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Mid-term
Major World Religions Mid-Term
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Religious Studies
Undergraduate 1
02/27/2010

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5 Great Relationships

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Confucianism

Definition

1)Ruler-Subject

2)Father-Son

3)Husband-Wife

4)Elder brother-Younger Brother

5)Friend-Friend

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What is Confucianism named after?
Definition
The philosopher confucius!
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What is a Junzi in confucianism?
Definition
In confucianism a Junzi is a Superior Man!
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What is a Xiaren in Confucianism?
Definition
Opposite of a Junzi:Petty in mind and heart, narrowly Self-interested!
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What is the Text of Taoism?
Definition
It is the Dao de jing (tao te ching)
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What is the Text of Taoism?
Definition
It is the Dao de jing (tao te ching)
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Who is the supposed founder of Taoism?
Definition
It is the Sage Laozi (Lao-tzu)
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How is Taoism experienced?
Definition
It is experienced in terms of Yin/Yang.
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What is Yin?
Definition
Earth, Dark, moist, soft, passive, absorbing. Also Even numbers!
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What is Yang?
Definition
Heaven, light, Dry, Hard, Active, Advancing. Also ODD Numbers!
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What do we believe in, in Taoism?
Definition
We believe in a thing called a Dao:The one reality which we experience as yin and yang!
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What is the goal in Taoism?
Definition
In Taoism the goal is 'DE':'Virtue'/'power'/'Potency'/ The Ability to influence what is going on!
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In Taoism, what is WuWei?
Definition
In Taoism WuWei is Active Non-Doing. Being aware and waiting for the right moment!
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Where does Buddhism emerge from?
Definition
It emerges from Hinduism
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