CONFUCIANISM AND DAOISM MULITPLE CHOICE

the three teachings (sanjiao)

The three (San) teachings, philosophies, or religions (jiao) of Daoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. Collectively, these are sometimes described as the elite traditions in both China and Korea.

li

ritual propriety, rituals, etiquette - refers to how we dress ourselves, speak, respond and more. the little everyday things that matter

self-cultivation

refers to the deliberate and continuous effort to develop one’s character, virtues, and spiritual awareness, often guided by religious or philosophical principles. To change and become a better person 

junzi 

gentlemen, nobility (as opposed to small person) -> being a good person and doing li is important to become one

ren

goodness, benevolence, humanness, virtue 

filial piety

direction of respect, like respect that son/daughter shows their parents 

Qingming

Annual festival that occurs every spring to pay respects and offerings to deceased family members. They visit tombs to celebrate family and eat food together. Also called the “Tomb sweeping festival”. Relates to the confucian value of filial piety - to honor and respect family members. 

• burn incense (smoke rising to the heavens), paper money

dao

the “way” in the sense of the path taken by followers of a particular tradition

wuwei 

“non action” as a way of being in the world: a state of acting without intention or self-interest, acting without forcing things, letting things happen naturally. A way of self-cultivation primarily for Daoists.

ziran

spontaneity or “self-so-ness” or “naturalness”

alchemy

A process of self-cultivation that involves refining one’s essence (jing), vital energy (qi), and spirit (shen) to return to a state of original unity with the Dao.

qi

material force or vital energy 

yin-yang 

represents the interconnected and complementary opposites found in all aspects of the universe. shows this unity of opposites, illustrating the Daoist belief that harmony comes not from control or force, but from flowing with the natural rhythms of life.

The Cultural Revolution

1966-1976: a time of religious persecution - the revolutionaries targeted temples and shrines of all traditions- Daoism, confucianism and buddhism- and persecuted people of faith