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Taoism and Confuciouism terms
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Religious Studies
Graduate
03/05/2007

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Term
Analects
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a record of the words and acts of the central Chinese thinker and philosopher Confucius and his disciples, as well as the discussions they held. The Chinese title literally means "discussion over [Confucius'] words."
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chi
Definition
Chinese word used to describe "the natural energy of the Universe.
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Chuang Tzu
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co-founder of Taoism and author of "The Book"
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yin
Definition
the darker element; it is passive, dark, feminine, downward-seeking, and corresponds to the night.
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tien
Definition
heaven
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