1. 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.

2. 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

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

4. Presentation outline
Each presenter speak for 2-3 minutes
Must speak to audience and not read of powerpoint
You are allowed index cards but cant read just from them alone.
Powerpoint can have 1-3 pictures per slide and 3-5 bullet point per slide
Use of references will boost your presentaion grade.
powerpoint to one day before you have to present
Be prepared to present even if your powerpoint does not work
me with any questions

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

6. 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

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

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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

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

12. Taoism/Daoism:Compare