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    The document discusses key concepts in Daoist religious tradition including: 1) Dialogue with nature and how it inspires religious spirit, such as in Shamanism and Shinto. 2) Whether religion always promotes moral virtues and if those values are compatible with societal morals. It then outlines two main Daoist texts and two modes of thinking in Daoism before briefly describing concepts like Daoist body and immortals, outer and inner alchemy, the founder of practical Daoism, their canon, offerings, and the Daoist Trinity.

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    The document discusses key concepts in Daoist religious tradition including: 1) Dialogue with nature and how it inspires religious spirit, such as in Shamanism and Shinto. 2) Whether religion always promotes moral virtues and if those values are compatible with societal morals. It then outlines two main Daoist texts and two modes of thinking in Daoism before briefly describing concepts like Daoist body and immortals, outer and inner alchemy, the founder of practical Daoism, their canon, offerings, and the Daoist Trinity.

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    The document discusses key concepts in Daoist religious tradition including: 1) Dialogue with nature and how it inspires religious spirit, such as in Shamanism and Shinto. 2) Whether religion always promotes moral virtues and if those values are compatible with societal morals. It then outlines two main Daoist texts and two modes of thinking in Daoism before briefly describing concepts like Daoist body and immortals, outer and inner alchemy, the founder of practical Daoism, their canon, offerings, and the Daoist Trinity.

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    The object of dialogue in religious tradition indicates Daoism: Dialogue between Man and Nature 1.

    Dialogue with nature In what sense does nature inspire human beings religious spirit? EG. Shamanism (Korea); Shinto (Japan)

    2. Religion and Morality Does religion always offer moral virtues? Are moral values promoted by a religion compatible with societal moral values?

    Two main texts in classical Daoism: Laozi- Daode jing (Tao te ching)- Book of the way and virtue Zhuangzi- Zhuangzi (or Book Zhuangzi)

    Two modes of thinking Centrifugal mode of thinking- Going out (Confucianism looking to improve self helps to improve community as a whole)- Diversity/ when goes wrong creates chaos. Centripetal mode of thinking- Coming in- MAKE ORDER Daoist Body and Immortals Inward Alchemy Treat the spirit Provide proper nutrition Physical healing, i.e. medication

    Outer Alchemy

    Practical Daoism Founder: Zhang Daoling: around 2nd Cent CE who allegedly met Laozi in his dream. -he became the Heavenly Master Canon: Daozang- divine revelations Change of offering-instead of bloody offering, the group offered cooked vegetables

    Daoist Trinity Dayi- Great One Tiany- Heavenly One Diyi- Earthly One

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