Taoism Flashcards

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Tao

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is the way. Also known as our original created nature.

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What are the 4 principles of Taoism?

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  1. Oneness (no division between humanity and nature)
  2. Balance (yin and yang)
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In Taoism, what is created evil?

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Nothing is created evil, but things are out of balance because humans departed from the way.

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How is Chaos and conflicts created?

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Humanity trying to improve or change the world.

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What does Taoism encourage us to do with good and evil?

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Find the balance between them and seek harmony.

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What is Fu?

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The invariable law of nature that makes sure that everything returns to a balanced state.

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Where are we going? (Taoism)

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We are already there but we have to realize it by finding the way.

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Wu-Wei

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Non-action. The concept of understanding when to act and when not to act and understanding the appropriate response to keep within the nature of the Universe

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What does Taoism teach us?

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To go with the flow

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Yin

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It’s described as passive and female. Dark

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Yang

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Active and male. Bright.

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Ch’i

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Cosmic energy or life force which is part of every individual. Chi’s must flow through ones b ody.

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