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• According to Taoism, wise people will achieve a balance between the interactions of these two forces.
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Taoist site
Taoist monks
Mount Wudang In Hubei Province
Taoism believes in ‘wuwei’, which means that everything must follow its course and happen naturally.
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Symbol of Taoism What does the yinyang mean?
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The yinyang of Taoism has greatly influenced Chinese philosophy.
• It was founded by Lao-tzu in about the 6th century B.C.
• The most important text of Taoism is Tao-te-Ching.
• In the 5th century AD, Taoism developed as a religious system.
choose this destination? • What to see?
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During the trip, you saw …
What are they doing? Why?
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What makes them believe that will help?
They believe someone who is powerful may control their future.
—the influence of religion
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What is religion?
The belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods and do activities to praise or worship them.
Behind beliefs Word power
Religions—everywhere
Contents • Religious sites • Religious days • Religious literatures
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Your class are going on a trip …
• Where to go? • why do you
Mecca, In Saudi Arabia 22
sacred city for Hindu pilgrims
Gaya, in Bihar, in India
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the Roman Catholic Church
the Vatican, in Italy 24
What day is it in the church ?
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What are the most popular religions in the world?
• Hinduism • Buddhism • Judaism • Christianity • Islam
Religions in China
Have you ever been to any famous religious sites in China?
The Potala Palace
In Lhasa, Tibet
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Symbols and god of Budow about Taoism?
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Taoism—Another religion in China
• Taoism is one of the major religions in China.
• Taoism believes that ‘yin’ and ‘yang’ are two fundamental forces in the universe. ‘Yin’ is the passive or negative force, while ‘yang’ represents active and positive things, such as the bright, dry and masculine aspects.
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Buddhist site
The Mogao Grottoes In Dunhuang, Gansu Province 9
Buddhist site
The White Horse Temple In Louyang, Henan Province 10
Tibetan Buddhist site
Christmas Day
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Christmas brings families and friends together to share the much loved customs and traditions which have been around for centuries. Most people are on holidays and stay at home with their family on Christmas.
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Have you ever been to any famous religious sites overseas?
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Holy city for Judaism, Christianity and Islam
Jerusalem
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The holiest place for Islam —birthplace of Muhammad
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What is the belief behind Taoism?
Taoism is also a system of thought. The central concept of Taoism is Tao, which refers to the ways the universe functions.