Taoism Essays

The social rank of women in medieval Chinese history is generally seen through common glass throughout today’s uninformed students. But there is a stark contrast in this social position between Fu Hao and the ideal women described by Ban Zhao. The imperial historian Ban Zhao has constructed or at least compiled a set of rules, […]

The Tao of Pooh we are introduced to “Ibis Backbones” who represents the most misguided of Western Society, as well, we are shown that Western societal thinkers/philosophers/writers represent, In their own way, the Tao. “Ibis Backbones” confuses exercise with work and activity with creativity. “The Ibis Backbones Is almost desperately active,” (p. 93) says Benjamin […]

In The Tao of Pooh, Benjamin Hoff uses the characters from Winnie the Pooh to explain the fundamentals of Taoism. By observing the actions of Eeyore, Piglet, Rabbit, Owl, Tigger, and Pooh, he decides that the action of the character Pooh best describes Taoism. The most important principle of Taoism is the Uncarved Block. Hoff […]

Throughout history, Taoism has been one of the most influential religions of Eastern culture. This is certainly one of the most unique of all religions. Many Taoists, in fact, do not even consider it a religion; and in many ways it is not. Taoists make no claim that the Tao exists. That is what essentially […]

Introduction (I.) Taoism, a Chinese philosophy and religion that emerged from it, is considered one of China’s major systems of ethical and religious thought alongside Buddhism and Confucianism. The philosophy’s emphasis on the harmony between humans and nature has significantly influenced Chinese art and the evolution of Zen Buddhism.[1] The purpose of this study is […]

India and China, despite the painful memories of the War of 1962, remain mysterious countries for many in India. We recognize that India used to have cultural and philosophical connections with China. However, at present, we are flooded with affordable yet high-quality Chinese products. The book “Comparative Philosophy” written by Prof P.T. Raju delves into […]

Confucian and Daoist views were important for the shaping and development of mankind in the past. They were views that existed among the eastern Asian countries. They had both similarities and differences in the way they shaped out self-knowledge and self-cultivation. Also there was other outside forces that played a major role in their theories. […]

Part I This passage is the first chapter of the first book of the Tao-te Ching of Lao Tse (604 – 531 BCE). The word Lao means “teacher” and Tse means “old man.” Some say that Lao Tse was a man named Li Erh, born in the state of Ch’u, employed as a curator in […]

Throughout its history, China has been distinguished by a blend of religious beliefs. Often emphasizing familial values, Chinese religions frequently allow for the simultaneous adherence to multiple belief systems. In the context of Buddhism and Taoism, some scholars recommend using terms such as “philosophical doctrines,” “cultural customs,” or “systems of thought” instead of “religion”. The […]

Amy Tan’s The Joy Luck Club delves into the idea of heart fasting, in connection with matrilineal customs and sanctified frameworks. A Chuangtze citation underlines the importance of focusing one’s resolve and being open to outside influences for Tao to remain. This kind of openness is known as heart fasting. It also brings up an […]

When we started this class, we started learning the history of psychology, its theories, and its development. I couldn’t help but notice that the course curriculum is focused on European and American psychologists and their theories, which gives us a very westernized view of psychology and the nature of humans and their humanity. Studying psychology […]

In Taoism, there are two contradicting variables that appear to make sense upon examination: when something is considered beautiful by people, everything else is perceived as ugly. Indeed, the statement is true as one attribute cancels out the other, and one must let go of one while maintaining the other. Building ideas based on the […]