1. Global History: Spiconardi
Daoism: The Way
Global History: Spiconardi

2. 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.

3. Dao De Jing
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4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

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

8. 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.

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

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

11. 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: