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Vid: The Art of Effortless Living Vid: Buddhism, Taoism & Confucianism in China

  • Vid: The Art of Effortless Living
  • Vid: Buddhism, Taoism & Confucianism in China
  • Alan Watts on Taoism & Confucianiam
  • Donna Quesada on Ch’i
  • Taoism & Confucianism Comparison Chart
  • On Taoism & Confucianism

Based on the videos and readings in this section, answer the following questions. Use the sources given and answer the following questions. Each question response should be AT LEAST 6 detailed sentences. ONLY USE SOURCES PROVIDED IN THE LINKS ABOVE.

After having watched the videos and read the article in this section, answer the questions in Parts A & B, below:

Part A (On “The Three Teachings”):

1. According to Taoism, how is government an impediment? 6 sentences min.

2. In a succinct summary statement, what is the focus of “China’s Three Great Teachings?” 6 sentences min.

3. What is one of the major differences between Confucianism & Taoism? 6 sentences min.

4. (Article) What did ancient Chinese art “say” about man’s place in nature? 6 sentences min.

Part B (Professor Donna Quesada’s Ch’i Video):

1. What do I mean by “In-between land”? 6 sentences min.

2. What can deplete Ch’i? 6 sentences min.

3. What can boost Ch’i? 6 sentences min.

4. Try the breathing technique… What did you think? 6 sentences min.

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