Essays Tagged: "Tao Te Ching"

Taoism

Taoism: Action Versus InactionThe Star Trek The Next Generation episode: 'Booby Trap' shows a perfec ... n Versus InactionThe Star Trek The Next Generation episode: 'Booby Trap' shows a perfect example of Taoist thought. The crew of the Enterprise is always taking some action in order to achieve a specif ... s. The answer to the trap is to shut down the engines; by generating no power the trap is overcome. Taoism is a philosophy based on inaction: 'Therefore the Master acts without doing anything and teac ...

(2 pages) 72 0 4.0 Apr/1996

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

The Footbag

c can, indeed, lead to a more healthy, peaceful, and prosperous life. Sothere's no need to read the Tao Te Ching cover to cover to find peace, run the New YorkMarathon to stay fit, or sit upon a tiben ...

(4 pages) 36 0 4.3 Oct/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy

A Philosophy for all- an analysis of the Tao

There is no single definition of Taoism in the Tao de Ching. The reader realizes that she will not find one in the text after seeing ... nd one in the text after seeing the first sentence. By saying that whatever can be described of the Tao is not the true Tao, its author, Lao-tzu, establishes his first premise: the Tao is a force beyo ... Using the literary tools of contradiction, parallel structure, and metaphor, Lao-tzu discusses the Tao in language regular people can understand.ContradictionIn the beginning the Tao gave birth to bo ...

(5 pages) 156 1 4.5 Nov/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy

Comparing Taoism, Hinduism, and Shinto religions.

Taoism, Hinduism, and Shinto ReligionsTaoism began about 11 th century BCE in China. Lao Tzu which m ... in China. Lao Tzu which means the Old Boy, the Old Fellow, or the Grand Old Master, originated the Taoism religion. The Tao sacred book is called Tao Te Ching. The place to want to be in the future i ... uld not be beared by the vision- no words can describe it, and it exceeds thoughts and imagination. Tao Te Ching means path or way. Tao Te Ching is the way of ultimate reality, it is the way of the un ...

(3 pages) 130 0 3.7 Nov/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith > Hinduism

Discusses these principles of natural order as first established in ancient Chinese philosophy, and how the style of poetry conforms to the basic ideals of the Daoists.

an first approach this by looking at the meaning of the word "Dao". "Dao" is an easy word to translate from Chinese, but very complex to define. The English word most closely translated from the Chine ... The English word most closely translated from the Chinese word "Dao" is "The Way". When we use the term "The Way" it means a path from one point to another, a road or pathway to an outcome. This give ...

(5 pages) 95 0 4.4 Feb/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith > Christianity

Comparison of Lao Tzu and Machiavelli

he plains lie, and understand the nature of rivers and swamps..." (38).Lao Tzu's "Thoughts from the Tao-Te-Ching" took a more pacifistic approach. He believes that no man had the right to defeat enemi ... y, it will eventually rebound and come back upon the person who inflicted it."Whoever relies on the Tao in governing mendoesn't try to force issuesor defeat enemies by force of arms.For every force th ...

(3 pages) 98 0 0.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy

Lao Tze VS Plato

s is evident in the writings and teachings of Socrates and Plato. There are many affinities between Taoist and Platonic philosophies, such as the preferred method of selecting leaders, the desire to s ... only the greatest minds are allowed to be come leaders. This sentiment is paralleled in Lao Tze's "Tao Te Ching." Both writings believe leaders should be enlightened philosophically. Plato states, "W ...

(5 pages) 43 0 3.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Comparative Philosophy & Ethics

The Tao Te Ching

Lao-tzu cultivated Tao and its virtue. He taught that one should efface oneself and be without fame in the world. He li ... e write down your thoughts for me." Thereupon Lao-tzu wrote a book in two sections dealing with the Tao and its virtue [the Tao-te-ching]. It had more than five thousand words. Then he left, and nobod ... onfucian aims at establishing his fame and thereby his immortality in the memory of the living, the Taoist goal is to retreat to the source, to lose his identity until he becomes one with the creative ...

(5 pages) 131 2 4.1 Jun/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy

Taoism Vs Confucianism.

The "Tao Te Ching" and "The Analects" are collections of philosophical aphorisms that express universal t ... into chronic prosperity while existing in the harsh calamities that the real world provides. Early Taoists and Confucianists both believed that Tao was the force that controlled the universe. However ... ever, Taoists differed from Confucianists in that they did not ascribe human moral qualities to the Tao. This is just one of the many conflictions that exist between the two. As each author voices the ...

(2 pages) 72 0 3.0 Nov/2005

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith

Tao Te Ching.

The Tao Te Ching compiledSome important parts needed to learn.Chapter 1 -What is the Tao?The "Tao" is to ... arts needed to learn.Chapter 1 -What is the Tao?The "Tao" is too great to be described by the name "Tao".If it could be named so simply, it would not be the eternal Tao.Heaven and Earth began from the ... act without action" principle,everything just falls into place.Chapter 4 - Blunt the sharp edgesThe Tao is so empty,So hollow.Yet somehow its usefulness is inexhaustibleIt is so very deepSo very profo ...

(3 pages) 40 0 2.0 Dec/2005

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy

Perceptions of God in Taoism and Hinduism

China and India, are panentheistic in their view of God - that He/Her/It is manifest in all things. Taoism and Hinduism, while apparently worlds apart from Western traditions, are in fact much more si ... hat God does in Western beliefs, namely the concept of Brahman and the Karma system of Hinduism and Taoism's idea of the Tao. The underlying difference being that this central God/figure/force serves ...

(10 pages) 72 0 0.0 Apr/2006

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith > Hinduism

Acceptance Through Patience: Tao Te Ching by Lao-Tzu - Reflection on governmental philosophy

The Tao-te Ching is the second most translated literary work, just behind the Bible. Although it was wri ... is still applicable today. When properly planned and thought out a modern American could live in a Taoist way if they were committed to do so, and many could greatly benefit from the influence of Lau ... o, and many could greatly benefit from the influence of Lau-tzu's principles in their lives. In the Tao-te Ching, Lao-tzu emphasizes that good leadership involves having enough patience to wait for na ...

(5 pages) 32 0 0.0 Oct/2006

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy

Taoism research and reflection...

If you were to translate the word Tao into English it would be defined as path, or the way. However it is basically indefinable. It is ... ath, or the way. However it is basically indefinable. It is not tangible it, has to be experienced. Taoism refers to a power which envelops, surrounds, and flows through all things, living and non-liv ... ; there would be no love without hate, no light without dark, no male without female.The founder of Taoism is said by many to be Lao-Tse, an ex-follower of Confucius. He was searching for a way that w ...

(6 pages) 54 0 3.0 Nov/2006

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith

Do The Ends Justify The Means? A Comparison Of The Writings Of Niccolo Machiavelli And Lao Tzu

that Lao-Tzu lived in China at approximately the sixth century BC. His most well known work is the Tao-te Ching, a philosophical document designed to serve as a handbook for politicians. "Tao"� ... ; It was created to educate leaders on a way of thinking about the world and their place in it. The Tao-te Ching gives strong and moral advice to leaders about their place in the world and how to rela ...

(5 pages) 35 0 0.0 Oct/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Confucianism and Taoism in Joy

Confucianism and Taoism The constant struggle between women and the Confucian system and the use of Taoism to ... a rigid set of social guidelines and rituals based on one's place in a mainly patriarchal society. Taoism is based on the harmony of the universe and the union of polar opposites-Yin and Yang; a phil ... d Yang; a philosophy that one lives their life by. In times of war, Confucianism is prevalent while Taoism is usually practiced during peace. The Joy Luck Club, the game the book is named after and ce ...

(15 pages) 40 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy

Comparing Taoism And Islam

Taoism is a far eastern religion that teaches living in harmony with the way of nature. Tao literall ... igion that teaches living in harmony with the way of nature. Tao literally translates to "The Way." Taoism complements Confucianism, Buddhism, and Shinto religions. In contrast, Islam is a middle east ... Christ's role to Christianity. The two religions concept on God differs greatly. Those who practice Taoism do not believe in God at all. Taoism believes in two great masters: Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu. L ...

(2 pages) 31 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith

Thoughts From The Tao Te Ching

Critical Analysis of The Thoughts from the Tao Te Ching " The Thoughts from the Tao Te Ching," by Lao Tzu addresses the early beginning of the ... rs to follow both mentally and physically. The main focus of the chapter is to be "at one" with the Tao, and to follow the three main teachings, simplicity, patience and compassion (Lao Tzu). Througho ... verse that represents this well is, "If you want to be a great leader, you must learn to follow the Tao.Stop trying to control.Let go of fixed plans and concepts, and the world will govern itself ( 27 ...

(5 pages) 50 0 3.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Taoism

Taoism has been thought by western culture to be just another complex eastern religion, but in fact ... mplex eastern religion, but in fact Taoism can be easily understood with an open mind and interest. Taoism has a history rooted in China and Lao Tzu, beliefs that are based on the writings of Lao Tzu ... based on the writings of Lao Tzu as well as other authors, and simple practices based around nature.Taoism has a history rooted in China where it began by Lao Tzu and fell, but Tao still has a major r ...

(9 pages) 80 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith

Two Dimension Parellels Between Kafka' and Lao-Tzu's way of imparting a new sort of understanding in the reader, of "telling the story."

e reader to think very deeply about the meaning as does Lao Tzu. Neither writer forces anything.The Tao Te Ching, by Lao Tzu is said to contain hidden meanings for the way one should lead his life. Ka ... escribed using the same description: a set of hidden meanings for the way life should be lead. The "Tao" can be directly translated to mean "natural law" and the "Te" can be translated directly to mea ...

(4 pages) 15 0 1.0 Oct/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Comparative Essays

Tao Te Ching

The Tao Te Ching is the main source of Taoist wisdom available to the Westerner. In my mind it is the fi ... urce of Taoist wisdom available to the Westerner. In my mind it is the first place a student of the Tao should begin. Unlike many other Taoist books it is lacking in humour or stories, and is often se ... rds West. It consists of 81 short chapters among which 37 form the first part, the Book of the Way (Tao), and the next 44 form the Book of Te. Its division in chapters is considered to be the result o ...

(5 pages) 18 0 0.0 Feb/2010

Subjects: History Term Papers > Asian History