Daoism

Question 1

Dao

Answer 1

The way
source of all creation, beyond words
only experienced in silence
Yin-yang 陰陽 forces emerge from the Dao

determines all things & flows as the (de) of the universe
Dao is not a creator god—has no will
to experience do nothing

Question 2

Daodejing

Answer 2

main daoist text
attributed to Laozi 6th cent BCE
Explains nature of Dao

Question 3

Laozi

Answer 3

many anonymous masters

Question 4

wuwei

Answer 4

To experience the Dao one must let go and “do nothing”
actionless action
avoiding unnecasary action
effortlessness

Question 5

de

Answer 5

“energy” of the universe that flows through the dao
“Power” of Dao percieved through yingyang

refers to ‘excellence,’ ‘virtue,’ ‘power,’ ‘energy,’ or ‘charismatic force.’
move in harmony with the dao will achieve these qualities

Question 6

Zhuangzi

Answer 6

2nd great Daoist text 4th century BCE
named after a sage
Lively parables & paradoxes
Explores mysterious Dao in everyday human life

Question 7

Religious Daoism

Answer 7

daojiao
Same origins as Confucianism
Respects the state & Confucius
Based on filial piety (xiao)
seek immortality

Question 8

qi

Answer 8

life force increased by meditation