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Dao De Jing Directions: Read the excerpts from the Dao De Jing. With a partner(s) analyze the excerpts and create a list of Daoist beliefs.

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Lao Tze Lao Tze (Lao Zi, Lao Tzu) Traditionally considered the founder of Daoism His actual existence is questionable (6th century BCE) Traditionally credited as the author of the Dao De Jing His philosophy is a rejection of Confucianism

Daoist Beliefs One must follow the “way” or Dao Live a simple life; become one with nature Government and law are oppressive; they limit our freedom and responses We are confined by authority Natural order is more important than social order One must be able to adapt to any circumstance

Yin and Yang Yin Yang  two opposite/polar forces that interact to bring balance to the natural world The forces are opposite and equal Example: Men and Women. They are opposite, but need the other to reproduce, which brings balance to the universe

Yin &Yang Yin Yang Dark Female Mysterious Cold Soft Earth Light Male Clear Warm Hard Heaven

Wu Wei Often the Wu Wei is seen as laziness, but it is actually the most efficient action possible. Wu Wei non-action; do not interfere with the natural path of things “Action without action” “Effortless doing” It’s like an athlete who is in the zone. They are locked into their task without thinking about it.

The Dao of Star Wars DAOISM The Dao or “the way” Yin Yang The Force Sith & Darth Vader Jedi & Luke Skywalker

The Dao of Star Wars DAOISM Wu Wei Yoda Lao Tze Moving objects without effort Yoda

Homework Create your own yin yang. Depict the characteristics that are yin and those that are yang. Use your notes to find the correct attributes. Look at the example below: