Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

World Religions > Taoism > Flashcards

Taoism Flashcards

0
Q

Fundamental beliefs = P’U, the uncarved block

A

• the fundamental nature is that things in their original form contain their own power… power that is easily spoiled and lost when that form is changed

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
1
Q

Taoism originated in ancient _______. It advocates a life of natural simplicity and selflessness.

A

China

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Lao-tzu

A

Born 6th century

Wrote founding text of Taoism

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Founding text of Taoism

A

Tao-te Ching

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Tao

A

Translated as the Way. It describes both the unchanging first principle by which all things came to be

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Taoism = more aligned with the peace and quiet associated with the ____ force

A

Yin

• unlike Confucianism and its emphasis on action & aggression with the yang force

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

We-wei

A
  • means non-action
  • the preferred path of least resistance
  • doesn’t mean the absence of action, but acting without artificiality or over action
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Tao-to ching

A

2 sections

1) 1st part = concerned with the general theory of the Tao
2) 2nd part = concerned with the Te, or the power by which the universal Tao becomes particular in the world

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Chuang-tzu

A
  • Describes the mystical aspects of Taoism

* emphasis on transcendence through non-rational means

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Neo-Taoism

A

• different rationalist, aesthetic, and iconoclastic changes made to Taoism were all part of this movement

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Beginning of institutional Taoist religion

A

Identified with the founding of the Heavenly Masters sect

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Heavenly Masters sect

A

Chang Ling = founder. Claimed that Lao-tzu appeared to him in a cave and made him the Heavenly Master

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Classic of Great Peace

A
  • Taoism offers a doctrine of salvation

* the Classic of Great Peace = considered to be the most IMPORTANT test of religious Taoism after the Tao-Te Ching

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Taoist canon

A
  • Immense collection of over 1,000 volumes compiled over 15 centuries
  • discovered by hermits in caves
  • divided into 3 Caverns
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Chi-Kung

A
  • Meditation and breathing exercises

* Hope to connect their bodies with the gods

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

2 Taoist sects surviving today

A

1) Heavenly Masters sect

2) Perfect Truth sect
• allows the greatest Buddhist influence
• noted for its fasting and devoted pursuit of inner alchemy and meditation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

The country with the strongest Taoist following besides China is _______

A

Korea

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

The Sacred

A
  • Experienced through the fear or awe one feels in the presence of a spirit or god
  • the experience of the sacred that first awakens reverential awe is a prerequisite to religion
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Mana

A
  • a mysterious, invisible force that causes nature to act as it does
  • belief in mana is humankinds original impetus to adopt religion

–-> Bishop Codrington

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Paul Tillich defined religion as “that which is of ultimate concern”

A

Believed that a person’s religion was whatever was most important to them

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

The key to understanding Tillich’s theology is his “method of correlation”

A

Way of establishing a connection between Christian revelation and the issues presented by existential philosophical analysis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Systematic Theology

A

• Paul Tillich’s major 3 volume work

22
Q

Immanuel Kant

A
  • Demonstrated that one cannot gain knowledge through empirical reason (through the senses)
  • argued that religious affirmations are unprovable and that it’s the operation of the moral will — not cognitive reason — that makes people religious
23
Q

Nature-worship theory

A
  • Max Muller
  • similar to the animistic theory
  • stated that religion developed as primitive people observed the patterns of nature and tried to personalize them
24
Animism
The belief that nature is alive and filled with unseen spirits that may be worshiped or placated
25
Karl Marx
* saw the origin and development of religion as stemming from the social and economic struggle between classes * "religion is the opium of the people"
26
Sigmund Freud
* Psychoanalytic approach | * argued that religion originated as guilt that men allegedly feel in hating their fathers
27
Taoism originated in ancient _______. It advocates a life of natural simplicity and selflessness.
China
28
Fundamental beliefs = P'U, the uncarved block
• the fundamental nature is that things in their original form contain their own power... power that is easily spoiled and lost when that form is changed
29
Lao-tzu
Born 6th century | Wrote founding text of Taoism
30
Founding text of Taoism
Tao-te Ching
31
Tao
Translated as the Way. It describes both the unchanging first principle by which all things came to be
32
Taoism = more aligned with the peace and quiet associated with the ____ force
Yin • unlike Confucianism and its emphasis on action & aggression with the yang force
33
We-wei
* means non-action * the preferred path of least resistance * doesn't mean the absence of action, but acting without artificiality or over action
34
Tao-to ching
2 sections 1) 1st part = concerned with the general theory of the Tao 2) 2nd part = concerned with the Te, or the power by which the universal Tao becomes particular in the world
35
Chuang-tzu
* Describes the mystical aspects of Taoism | * emphasis on transcendence through non-rational means
36
Neo-Taoism
• different rationalist, aesthetic, and iconoclastic changes made to Taoism were all part of this movement
37
Beginning of institutional Taoist religion
Identified with the founding of the Heavenly Masters sect
38
Heavenly Masters sect
Chang Ling = founder. Claimed that Lao-tzu appeared to him in a cave and made him the Heavenly Master
39
Classic of Great Peace
* Taoism offers a doctrine of salvation | * the Classic of Great Peace = considered to be the most IMPORTANT test of religious Taoism after the Tao-Te Ching
40
Taoist canon
* Immense collection of over 1,000 volumes compiled over 15 centuries * discovered by hermits in caves * divided into 3 Caverns
41
Chi-Kung
* Meditation and breathing exercises | * Hope to connect their bodies with the gods
42
2 Taoist sects surviving today
1) Heavenly Masters sect 2) Perfect Truth sect • allows the greatest Buddhist influence • noted for its fasting and devoted pursuit of inner alchemy and meditation
43
The country with the strongest Taoist following besides China is _______
Korea
44
The Sacred
* Experienced through the fear or awe one feels in the presence of a spirit or god * the experience of the sacred that first awakens reverential awe is a prerequisite to religion
45
Mana
* a mysterious, invisible force that causes nature to act as it does * belief in mana is humankinds original impetus to adopt religion –-> Bishop Codrington
46
Paul Tillich defined religion as "that which is of ultimate concern"
Believed that a person's religion was whatever was most important to them
47
The key to understanding Tillich's theology is his "method of correlation"
Way of establishing a connection between Christian revelation and the issues presented by existential philosophical analysis
48
Systematic Theology
• Paul Tillich's major 3 volume work
49
Immanuel Kant
* Demonstrated that one cannot gain knowledge through empirical reason (through the senses) * argued that religious affirmations are unprovable and that it's the operation of the moral will — not cognitive reason — that makes people religious
50
Nature-worship theory
* Max Muller * similar to the animistic theory * stated that religion developed as primitive people observed the patterns of nature and tried to personalize them
51
Animism
The belief that nature is alive and filled with unseen spirits that may be worshiped or placated
52
Karl Marx
* saw the origin and development of religion as stemming from the social and economic struggle between classes * "religion is the opium of the people"
53
Sigmund Freud
* Psychoanalytic approach | * argued that religion originated as guilt that men allegedly feel in hating their fathers

World Religions (10 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions