.C.E Founded by Laozi, an archivist, in China.

6th to 2nd centuries B.C.E.	The Tao Te Ching, Chuang Tzu, Nei-yeh, Huai Nan Tzu, andMa-wang-tui manuscripts were composed. This is known as the Classical Period.
2nd century B.C.E. to 2nd century C.E.	Lao Tzu was deified. Cults of individuals searching for immortality and a holistic philosophical system calledcorrelative cosmology emerged.
2nd to 6th centuries	Taoist communities, “new age” movements, and physical-spiritual cultivation groups formed. The Way of the Celestial Masters, the first actual Taoist community, began. Cultivation groups called the Highest Purity and Numinous Treasure received revelations of sacred scriptures. The practice of Taoist alchemy (laboratory preparation of physically or spiritually transformative elixirs) began. Classification of Taoist texts into a three-part canon started.