are these actually considered as gods who has the power to control things like the christian god? i'm curious. i thought taoism started out as a philosophy, how did it become a religion?
well, Taoism IS a philosophy emphasizing the balance of the natural order above all else. but these gods actually belong to the traditional Chinese folk religions, similar to Shintoism in Japan. they are, however recognized in Taoism as deities, so yeah...
Well, from my knowledge of Taoism, it has no formal sects but there are 2 distinct schools of thought; religious & philosophical. Most Chinese follow the former rather than the latter, as a matter of time-honored tradition.
Yes, within the two there are sects. Religious taoism consists of left-hand and right-hand, like any religion. one is conservatively that religion, including all traditions like chinese new year - and others are more philosophical or magical. Supreme Peace sect, Mao-shan, Ling-pao, Ch'uan-chen, Celestial Masters Sect.
Admittedly, that true enough. Each religious division (for the lack of a better word) has its own patron deity whereas the philosophical divisions are dedicated to certain forms of philosophy i.e. the Taiji, natural balance of the cosmos, etc.
The philosophy side is like secular, agnostic or atheist and the religious side are theist but more similar with Wicca & other Shamanism then with Christianity both are very much about respecting the natural world. As a Taoist you get the idea that we are not the center of the universe, humans are lucky to be sentient but are nothing special and are not some favored creation. If we cant live in harmony with nature, then the problem is us. Nature is what is regardless of personal belief.
CONFUCIANISM is a philosophy...Taoism is the native religion of China (just like Shinto is for Japan and Shamansim for Korea)...then along came the Buddhists and the two blended together to form a unique pantheon...
There are things that cannot be described by or understood through language. A complete description and understanding of the purpose and operation of the Way is beyond the power of language.
Whether you try to reason your way through life or act through emotion, the words associated with each path can be traps, not bridges, because they hide what is common to each: the presence of mystery.
it can't be regarded as religion. Maybe we should call it traditional chinese belief.
Laozi never did any religious ceremony in his life! All these goddess were created by human, some are historical persons like Kuan Di, some are legendary person and the rest are from imagination.
technically, it is considered a religion. the definition of religion is an organized approach to spirituality that includes a set of rituals, beliefs & practices, symbols, etc. traditional Chinese folk religion has all of these, so yeah. Although I do agree with you on Guan Yu; the ancient Chinese had a habit of deifying legendary individuals after their deaths.
I am from Phuket...as u may know we have the Vegetarian festival celebrating jiu huang ye.. alot of us have god chosen as their nephew...and my god is 池府王爺. btw...where u get the music!!?
its a when a god spirit enters a medium, and do ceremonies....its quite complicated....if u are from a place that is believe in this taoist/folk religion u would understand
usually...ur parent would bring u to the temple when u r young and ask if the god could take u as one of his follower or anything the god wish...so that he could protect ur life. The god spirit which is in the medium body will decide. In my case...i was quite a naughty baby and hard to tame...so my dad took me to the temple to be the gods nephew...wishing he could tame me down...according to my dad...i was better ever since
well, i don't understand chinese but i surely want to know about taoism. Can you pls write the names of god in english..so that we can understand better!...
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DreamsofMajesty 1 year ago
Love the music. 5 stars
KatiushaVN4 1 year ago
all i know in chinese Gods is matay sun, sion teh kong, pao ong paolima tutikong kwahokong interesting
criskippy 1 year ago
what the link between taoist and buddhism ?
haodi13 1 year ago
Not really much. Its just certain Chinese incorporate Taoist, Buddhist and also Confucius beliefs together.
Jenfucius 1 year ago
@haodi13 in theyr roots they dont distinguish .. but now, as you can see in this video - whats left is just illusional and dogmatic bullshit..
derposi 1 year ago
Hey, why the video is removed???? I like it. Re upload it please!
KatiushaVN4 2 years ago
林府王爷千秋 is when/林府王爷千秋是农历几月几号 ?
DericNeoiscool 2 years ago
A very nice video. Thanks!
goodtwitch 2 years ago
Tao - The Way
neither religion or philosophy
what a laughable debate
The Way - Tao
lewisgraves43 2 years ago
Please go to do some research about Taoist religion before make any comment, some of you guys like bunch of stupid foreigners for me.
chemtrooper 2 years ago 2
why is the video on Chinese Language?
Blargh23 2 years ago
Far too many westerners have too little knowledge about the whole package of taoism.
Most westerners only know Tao De Jing and Lao Zi.
sylvester134 2 years ago
kindly do a research on" tai shang lao zhun "
sylvester134 2 years ago
R any of these related 2 the 8 drunken gods of drunken kung fu
dHARMa187 2 years ago
are these actually considered as gods who has the power to control things like the christian god? i'm curious. i thought taoism started out as a philosophy, how did it become a religion?
oopharo88 3 years ago
Of course. Taoism is a religion that is thousands of years older the Christianity... lol...
KnowlageSeeker 3 years ago 3
well, Taoism IS a philosophy emphasizing the balance of the natural order above all else. but these gods actually belong to the traditional Chinese folk religions, similar to Shintoism in Japan. they are, however recognized in Taoism as deities, so yeah...
zydarking 2 years ago
Depends what sect of taoists you look at. Nowadays Zen Buddhists are more taoist than the right-hand taoists of modern china.
windmoveswater 2 years ago
Well, from my knowledge of Taoism, it has no formal sects but there are 2 distinct schools of thought; religious & philosophical. Most Chinese follow the former rather than the latter, as a matter of time-honored tradition.
zydarking 2 years ago
Yes, within the two there are sects. Religious taoism consists of left-hand and right-hand, like any religion. one is conservatively that religion, including all traditions like chinese new year - and others are more philosophical or magical. Supreme Peace sect, Mao-shan, Ling-pao, Ch'uan-chen, Celestial Masters Sect.
windmoveswater 2 years ago
Admittedly, that true enough. Each religious division (for the lack of a better word) has its own patron deity whereas the philosophical divisions are dedicated to certain forms of philosophy i.e. the Taiji, natural balance of the cosmos, etc.
zydarking 2 years ago
The philosophy side is like secular, agnostic or atheist and the religious side are theist but more similar with Wicca & other Shamanism then with Christianity both are very much about respecting the natural world. As a Taoist you get the idea that we are not the center of the universe, humans are lucky to be sentient but are nothing special and are not some favored creation. If we cant live in harmony with nature, then the problem is us. Nature is what is regardless of personal belief.
BioCapsule 2 years ago
CONFUCIANISM is a philosophy...Taoism is the native religion of China (just like Shinto is for Japan and Shamansim for Korea)...then along came the Buddhists and the two blended together to form a unique pantheon...
kimd53275 2 years ago
What is the name of that great blue God with flags on his back and the next great God with many heads and arms??
buddhafollower 3 years ago
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There are things that cannot be described by or understood through language. A complete description and understanding of the purpose and operation of the Way is beyond the power of language.
Whether you try to reason your way through life or act through emotion, the words associated with each path can be traps, not bridges, because they hide what is common to each: the presence of mystery.
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memoplex 3 years ago
太好了！我想修行！
我怎麼能這樣做嗎？ = To good! I want to lead a pious life! How can I do this?
If any of you were wondering what it meant.
robo199617 3 years ago
That music is irritating.
pnq877 3 years ago
Wonderful! I want to practice Taoism!
How could I do that?
Please, if you are Taoist priest send me some practice for beginners!
shanglondeiti 3 years ago 2
太好了！我想修行！
我怎麼能這樣做嗎？
shanglondeiti 3 years ago 3
Wonderful! I want to practice Taoism!
How could I do that?
shanglondeiti 3 years ago 2
I can not understand. What is the function of these 5 Wu Fu Qian Sui gods? Are they more important then Three Pure Ones?
hakkkkkkkka111 3 years ago
My thoughts exactly. Laozi never mentioned anything about gods.
Bakahashiyo 3 years ago 3
xiiaohui gods enter the body of a man and a woman it depends on how the person do in life good or bad
wargirlx 3 years ago
how god go to ppl body
xiiaohui98 3 years ago
original taoism didn't have idols to worship!
waynehyl 4 years ago 12
they didn't. but these are gods & goddesses from traditional Chinese folk religion.
zydarking 2 years ago
zydarking
it can't be regarded as religion. Maybe we should call it traditional chinese belief.
Laozi never did any religious ceremony in his life! All these goddess were created by human, some are historical persons like Kuan Di, some are legendary person and the rest are from imagination.
waynehyl 2 years ago
technically, it is considered a religion. the definition of religion is an organized approach to spirituality that includes a set of rituals, beliefs & practices, symbols, etc. traditional Chinese folk religion has all of these, so yeah. Although I do agree with you on Guan Yu; the ancient Chinese had a habit of deifying legendary individuals after their deaths.
zydarking 2 years ago
What a wonderful, informative video. I am favoriting this one.
TropicalBuddha 4 years ago 2
I am from Phuket...as u may know we have the Vegetarian festival celebrating jiu huang ye.. alot of us have god chosen as their nephew...and my god is 池府王爺. btw...where u get the music!!?
xdisaster95 4 years ago 2
urm.... i have a silly question to ask how do i know which god take me as their nephew?
123456789ROCKZ 4 years ago 2
its a when a god spirit enters a medium, and do ceremonies....its quite complicated....if u are from a place that is believe in this taoist/folk religion u would understand
xdisaster95 4 years ago 2
ya i know that but do i ask them? i mean the medium?
123456789ROCKZ 4 years ago 2
usually...ur parent would bring u to the temple when u r young and ask if the god could take u as one of his follower or anything the god wish...so that he could protect ur life. The god spirit which is in the medium body will decide. In my case...i was quite a naughty baby and hard to tame...so my dad took me to the temple to be the gods nephew...wishing he could tame me down...according to my dad...i was better ever since
hahahahaha
xdisaster95 4 years ago 2
lol thats cool do you have msn we chat on that easier
123456789ROCKZ 4 years ago
well, i don't understand chinese but i surely want to know about taoism. Can you pls write the names of god in english..so that we can understand better!...
zinlo21 4 years ago 2
zhong yue you ren shuo jiang dao jiao!!! :D
zhonghua2006 4 years ago 2
nice video! btw r tis wang yes & qian suis taiwan god.. find dem very unfarmiliar... & nice music too!
ttzb 4 years ago
I can not comment wargirlx...because there is no English and unfortunately I cannot read chinese!
12235117657598502586 4 years ago
nice!!
junrongcool 4 years ago
comment something
wargirlx 4 years ago