Daoism, Confucianism, and Shintoism Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards for key terms and concepts from the lecture on Daoism, Confucianism, and Shintoism.

Lao Tzu

The traditional founder of Daoism.

Zhou Dynasty

The Chinese dynasty closely associated with Daoism.

Old Master

A common way Lao Tzu is often referred to as.

Tao Te Ching

The key text of Daoism.

Dao

In Daoism, it means 'the natural way of the universe'.

Ziran

The Daoist concept that emphasizes naturalness and spontaneity of life.

Wu Wei

In Daoism, it means 'nonaction' or 'effortless action'.

Yin Yang

The primary symbol of Daoism, representing balance and unity of opposite forces.

Qigong

A practice often associated with Daoism and meditation.

Confucius

The founder of Confucianism.

Kongfuzi

Another name for Confucius.

The Analects

A collection of Confucius’s teachings and conversations.

Filial Piety

The Confucian concept describing social relationships.

Shintoism

The religion primarily associated with Japan.

Kami

The gods in Shintoism.

Kami-No-Michi

A phrase describing the 'way of life' or 'way of the gods' in Shintoism.

Torii Gates

The key symbol of Shintoism.

Matsuri

Shinto rituals to cleanse and purify spaces.