Other Hinduism Daoism/China Judaism .2% .2% Islam Buddhism Christianity List 6 categories in which an anthropologist would study these religions? 1st is central figure or founder.

Belief Systems Group Project: 6 in a group Origin Founder/focus person How it began 3.where, 4.number of members Sacred book Name, 3. language writers, chapters, importance Core beliefs Doctrines, 2 creation, 3. after death, 4. how to live Practices Holy days, 2. sacraments (practices), 3. symbols Place of worship Name, 2. what, 3. where, 4. layout Compare to another religion 2 Similarities And 2 Differences Or Vin Diagram

Belief Systems Group Project: 6 in a group Confucianism Group 4

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Taoism: Origin Also called Daoism Means the "way" or "principles" 20 Million Founder: Loa Tsu Circa 551-479 Loa Tsu is a title of respect: Old Man Philosopher and poet Loa Tsu Confucius

History unclear Unhappy with moral decline of country Left society to live as a hermit Recognized by a guard Guard asked him to write down his wisdom Writing: Dao De Jing

Taoism/Daoism: Book 81 Chapters Written originally on bamboo strips, silk, early paper

Taoism/Daoism: Book The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present. Watch your thoughts they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits, they become character. Watch your character, they become your destiny.

Taoism/Daoism: Beliefs Chi: force that animates the universe Strive to be one with Dao. Dao is not a being, but a concept that is neither good nor evil. It creates the universe but does not try to interfere nor control it. Live a simple life in harmony with nature Soul lives on after death Freeing oneself from desires help you live peaceful life.

Taoism/Daoism: Practices Symbol: Ying and Yang (balance) Practices: Purification & Fasting Festival for the dead, Ancestor day Offering to Gods Chiao: restore balance to universe

Taoism/Daoism:Temple Guan: Place Priest performs rituals Rituals can be for hours or days People come to pray

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