... . This later section of the text is predominately about how a Taoist sage should rule over his people (1). One well emphasized point of the Tao Te Ching is the concept of Wu-Wei, or in English, "do nothing". The misinterpretation of this idea is what made emperors try and ban Taoism for fear that it would lead to laziness among their people ... . The correct interpretation of Wu-Wei does not encourage laziness at all it in fact, means to not do anything that you must force yourself to do. Things that come naturally usually are the best ... Taoist paradigm is one of simplicity, living for...

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... lesser value. During the Tang Dynasty, popularity of Buddhism increased even greater due to the fact that a new leader was appointed the throne. This new leader was a woman named Empress Wu Zao. She rejected Confucianism because it showed inequality towards women, and adopted Buddhism because it was not bias towards woman. Socially, she was able to get people to follow her ... monasteries lived on tax-free land and were private-banks. (Murphey, 84) Another reason for the decline was because of the brief persecutions of Buddhism led by the Taoist Emperor Wu-tsung. After these persecution...

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... not too proud to learn from people inferior to him. At age 15 he set his mind on learning. He derived his learning from the first Chou kings Wen and Wu. He claimed that he wasn't born with his knowledge, which exemplifies his pursuit of wisdom. At age 20, he became a teacher. He traveled widely, gaining disciples who are responsible for ... ...

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... to help and guide others; he never claimed Godly status. In his last years, Confucius completely devoted himself to editing the classical books of Chinese history - now known as the Wu-Ting or the Five Classics - in which he aimed to preserve the ancient knowledge he valued so dearly. After Confucius" death, Confucians were divided into at least 8 different Schools of ... ...

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... fellow of crypto-Taoism. Generally speaking, the Confucian has tended to emphasize active participation in the government, the Taoist the merit of abstaining from action-the value of inaction or "wu-wei". The former has stressed clearly defined moral or social ideals and codes of behavior. It has affirmed the value of rites and principles ("li") and, in particular, the duties ... ...

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