Reference no: EM133416929
Questions:
1. What is the PROBLEM, SOLUTION, TECHNIQUES, and EXEMPLAR in Daoism.
Problem:
Solution:
Techniques:
Exemplar:
2. Beliefs and Gods: Many people think religion is all about beliefs. Or Gods. And while Daoism does have divine beings (gods), there is no God in the way that the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) conceive of God. There is no omnipotent being beyond the cosmos, who created and controls the universe. In Daoism the universe springs from the Tao, and the Dao impersonally guides things on their way. But the Dao itself is not God, nor is it a god, nor is it worshipped by Daoists.
What is worshipped by Daoists? Identify one or two "Deities" (pronounced DEE-it-tees) in Daoism, and their particular characteristics:
3. In practice, Daoism emphasizes things that many might not immediately associate with religion, such as the environment and your health. Take a look at each in turn.
The Environment: What is the Qinling Network? What about Daoism makes emphasizing environmental health consistent -- what key concepts in Daoism, in other words, are sort of innately "environmental"? Be concrete.
Health: Remember, health and long life are really important in Daoism. What key Daoist concepts are involved in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)?
What modern form of exercise has roots in Daoism? What are the key concepts of Daoism that you can find in this exercise?