World Religions: Taoism
By: Jasmine Pearson
Beliefs
They believe this because when Lao Tzu left the state of Chou he left behind civilization and became more in touch with nature. While on his journey he realized "The Way" and taught it to his followers. They practiced his ways because they wanted to become immortal and see reality, so the best way to do that would be to understand it.
Extremists
Current Event
I think that the Tao deserve to be upset about this and mad that the protector of the scroll, C. C. Wang, for not taking proper care of the artifact when it went missing. The scroll is very sacred and important to this religion, therefore I believe that their anger is exceptionally necessary.
Art
Poem
The Way is the Pivot of all Things- Poet unknown
the treasure of good people,
the salvation of those who are not good.
Fine words can be sold,
honored acts can oppress people;
Even though a person is not good,
how can they be abandoned?
Therefore to establish an emperor
and set up high officials,
one may have a great jewel
and drive a team of horses,
but that is not as good
as advancing calmly on this Way.
Why did the ancients value this Way?
By it one can attain without long seeking
and escape from the faults one has;
therefore it is valued by the world."
This poem relates to Taoism because the Tao believe that you should be good toward your God(s). They believe that moving toward Taoism is better than any good deed.