Mahayana
Who is Dogen?
Dōgen Zenji, was a Japanese Zen Buddhist monk, writer, poet, philosopher, and founder of the Sōtō school of Zen in Japan. Famous for the notion of spontaneous enlightenment through meditation and action, epitomized by the phrase "Chop wood, carry water"
Define Li and Ren
Li is ritual propriety which is the outward manifestation of Ren
Ren is benevolence which is the proper state of the internal self and generated through li
What is qi
The fundamental, vital life force or energy that permeates the universe and animates all things
Who is Amaterasu
The sun goddess and divine ancestor of the imperial family!
What is another name for Kannon and who are they?
Guanyin the feminine bodhisattva of medicine, mercy, and salvation
Who was the Duke of Zhou historically, and who was he in Confucian thinking?
Historically the Duke of Zhou was a member of the royal family of the early Zhou dynasty who played a major role in consolidating the kingdom established by his elder brother King Wu
In Confucian thinking he was a true paragon of virtue, he is the originator of the core philosophic tenant that a ruler ought to exist in in harmony with the mandate of heaven.
What is the Daodejing
The Daodejing (Tao Te Ching) is central to both philosophical and religious Taoism, and has been highly influential to Chinese philosophy and religious practice in general.
Who are the Yamato?
The imperial clan.
A battleship...
A SPACE BATTLE SHIP!
Define Mahayana, Hinayana, and Theravada
Mahayana, meaning "Great Vehicle" in Sanskrit, follows the bodhisattva ideal.
Hinayana is a slightly pejorative name given by the followers of Mahayana Buddhism to the more conservative schools of early Buddhism. The tradition died out in India, but it survived in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) as the Theravada school and was taken from there to other regions of Southeast Asia. Follows the Arhat's path.
The most popular subsect of Hinayana buddhism, follows the Pali Cannon
What are the five relationships?
Ruler and Subject
Father and Son
Husband and Wife
Husband and Wife
Friend and Friend
What is the difference between Philosophical Daoisim and Religious Daoism
While both philosophical and religious Daoism share the core concept of the Dao (the Way), philosophical Taoism focuses on understanding and aligning with the natural order of the universe through contemplation and living in harmony, while religious Taoism incorporates deities, rituals, and practices aimed at achieving immortality and spiritual advancement
when did the Yayoi period begin, what is its significance?
The Yayoi period began in the late Neolithic and is the period wherein Japan entered the bronze, and then iron age. We can find a large amount of bronze luxury goods, such as bells, swords, mirrors, and even royal seals which seem to indicate the foundation of large scale permanent settlements and industry.
Name both schools of esoteric Japanese Buddhism. What makes them Esoteric?
Tendai and Shingon, both believe in achieving enlightenment through esoteric rights passed down from master to student.
Define Filial Piety
Filial piety is an attitude of respect for parents and ancestors in societies influenced by Confucian thought.
It directly relates to maintaining Ren within ones position in the five relationships!
Define Wu Wei
Non action, living in accordance with the Dao in a complete natural state!
What is the Nihongi?
A genealogical mythology of the kami, the imperial line, and the legendary prince Shotoku, the semi-mythical founder of Buddhism in Japan.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!!!!!!
Explain the teachings and significance of the lotus sutra, most complete answer wins.
What are the "Five Classics"
The Five Classics (wujing) and Four Books (si shu) collectively create the foundation of Confucianism. The Five Classics and Four Books were the basis of the civil examination in imperial China and can be considered the Confucian canon. The Five Classics consists of the Book of Odes, Book of Documents, Book of Changes, Book of Rites, and the Spring and Autumn Annals. The Four Books are comprised of the Doctrine of the Mean, the Great Learning, Mencius, and the Analects. From the Han to the early Song, the Five Classics grew into thirteen classics
"I was conscious only of my happiness as a butterfly, unaware that I was myself. Soon I awaked, and there I was, veritably myself again. Now I do not know whether I was then a man dreaming I was a butterfly, or whether I am now a butterfly, dreaming I am a man." Who am I?
Zhuangzi
A butterfly
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!!!!
Define Kami