connection with nature. In the Daodejing‚ a text written by Laozi during the third or fourth century‚ the thoughts emphasised were “untutored simplicity was powerful” (Spodek 212). Because Taoism stressed and allowed an individual to follow their own Tao‚ something that the mind cannot grasp but exists‚ it was taught that this “view of simplicity diminished the need for a government” (Spodek 212). Taoists believed that in order to be in touch with our deeper self and experience the world fully we needed
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FLIPINO PERSONALITY Gordon Allport Personality is the dynamic organization within the individual of those psychophysical systems that determine his unique adjustments to his environment. The Filipino Personality Virgilio Enriquez‚ a famous Filipino psychologist‚ says that the question “Who is the Filipino?” cannot be adequately answered. A definition of the Filipino on the basis of birth‚ geographic origin or blood is inadequate from the psychological point of view. Suggest that in answering this
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Study Guide- Taoism 2. Describe the Chinese concept of the ying and yang as a unifying explanation for the universe. Yin The negative force in nature Seen as darkness‚ coolness‚ dampness Female The earth‚ moon and shadows Yang Positive force in nature Seen as lightness‚ brightness‚ warmth‚ dryness Masculine The sun Although the interpretation might be negative and positive‚ it is not how we actually depict these two aspects. They represent a balance and are interdependent (cannot exist
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1968 Hachiya‚ Kunio. Ro-So wo yomu (A Study of Lao Tzu and Zhuang Tzu). Tokyo: Kodansha‚ 1987. John Steinbeck. The Log from the “Sea of Cortez”‚ Penguin Books. 1976 -------------. East of Eden‚ NewYork: Penguin Books. 1976 Lau‚ D. C.‚ trans. Lao Tzu :Tao Te Ching‚New York: Penguin Books‚ 1963. Shimomura‚ Noboru. A Study of John Steinbeck: Mysticism in His Novel . Tokyo: The Hokuseido Press‚ 1982. Takahashi‚ Susumu. Roshi (On Lao Tzu )‚ Tokyo: Shimizu-shoin‚ 1970
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They pushed the idea of action through non-action which is detailed in Tao Te Ching‚ written by Lao Tzu. “The best man is like water. Water is good; it benefits all things and does not compete with them. It dwells in lowly places that all disdain. This is why it is so near to the Tao” (Encounters 96) This shows us that the people of ancient China not only practice a worship centered around the Tao‚ they also are encouraged to act with
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Taoism man by himself‚ although Taoism was inclined to belittle his material existence. On the whole Chinese Philosophy is outward looking if Confucianism is considered typically Chinese. 2. Although a few questions about the ultimate nature of Tao were raised‚ the inquiry was not very thorough and everything is related to Human Nature. None probed into the mind systematically or deep and what was found within mind were good feelings‚ sentiments‚ all that which contributes to a happy social life
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when things seems like they can’t get any worse‚ Grant prays‚ gets inspired and renew his entire philosophy of coaching. The movie strengthens my faith in God and at the same time it reminds me of the quotation in Filipino “nasa Diyos ang awa‚ nasa tao ang gawa.” From this movie‚ you will learn not to give up on your dreams‚ because with God nothing is impossible. II. Summary A failing high-school football coach finds that in order to succeed he must convince his team that
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Kapwa refers to community; not doing things alone. Kapwa has two categories‚ Ibang Tao (other people) and Hindi Ibang Tao (not other people). Ibang Tao ("outsider") There are five domains in this construct: Pakikitungo: civility Pakikisalamuha: act of mixing Pakikilahok: act of joining Pakikibagay: conformity Pakikisama: being united with the group. Hindi Ibang Tao ("one-of-us") There are
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ideologies on government; one could liken them to a toothpaste‚ a toothbrush‚ and mouthwash. Like the process of brushing your teeth each writer can stand alone‚ but using all three together gives a person the best results. In Lao-Tzu’s Thoughts from the Tao-te Ching‚ a person could compare him to Toothpaste. Lao-Tzu’s poetic style provides wisdom‚ however it is up to the reader to interpret the message for themselves. Much like the teachings‚ toothpaste does not do the cleaning‚ rather it is up to the
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From what I read‚ my understanding of the Tao is the sacrifice of good government and moral behavior. He believed that if you go out and start something someone would want to retaliate and get even. He thought it was best to not harm others because they will not harm either. Lao Tzu said‚ “Violence
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