Daoism is the Pinyin transliteration Taoism was the earlier Wade-Giles transcription of the same word. The sacred rituals are called li. They are essential because the ancestors will help their descendents‚ if treated with proper respect‚ or cause trouble if ignored. They beleive in nature spirits such as plants‚ animals‚ rivers‚ stones‚ mountains‚ stars‚ all parts of the natural world are vitalized by cosmic energy personified and honored as deities. Shangdi (Shang Ti) is the Lord-on-High
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The core of Confucianism: 仁(ren)、义(yi)、礼(li)、智(zhi)、信(xin)、恕(shu)、忠(zhong)、孝(xiao)、悌(ti) Ren Ren: Love people. Confucius ideological system theory core. It is Confucian social politics‚ ethics of the highest ideal and standards Also reflects his philosophical views are also quite far-reaching impact on future generations. Spring and autumn period to learn in the government‚ Confucius first open private school Disciples regardless of noble birth or poverty‚ are subject to the same education
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Amalgamation of Shinto and Buddhism Japan‚ just east of Korea and China‚ is an island rich in religion and culture. During ancient Japan‚ the indigenous people of Japan believed in the Shinto religion‚ and worshipped kami‚ or spirits that inhabited many parts of nature. However‚ in the mid-sixth century‚ Buddhism started to appear in Japan. As Buddhism started to become more popular in Japan‚ it started to intermingle with Shinto and created a relationship between the two religions. I believe
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11/03/2013 Hinduism and Shinto are two similar religions that relate each other in so many ways. Hiduism is practiced in India‚ Shinto is from Japan and they both have different ways of presenting the religion. In India it is spiritual where in Japan is a way of life and the imperial family is considered sacred or direct descendents of goddess. First let’s talk about Hinduism and its fundamentals. In the Indian subcontinent there has developed a complex variety of religious paths. Some of these
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few other major countries. Japan is a country known for sushi‚ anime‚ and bustling cities like Tokyo. Japan’s major religion is Shinto/Buddhist‚ with over 84 percent of the populus practicing it. Shinto focuses on creating a connection between present day Japan and its ancient past. This is done through rituals‚ that are expected to be carried out diligently. Today‚ Shinto has shrines in public places to worship a multitude of different gods.The people of Japan are a more indirect people‚
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The Shinto religion is a tradition that has close ties to nature and the upkeep of nature’s beauty (Fisher‚ 2014‚ p. 222). Shinto traditions believe in giving honor to the spirits of nature‚ and partaking in traditional cultural festivals (Fisher‚ 2014‚ p. 222). The Shinto that lives close to nature has structured their lives to accommodate the turn of the seasons. Shinto’s respect the roles of the sun‚ the position of the lightning in their rice farms‚ likewise the moon (Fisher‚ 2014‚ p.223). The
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the stonecutter’s evolution. Finally‚ he realizes that his original function in life really is important. The stonecutter’s story shows that in Daoism there is always a tipping point‚ yin and yang. There is balance in the world and when it seems like one side is heavy handed‚ the universe tips the scales and evens itself out. Nature rules in Daoism and nothing is forced as demonstrated in wu wei -- "actionless action‚" or taking no intentional or invasive action contrary to the natural flow of
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What he can control‚ however‚ is the way he chooses to treat himself and that is what makes him into a Gentleman. Confucius focused on the social relationship between men which leads the student to turn inward to examine themselves. The root of Confucianism‚ social harmony‚ begins with one person and their
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focus on looking within and refining the natural and tangible energies of the body. The ultimate goal of this practice is to discover the inner source or essence‚ also known as jing‚ which means “unattached structive energy.” An important part of Daoism is realizing that all one needs to align with Dao‚ or The Way (of nature) is already contained within. With proper cultivation‚ a studious “adept” may be able to access these primordial essences and possibly achieve immortality. There is a distinction
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There was a huge revival of Confucianism in the Song dynasty. Confucian teachings were central to the public service examination system‚ the identity of the scholars‚ the family system‚ and political discourse. Confucianism had changed over the centuries since the death of Confucius in 479 B.C. Confucius’s teachings that were recorded by his followers in the Analects‚ were still a big guide‚ as were the texts that came to be called the Confucian classics‚ which had poetry‚ historical records‚ moral
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