The Role Of Taoism In 'How Of Pooh?'

In the beginning of the “How of pooh?” taoism is being explained to pooh. We are introduced to three representations of China through the vinegar tasters in a picture. These tasters represented the teachings of K’ung Fu-tse (Confucius), the Buddha, and Lao-tse. The narrator provided a more in depth understanding of each philosopher. K’ung Fu-tse (Confucianism) emphasized reverence for Ancestors, as well as having ancient rituals and ceremonies with the emperor. Confucianism contained the use of precisely measured elements and phrases that were used for a particular purpose at particular times. The world is considered bitter and desirous which caused Nirvana to be a necessary part in the Buddhist perspective. Finally there is the Lao-tse a