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Tao Te Ching, Buddhism, and Hinduism, 2004.
Comparison and contrast of the religions and philosophies of Tao Te Ching, Buddhism, and Hinduism.
889 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper gives a brief history and explanation of three Eastern religions known as Tao Te Ching, Buddhism, and Hinduism. In addition, the paper points out the many similarities between the three philosophies, as well as their differences.
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"The Tao Te Ching shares a great number of similarities with Buddhist and Hindu beliefs, although there are some important differences between the three religions. The Tao Te Ching and Buddhism share similar ideas of harmony with the environment, nirvana, and even reincarnation. Similarly, Hinduism and the Tao Te Ching share a common understanding of human suffering, the relief from suffering, and the nature of the divine. Nonetheless, the differences between the Tao Te Ching and Hinduism are important. Ultimately, the Tao Te Ching, Hinduism, and Buddhism provide an interesting and welcome contrast to Western philosophy and thought."
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Tao Te Ching, 2005.
An analysis of Tao Te Ching, it's teachings and philosophies, and how we can relate it to life today.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper takes a look at the ideas and philosophies of Tao Te Ching, and how these ideas and philosophies can be applied in everyday modern life. According to this paper, the concept of Tao has trickled into western ideas, such as the expression of 'going with the flow'.
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"The Tao Te Ching is a mystical treatise of philosophy and individual spirituality. The central concept is the Tao, meaning the Way, followed by Wei-wu-wei which refers to action through inaction. Actions that are in harmony with Tao (Nature) are more productive than those which oppose the Tao. Our common expression today of 'going with the flow' is the essence of Chapter 64. This idea along with other concepts can be applied to current daily situations since Lao Tze is pertinent for the modern era just as the Tao Te Ching has had an influence on Chinese thought through the ages" (Lau ix).
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"The Tao Te Ching", 2006.
An analysis of the classic Chinese text, "The Tao Te Ching".
1,195 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper analyzes the "Tao Te Ching", the Chinese text that teaches there is one undivided truth at the root of all things. "Tao Te Ching" written in China about 2,500 years and is probably the most influential Chinese book of all times. The "Tao Te Ching" provides the basis for the philosophical school of Taoism, an essential pillar of Chinese thought.
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"Stylistically, the verse uses a number of figures of speech. At the beginning is a series of antithesis or contrasting constructions as well as repetition of the word "be": "Yield and overcome"; "Bend and be straight"; "Empty and be full"; "Wear out and be new"; "Have little and gain." This whole part of the verse is also a tautology, saying the same thing with different words. The words also evoke images: The bending tree or plant, the full bucket of water, the warn out clothes.
These words in the beginning of the verse are also similar to "ying" and "yang." Yin originally meant "shady, secret, dark, mysterious, cold." Yang in turn meant "clear, bright, the sun, heat," the opposite of yin. From these basic opposites, a complete system of opposites was elaborated. Yin represents everything about the world that is dark, hidden, passive, receptive, yielding, cool, soft, and feminine."
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Tao Te Ching and Upanishads, 2002.
A comparison of the Ultimate Reality (God) as found in the "Tao Te Ching" and the "Upanishads".
2,633 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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A primary source-based examination of the similarities and differences between the understanding and description of 'Ultimate Reality' (or God) as found in the Taoist and Hindu main theological texts, the "Tao Te Ching" and the "Upanishads". History and explanations of the differing religious traditions and the concept of 'Ultimate Reality' are supplied. Cause of creation and nature of reality are discussed. Many textual references included. Includes annotated bibliography.
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"Although composed over two thousand years ago, the Upanishads and the ?Tao Te Ching? are considered to be the mystical texts par excellence of their respective religious traditions. The content of these documents were foundational to the establishment of Hinduism and Taoism and continue to be highly referenced within these traditions today. Primarily identified for their mystical content, these texts reflect a desire on the authors? behalf to identify through direct contact a reality that transcends their own, an Ultimate Reality."
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"Edge of Taos Desert", 2002.
An analysis of "Edge of Taos Desert: An Escape to Reality" by Mabel Dodge Luhan on the geography of the area.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper will discuss the book "Edge of Taos Desert: An Escape to Reality" by Mabel Dodge Luhan and seek to understand why this author is so entranced with this geographic site. By revealing the people that lived there in the time that the book was written, we can see why the author used this book as a sort of return to her self in the scope of the desert. The scope of this paper will be to understand why she chose to see the desert as a home, rather than a barren and lifeless place.
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Tao Yuan Ming, 2005.
An analysis of the retirement of Tao Yuanming as seen through his poems.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper refers to several of Stephen Owen's translations of Tao Yuanming's poems. The paper indicates that however much the poet has favoured his leaving official life for the countryside that he does have moments of wondering if his decision was correct or just seeing that the village is merely different from that of which he grew tired in an educated profession.
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"Tao Yuanming (365-427 AD) - an Idyllic Retirement in the Countryside, and More. Introduction The man remembered as Tao Qian was born to a minor gentry family, perhaps part of the Tao clan, and held a number of minor civil service posts before deciding to retire to a village. Much of his work points to the circumstances that encouraged this rejection of official life, not through any particular expectation of it, but in a spirit of glorifying the individual. He has known well what was expected of a person of his background, as an educated Chinese, who would normally prefer a life of the towns."
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Tao Qian, 2005.
A discussion of the life of Tao Qian's life in a rural setting after retiring.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 2 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper explores Tao Qian's life in the country upon retiring from official life after a career of ten years. The paper shows how he exalts an everyday village mystic's life separate from sages of the mountain and the corruption he had known as a bureaucrat. However, the reader sees that he has not just thrown over the urban in favour of the rural.
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"Tao Yuan-Ming and a Poetic Rural Life. Introduction Tao Yuan-ming or Tao Qian (365-427) was born into a family of the minor gentry. He held a number of civil service posts before leaving educated circles to return to the countryside. He was born in Juijiang, Jiangxi Province, and like so many other Chinese artists, his once notable family that had fallen into poverty. As a young man, he wished to remain in the country but needed to support his parents. He served in a number of minor official posts, and a short period of time as a country magistrate, he retired, having had enough of the infighting of the Jin court and resigned."
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The Tao, 1990.
Examines Taoist concept & significance of "The Way". Absolute v. relative Tao, will of God, transcendence of Taoist approach to reality, compared to void of Mahayana Buddhism.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 31.95
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"This study will examine the Taoist concept of the Tao. It will also explore the nature of the distinction between the absolute Tao and the relative Tao. In addition, the study will finally discuss how the idea of the Tao compares to the void of Mahayana Buddhism.
The word "Tao" is so important to the practice of Taoism that, as Thompson writes, "Translators have . . . felt it best to leave it in transliterated form. Key terms in any great tradition are inevitably distorted or even falsified by translation, and can be grasped in something like their true significance only by seeing their operation in many concepts. In studying Buddhism, for example, such words as nirvana and sunyata are rightly considered as technical terms and customarily left untranslated. This may well be the best way to treat Tao"
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The Tao, 1991.
This paper examines the fundamental aspects that comprise Tao theology: Philosophical Taoism, physical Taoism and religious Taoism.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 31.95
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"There are three separate schools of Taoism, each of which emerges from a different perspective on the Tao. Philosophical Taoism, physical Taoism, and religious Taoism are the categories of modern.day Taoism.
Fundamentals of Taoism
The Tao is defined as the "way." This is a somewhat ambiguous term, because it is used to define ultimacy. Tao is seen as the underlying reality, the core of reality, or the way of ultimacy. It is perceivable, but not readily describable. One of the more popular sayings within the Tao is that those who say that they know the Tao, really do not, while those who do ... "
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"The Tao of Physics" ( Fritjof Capra ), 1997.
Reviews work on practical & conceptual connections between modern science & mysticism, Western & Eastern approaches to reality, focusing on the need for balance between the two.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 1 source, $ 103.95
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"The search for knowledge in the West today is based very much on the scientific method and on rational inquiry, and this is often contrasted with the way of knowing in Eastern mysticism. The two means of ascertaining knowledge are normally considered to be far apart, but in Fritjof Capra's book The Tao of Physics, parallels are found between the two approaches which show that the insights of modern physics actually offer more explanation for certain elements of mysticism. The conclusion is that as the people of the world try to educate themselves in the sciences, they would do well to educate themselves in and to practice spiritualism and mysticism as well and so to gain insight from both ways of knowing.
Different cultures produce their own particular way of structuring the world they see around them. They use religion.."
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Taoism and Confucianism, 2002.
A paper which explains the philosophies of Tao and Confucius.
3,889 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 106.95
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This research paper describes the features of Confucianism and Taoism, philosophies which changed the way of life in China starting in the sixth century. Both Taoism and Confucianism and their values have been incorporated in the society as a way of life in China and other oriental countries. Taoism is one of the two great philosophical and religious traditions that became a way of life in China nearly 2500 years ago. The other philosophy that also originated in China is Confucianism. Both of these philosophies started around the same time in the sixth century B.C. For the past couple of centuries there have been three religions that have dominated the Chinese way of life, they are namely, Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism.
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"Confucianism was founded by Confucius in the spring and autumn period (770 BC - 476 BC) and further developed by Menaces, thus called The Way of Confucius and Menaces (Confucianism). In the Han dynasty, Confucianism was adopted but other schools suppressed by the Han rulers to consolidate their reign. It was after the death of its originator that Confucianism flourished and became dominant in the Chinese history and culture for almost 2 millenniums. Later it even spread to Korea and Japan and has been influential in the two cultures. Confucianism had immensely impacted the Chinese civilization in ways unimaginable."
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Taoism, 2003.
Explains the religion or philosophy of Taoism.
1,720 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper explains what Taoism is, as well as its roots and practices. First, it explains the concept of the Tao, then it goes on to describe how the philosophy originated and progressed. It concludes with the main concepts followed by Taoists.
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"Taoism is one word part of the English language that doesn?t have a detailed definition. According to the American Heritage Dictionary, Taoism is defined as ?A principal philosophy and system of religion of China based on the teachings of Lao-tzu in the sixth century B.C. and on subsequent revelations. It advocates preserving and restoring the Tao in the body and the cosmos.? This dictionary entry does not explain what the Tao is, how Taoism came about, or even the basic practices of a Taoist. Taoism, as a religion does not have a simple explanation or definition, as it is not simply a school of thought but many teachings combined into one. The two books that clearly go into the purpose of a Taoist, the Chuang Tzu and the Lao Tzu, are compilations of many great scholars. In this paper, I will do my best to explain what Taoism is, its roots, as well as practices."
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"Returning to Dwell in Gardens and Fields I", 2008.
An analysis of the content and context of Tao Qian's "Returning to Dwell in Gardens and Fields I."
1,086 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper reviews and discusses "Returning to Dwell in Gardens and Fields I," written by Tao Qian. It describes his work as an elegant and rather autobiographical poem and describes the context in which Qian wrote it. The paper discusses the content of Qian's poetry and the messages that are revealed through it to the contemporary reader.
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"As Owen expressed it, the mistake might be made, the poem seems to be saying, of mistaking Tao Qian for a farmer, for he may be seen to work at clearing scrub from the edges of his property, but he explains in the poem that he does not compare himself to the farmers, or to the officials known in the cities, so much as he speaks to humanity or understanding persons, of whatever origin, who might sense the reasons for his choice and departure from a town life that others might very much covet. (See Mirror 234) His poem has done as Tao Qian feels he must, in explaining himself. He writes as though knowing his reader will understand, perhaps a person like himself faced with similar realizations, or having made similar choices. The whole idea of true nature is debatable in that the poet argues he belongs where he was in youth whereas other readers will argue that as a self-conscious farmer, able to describe his present life in relation to something else, that Tao Qian is forever differentiated. As Owen points out, Tao Qian stresses the unity of the self and of the chosen role but even these give away his doubleness, the reader learning how to presume nothing from surfaces and wondering "how inner and outer can be brought together, again." (Mirror 79)"
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Chuang Tzu, 2002.
A look at Chuang Tzu's texts and the Tao of living.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 53.95
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This undergraduate paper examines the texts attributed to Chuang Tzu. It takes a specific look at the meaning of mutilation and death, how to view these two physical states, and how to avoid harm and death. It follows Chuang Tzu's model of how we can make our lives compelling.
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Plato's Cave vs. Lao-tzu's Way, 2002.
A critical analysis comparing Plato's "Allegory of the Cave," a section taken from "The Republic" and Lao-tzu's "Tao-te Ching."
860 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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In this paper, the writer shows how Plato and Lao-tzu both display similarities within their theme of enlightenment and political success and the modern day influence of their works. However, the methods of dialogue and poetry to present their writings helps to maintain their philosophical uniqueness.
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"Philosophy is the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct . Plato, a Greek writer and teacher, is thought to be one of the most influential thinkers in Western philosophy. In his work, "The Allegory of the Cave," he discusses politics and perception within a symbolic narrative. Lao-tzu's "Thoughts from the Tao-te Ching," is another document containing philosophical ideology, focusing on government and moral behavior. Both Plato and Lao-tzu display similarities within their theme and their influence in the modern world; however, one distinct variation they possess is the method in which their material is presented."
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