Taoism Flashcards
(17 cards)
Doga 도가
Chinese philosophy including Laozi and Zhuangzi
Dogyo 도교
Religion that pursues immortality and central youth
Daoist/ daoishi
Followers of daoism
Dao de Jing
Book composed by 5000 characters: 37 chapters of canon on Dao (way)/ 44 chapters on De (virtue)
Wu wei 무위
Non-action philosophy according to the course of nature. Principal theory: effortless actions.
Sage
Who is enlightened in Dao and naturally behaves accordingly.
장자 zhuangzi
Book that consists in 33 chapters: Inner chapters, outer chapters, mixed chapters.
옥황 산제
Jade emperor
도사 Dosa
Taoist experts
신선 (xian) immortals
Eight immortals represent various aspects of human life.
필괘 Eight hexagrams
Came from ancient Chinese philosophy, specifically the I Ching
괘
Each trigram is made up of three line: solid= yang and broken =yin
소격서
Central government office established in 15th century of King Taejo’s reign. 소격서 for the purpose of performing Daoist rituals. Abolished after Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592.
Guan Yu 관유
Chinese military general who secretly helped Joseon during the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592.
동묘 Dongmyo
Dongmyo shrine is dedicated to Guan Yu who became a deity of loyalty
북두칠성
Big Dipper: constellation overseeing health and longevity, personal wishes, peace and safety, longevity of children.
어부사시사
Song that in classical poetry symbolised a wise man who lives simply and naturally.
