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Daoism (also called Taoism)

Daoism is the belief of allowing everything to happen naturally.
  • Dao is the forces that allows everything to happen naturally
  • One must harmonize with the Dao
  • Dao is divided into two parts the Ying /Yang(energy or vibe)

  1. Ethics is natural, but civilization corrupts ethics
    • one must isolate themselves from society- Monks and Nuns
  2. Daoists believe in many Gods
    • Yet they do not pray to their gods for guidance…
      • They seek answers to life problems through inner meditation and observation
  3. If one purifies himself/herself, he/she can become immortal and become a god

Guidance:
Daoist uses The Three Jewels as a practice of mental reflection

  1. Buddha, the teacher
  2. Dharma, the teachings or laws
  3. Sangha, the community of believers.
Physical Fitness:
Tai Chi

  • Stimulates the central nervous system, lower blood pressure, relieves stress, tones muscles without strain, eliminates waste, increases blood circulation, and helps digestion
  • Chinese doctors believe illness is cause by imbalance of yin and yang(or chi)

Sorce:http://asia.msu.edu/eastasia/China/religion.html


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