Ancient China’s ISMs Confucianism Taoism

Reading Quiz Which of these was not an ancient Chinese dynasty you read about? Shang, Qin, Han, Li The rulers of the Zhou dynasty were given their power through the: Order of Gods, Spirit of Zhou, Mandate of Heaven, or Great Wall Spirits At the heart of the concept of family in China was the idea of: Golden Rule, Filial Piety, The Han Way The Confucian Dao, or way, was marked by these two elements: Competition and hard work, peace and prosperity, duty and humanity Confucius was known in China by the name: King Kong, Kongfuzi, Confusin’

The father of Confucianism Confucius: Was born around 551 B.C.

Confucianism In his early twenties he became a tutor Confucius was undoubtedly one of the worlds best teachers He always taught very informal, like a fellow learner with his students He never thought of himself as a sage

Confucianism With his death began his glorification His teachings have touched almost every Chinese student for the past two thousand years. Confucius believed that tradition was the key to peace, in this very unstable time. He believed that tradition would show them the way back to a happy China.

The Golden Rule:The Confucian Dao (or Way) Confucianism The Golden Rule:The Confucian Dao (or Way) Humanity “Measure the feeling of others by one’s own.”

Confucianism China placed the scholar-bureaucrat at the top of its social scale, and its soldiers at the bottom.

Confucianism Confucius believed that with out human relationships, there would be no self. There are Five Constant relationships in life: Parent and Child Husband and Wife Elder Sibling and Junior Sibling Elder Friend and Junior Friend Ruler and Subject

Confucianism People have to warrant the respect and power that comes with their positions in life. Power and respect are not a given, they must be earned. He believed that if everyone followed the five ideals, even just one person the effect would be wide spread. Through that person’s family, community, nation, and the world.

Confucianism China configured the Confucianism religion, so that it would serve everyone. If everyone works hard, then everyone prospers With each passing year people listen more and more to their elders.

A student has just found $20 in the hall. What should they do? Answer these questions from two points of view: A Buddhist following the Eightfold Path, and a follower of Confucianism… A student knows that they are failing a class. Students from each of these doctrines know they will be in trouble when their parents find out. How do they handle this situation? A student's friends smoke and are trying to get them to start. How do they handle this situation? A student has just found $20 in the hall. What should they do? A student's parents have just spent a lot of money on a new outfit. The student has been playing around and has gotten ink all over it. What should they tell their parents, or should they? A student really likes a new student in school, but all the other students are making fun of the new student's clothes. How should the first student act? A student knows that an older brother or sister is cheating on tests. How should the student act? A student sees an opportunity to take something they have really wanted, without being caught. How should that student act?

Taoism The father of Taoism Lao Tzu: Was born around 640 B.C. No one is really sure about any dates or places.

Taoism The Tao Te Ching is in effect the Taoist bible. It centers around the concept of Tao. Or the “path”

Taoism There are three meanings of “Tao” Tao- The way to ultimate reality. This Tao is way to vast for a person to comprehend or fathom. Tao- The way of the universe. The norm, the rhythm, and the driving power in all of nature. Deals more with the spiritual side then the Physical side of things.

Taoism There are three meanings of “Tao” Tao- The way of human life. It refers to the way that we mesh with the Tao of the universe.

Taoism Philosophical Taoism: Is a reflective look at life Relatively unorganized Teaches what you should understand You work on improving yourself Seeks power through knowledge

Taoism Philosophical Taoism: Wu Wei- The perfect way to live life, and reduce conflict and friction Combines supreme activity and supreme relaxation The conscious mind has to get out of the way of its own light. For one to perfect the wu wei lifestyle. A lifestyle above excess and tension. As in Buddhism

Taoism The Taoist believe in opposites, and that things in nature have a way of working themselves out. The Taoist believe that people should be spontaneous and life their lives by someone else’s thoughts. Lao Tzu connects the human to what transcends it. Unlike Confucianism Unlike Confucianism