The Dao
What is the Dao?
“the way” or the driving force in the universe
Yin and yang make up the two side of this daoist principle.
The Dao
What is the main goal of Daoism?
To live in harmony with the Dao.
The ideal person in Daoism
The sage
What is a metaphor for the Dao?
Water
Yang
the masculine active principle in nature that in Chinese cosmology is exhibited in light, heat, or dryness and that combines with yin to produce all that comes to be
Why is water a Daoist metaphor?
It is soft yet powerful and flows around obstacles.
Queen Mother of the West
Believed to play a role in creation, destruction, marriages, the mediation between heaven and earth, and sets the path for immortality
What is the Daoist view of social structures?
Reject social structures and live in accordance with the Dao
Yin
the feminine passive principle in nature that in Chinese cosmology is exhibited in darkness, cold, or wetness and that combines with yang to produce all that comes to be
Why does Daoism emphasize balance?
Balance creates harmony in life.
Why are Daoism Figures important?
Daoist figures matter because they serve as examples of how people can live with balance, wisdom, and connection to the natural world.
What are examples of activities in accordance with the dao?
Tai Chi, Feng Shui, Chinese medicine, etc
What does the small dot inside each side of the yin–yang symbol represent?
It shows that each force contains a little of the other: yin contains yang, and yang contains yin.
Qi
the vital energy that carries our world along
The eight immortals
A list of eight exemplars that daoists can look
up to for wisdom and protection
How does the concept of immortality connect with the Dao?
Someone would be able to achieve immortality if they lived in accordance with the Dao.
What do yin and yang do?
complementary factors that help to maintain the balance of the world.
Wu Wei
effortless action
Who is the Jade Emperor of the West?
Lord of heaven and is viewed as the most supreme deity in Daoism