Chinese traditional culture is a relatively stable cultural form of the Chinese ancient society and the development of the Chinese nation. The traditional culture is in the past, with the imprint of the past; the traditional culture is the ancestor of the nation, with the color of my own nation. Wait until the passage of time, or they keep pace with the times, the evolution of new content; or be an anachronism, curing chrysanthemums after the Double Ninth Festival. The Taoist culture in the Chinese traditional culture has an important role in the history of Chinese academic thought, which has played an important role in the history of Confucianism and Buddhism, which constitute the three pillars of Chinese traditional culture, is one of the …show more content…
It has been deeply influenced by the political, economic, philosophy, literature and art, science and technology, national psychology, social customs and so on. Today, the Taoist culture has not been withdrawn from the historical stage because of the passage of time, it has been firmly rooted in Chinese traditional culture. As the classical works of Taoism, "moral classics", it is full of the Chinese ancient simple dialectics, with not many words, this paper discusses the emergence, development, change and the concept of life, the basic idea of life. The most famous words of some obscure, some of this excerpt in this paper and its effect, first to feel the broad and profound thought Lao …show more content…
Name can name, very name." Open the "moral" in this sentence is. The word "Tao" is the general law of motion, but it is not a constant motion. According to the characteristics of things with the title, is the thing looks reflect, but this was not wholly intact. The road is the escape Road, can also be extended to the road of life. For the rest of his life is on the path of my own, and the way is the one that is come out, as Mr Lu Xun said, there is no way in this land, and many more people are walking, and they are the way. So the so-called "Tao", is a way for everyone to go. Lao Tzu's "Chang Tao" is the truth. But most of us are able to walk in the traffic on the road, rather than go through the road, so some people halfway stopped, some people went astray, some people go very hard. Similarly, "name" is not specifically name, he is able to name or fame, is all the value world. When we think we have accomplished a lot of life value, I said that the value of your completed is really done? This is called the name of the name, very name. Lao Tzu is not to deny that everything we do, but to let the world be on the alert: all are not really can exist forever. In this way, there is a road that is not known to be true, but not to name it. I want to remind us that we should pay attention to the real long road, do not be fooled by the way you
From 100 CE to 600 CE the Chinese had many cultural and political life changes and continuities. A political change was in the end of the Classical Chinese period when the Han Dynasty fell. A cultural change during 100 CE to 600 CE was the paper invention that led to passing down cultural rituals. Not only were there changes but there was also continuities in the Chinese political and cultural life. An example of a cultural continuity is the increasing power of Buddhism. A political continuity is the ruler of the Chinese wanting the people to be protected with for instance The Great Wall of China.
After watching the documentary The Long Search: Taoism: A Question of Balance—China, I am totally surprised by the details in the video, which explain every single aspect of people’s daily life in Taiwan as religious, especially Taoist. Since China does not consider itself as a nation of religious beliefs and practices, I do not actually think of what Chinese people do everyday as religious. However, after studying Religions in China for a semester, I finally realize that all the Chinese traditions and beliefs have evolved as a mixture of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. As a result, it all makes sense to see in the video that Taoism is a dominant religion that has deeply influenced individuals’ life in Taiwan.
...oundation of all living things that exist in this world. The mission of Taoism is not to force its beliefs on people, but to help them realize their inner-self and guide into a happy life in harmony with nature. To best summarize Taoism a quote from Lao-Tse can be used: "We believe in the formless and eternal Tao, and we recognize all personified deities as being mere human constructs. We reject hatred, intolerance, and unnecessary violence, and embrace harmony, love and learning, as we are taught by Nature. We place our trust and our lives in the Tao, that we may live in peace and balance with the Universe, both in this mortal life and beyond." There are thousands of religions that offer endless solutions to end suffering, to restore peace and unity in the world. For decades philosophers tried to come up with ways to find happiness, but in the end there was only one answer. The answer came from a some would call silly, others wise bear by the name of Winnie-the-Pooh, who discovered the secret for happiness in and old religion, founded by a great master Lao-Tse. This religion became the answer for the endless search for happiness and the answer was Taoism.
“Taoism: Taoist Ethics.” BBC: Religions. BBC. n. pag. 12 Nov. 2009. Web. 11 Nov. 2013.
This is important, for humans are urged by Taoist thought to place themselves below all else, especially the world, but also other people. The wise person will put another person's needs before their own.
Lao Tzu believed that Tao is a natural thing. He believes that you come by it or you realize its presents and experience it. The best way for me to explain how Lao Tzu perceives the Tao is to take it directly from our reading in Molloy, “The Doa cannot be named because it has no form. But the Dao can be experienced and followed by every individual thing that has a name (213).” Lao Tzu used Tao as a way of being and living in harmony with nature. Lao Tzu believed that Tao came to you by using his teaching of Wu Wei, Simplicity, Gentleness and Relativity (217-218).
In its second sense, Tao means "the way of the universe." Tao is something that goes through all beings, all of the earth. It is everywhere, all the time. It is something that flows through everything. This flowing idea links with the idea in Buddhism that Nirvana can be reached by anyone, as long as one is devoted enough and has lost all attachments.Thirdly, one life must be a certain way to work with the Tao: Tao also refers to "the way of human life" as it "meshes" with the universal Tao in its second sense.
Throughout the film ancient China’s profound history and glorious culture has displayed through various cultural elements. The martial arts, writing system, architecture all together gives an image of the Chinese culture. The developments and advanced techniques have shaped the country and stabilized the society. China has accomplished some of the greatest achievements of mankind. It had also made significant contribution to the development of advanced systems around the world. Chinese culture is very unique. All the elements presented in the film have truly strengthened my understanding of the Chinese
The Buddhist brought with them the concept of multiple gods and Buddha’s “spiritual state to provide the power for humans to make the transition into death and the afterlife successfully” (Corduan, 2012, p.410). Confucianism brought the obedience of the child to the parent into Chinese mainstream life, plus the “social stratification and codes governing dress, actions and communication” (Corduan, 2012, p.409). Taoism introduced the balance of forces in harmony in spirits in the form of yin and yang, thus creating that balance of nature and humans (Corduan, 2012). Christianity influenced Chinese life both socially and economically by introducing the concepts of “love for one’s neighbor, self-discipline, and trust” (Lu, 2014, p.2) as both essential and beneficial (Lu, 2014). All of these together with the traditional Chinese religion, give the Chinese culture it’s popular religion
...ina. However, the influence of Confucianism is still deep in Chinese soil even though it is not a dominant one. With the foundation of Neo-Confucianism, which “was the emergence of a new Confucian metaphysics that was influenced by Buddhism and that borrowed freely from Taoist terminology while rejecting both religions” (China), Confucius is still revered as China’s greatest teacher.
Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism constitute the essence of the traditional Chinese culture. The relationship among the three has been marked by both competition and complementation in history, with Confucianism playing a more dominant role. Confucianism emphasized a reiteration of current moral values and Taoism developed a system of based upon a harmonization of man with the natural order. These two popular philosophies, however, developed into popular religions eventually. Besides the major religions, ancestor worship and animism also have strong support in China. Chinese people are very pragmatic, worshipping gods that might answer their prayers.
Even though Taoism and many other folk religions have shaped the Chinese mind, Confucianism remains, by any historical measure, its chief mentor” (Novak 113). Therefore, since the two religions grew up together, there are similarities, such as their views on humans, attempting to find harmony in life and in nature, and serve as guides for their followers through self-cultivation and improvement techniques. Confucianism believes that their congregation should have human conduct over the idea of God in their lives, whereas Taoism is formed on the belief that its congregation should create a relationship with nature. This is pointed out by Smith in Experiencing the World’s Religions, “Confucius represents the classical, Lao Tzu the romantic; Confucius stresses social responsibility, Lao Tzu praises spontaneity and naturalness; Confucius focus is on the human, Lao Tzu’s on what transcends the human” (Smith 218).
There is a world traveler who speaks ten languages called Richard Lewis decided he was qualified to plot the world’s cultures on a chart.He says all cultures can be classified three types which are the Linear-actives,the Multi-actives and the Reactives.For this reason,Chinese want to know what kind of cultures are their country.In Lewis’ article he says Chinese culture is the reactives.But in fact,Chinese culture are reatives and multi-actives marge together.First of all,Chinese are a complex nationality which have 56 peoples.Secondly,Chinese are respect,listening quietly and calmly to their interlocutors and reacting carefully to the other side’s proposal.Thirdly,Chinese also do many thing at once,planning their priorities not according to a time schedule,but according to the relative thrill
Chinese music is described as a unique form of art. Even today, the Modern Chinese music has a Western Modern Music style. The music has it's own characteristics and is very much distinct.
Lao-Tze founded Taoism around 550 BC. The goal in Taoism is achieve Inner harmony, pea...