REL S 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter Chinese and Japanese Religions: Tao Te Ching, Religion In China, Virgin Birth Of Jesus
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Li shiqian - coinage is attributed to this, a sixth century sage who wrote that buddhism is the sun, daoism the moon, and confucianism the five planets. One could follow all three religions at once, as well as pray to other gods and spirits. Focus more on the value of agency of humans more than upon gods and are said to foster humanism. How to build a better society by right action. Not too concerned about stories of origin of the world or of people, but rather how to live in harmony with nature. Concept of good and bad spirits that were active in every aspect of the natural world. If harmony was disrupted, it had to be restored through expiation rituals. No separation between them, they work in harmony. When ancestors died, they were seen as becoming spirits whose veneration could ensure harmony and good relations. I-ching - arose out of the practice of divination.
