He is a very caring natured friend. Do anything for you. I am not familiar with tao/zen type things. I would really love to be enlightened so I don't look like an idiot not knowing anything about what he believes in.....Any input would be great!!! THANKSSSSS
2006-07-21 06:43:32 · 11 answers · asked by Golden Hair 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Taoism began as a philosophy more than a religion.
It would make sense that he is caring. Development of virtue is one's chief task. The Three Jewels to be sought are compassion, moderation and humility.
Let nature take its course; Tao is a life-force and the goal is to harmonize with it.
2006-07-21 06:47:39 · answer #1 · answered by treehse65 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taoism is a philosophy/religion based on the texts the Tao Te Ching.
The basic Taloist beliefs:
The Tao caused the creation of the universe.
The Tao is the energy that flows through all life.
The Tao surrounds everyone in the form of nature.
Everyone must observe and reflect on nature to find enlightenment.
An adherent’s goal is to become one with the Tao.
Everything in the universe is the Tao.
The many gods are manifestations of the one Tao.
Everything is cyclical.
Each person must nurture the Tao or 3 bodily energies (Jing, Ch’i, Shen) through activities such as exercise and meditation.
One should be prudent and think before acting.
People are inherently good.
Follow the art of wu wei: let nature take its course.
Practice detachment.
A pretty darned good philosophy if you ask me...
Here are a couple of links to some additional information.
2006-07-21 06:52:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Taoist philosopher, I would say look into the Tao te Ching. Is he a religious Taoist(there are two different schools of those) or a Taoist philosopher? As a Taoist philosopher you believe in balance in all things in the universe. In scientific terms, for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Good can not exist without evil, Light can not exist without Darkness...etc. I hope that helps.
2006-07-21 06:47:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitions of Taoism on the Web:
* Chinese religion over 4000 years old. There is no personal god, the closest thing being the Tao, which is a supreme force which underlies change through the passage of time. One is to become free of personal desires, and become attuned to the flow of change. The principle of innaction has great importance, because attempting to right injustices does not agree with the ideal that good and evil are complementary forces, which are part of the flow of change. ...
www.reasoned.org/glossary.htm
* or Daoism. Chinese religious tradition, pointing to or revealing the "way" (Tao) that is the reality underlying physical and biological creation. See: [2: Taoism in P&C ] [3: Su Tzu Chinese Philosophy Pages ] . [2: home] [3: Tao The King ]; [ Lao Tzu's "Tao Te Ching" ].
www.ecotao.com/holism/glosoz.htm
* A Chinese religion and philosophy that sees the universe as engaged in ceaseless motion and activity. All is considered to be in continual flux. The universe is intrinsically dynamic. The process is described in terms of Yin and Yang that should be balanced or harmonized through yoga, meditation, etc., to promote spiritual wholeness. According to legend, Taoism founder Lao-tzu wrote Tao Te Ching ("The Way and Its Power") about 550 BC. ...
www.reiki.nu/treatment/healing/dictionary5/dictionary5.html
* In addition to similarities to Shintoism, Taoism is a Han/Choson version of the relatively similar beliefs of the Shinto culture, however Taoism evolved before Shintoism became mainstream.
ns.goobergunch.net/wiki/index.php/Xheng_Dynasty
* The most ancient system of knowledge recorded on earth--preceding even the traditions of Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, India, Greece, and so forth. The Ancient Taoists developed a complete, detailed, and scientific system of knowledge which comprises many principles of food preparation, exercise, healing, sexology, etc.
777.health-shopper.net/definitions.html
* a Chinese sect claiming to follow the teaching of Lao-tzu but incorporating pantheism and sorcery in addition to Taoism
* religion adhering to the teaching of Lao-tzu
* popular Chinese philosophical system based in teachings of Lao-tzu but characterized by a pantheism of many gods and the practices of alchemy and divination and magic
* philosophical system developed by of Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
* Taoism or the School of Tao refers to a set of philosophical teachings and religious practices that are rooted in a specific and metaphysical understanding of the Chinese character Tao, here encompassing the whole processes of the Universe, considered as to be constantly changing and stemming from the diversification of a unique principle of energy, or emptiness.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taoism
2006-07-21 06:47:51 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read about the I Ching (pronounced "ee ching").
It's a very interesting read. Taoists are generally a very nice group of people.
2006-07-21 06:46:34 · answer #5 · answered by Brian G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thanking you for a contented holi from you and also you arte the first. Hugs and kisses to all my acquaintances...Play with colorations.. no playing ... lol wishing you satisfied holi once better!
2016-12-02 01:33:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow this link: http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/entry/Taoism
2006-07-21 06:56:11 · answer #7 · answered by Kevin W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask him. He will be happy to know you are interested in what he's into.
2006-07-21 06:45:23 · answer #8 · answered by bloody_gothbob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
google would be a quicker source, and probably more acurate as well.
2006-07-21 06:46:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go here: http://www.religioustolerance.org/taoism.htm
2006-07-21 06:46:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋