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Introduction to
World Religions
and Belief
Systems
Quarter 2 – Module 13:
Daoism
 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help
you know the brief history, core teachings, fundamental beliefs, practices, and
related issues of Daiosm. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many
different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary
level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the
course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with
the textbook you are now using.

This module is about Daoism.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. analyze the brief history of Daoism;

2. explain the Core Teachings of Daoism;
3. list down examples of beliefs and practices of Daoism; and
4. identify related issues of Daoism.

What I Know

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of
paper.

1. Life is to be lived simply and in harmony with ____________.

A. many of Gods C. your family
B. nature D. your neighbor

2. The second founder of Daoism was _____________.

A. Allah B. Buddha C. Laozi D. Zuangzi

3. ‘The best way to govern is simply not to interfere with the natural way of the
people” is known as the _________________.
A. Naturalism C. Passive Rule
B. Nonaggression D. Rule

4. It is the classic text that is in reference to Classical Chinese Writings.

A. Jen B. Dao De Jing C. De D. Zuangzi

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5. The original founder of Daoism was ____________.
A. Allah B. Buddha C. Laozi D. Zuangzi

6. Daoism is seen more as a philosophy than it is a(n) _______________.

A. Avatar C. Nature
B. Religion D. Yogic Discipline

7. Which of these does not describe a religious aspect of Taoism?

A. Colorful festivals C. Hours of worship
B. Complex rituals D. Lavish temple

8. Which of the THREE philosophies refers to the word “Laozi”?

A. Confucianism C. Legalism
B. Daoism D. All of these

9. The statement “the world is a balance of opposites” refers to _______.

A. Confucianism C. Legalism
B. Daoism D. All of these

10. What philosophy refers to this statement, “people should not try to gain wealth
or seek power?”
A. Confucianism C. Legalism
B. Daoism D. All

11. “The way that cannot be spoken of / Is not the constant way; / The name that
can be named / Is not the constant name,” is an excerpt that appears in
__________.
A. the Book of Parables C. the Dao De Jing
B. the Book of the Way D. the I Ching

12. Which of these describes one-way Daoists and interpret the term Wu-Wei?
A. Action taken C. Effortless inaction
B. Effortless action D. Mindful action

13. Which is not a form of Daoist meditation?

A. Concentrative meditation C. Insight meditation
B. Ecstatic excursions D. Yogic meditation

14. For religious Daoists, the body's “inner alchemy” is also called ________.
A. Atman B. Anatman C. Yin – Yang D. Yoga

15. Daoism evolved a pantheon of innumerable spiritual beings, gods, or celestials

and immortals, as well as deified ________ and forces of nature.
A. Bodies of Water C. Kings
B. Heroes D. Mountains

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Lesson

13 Elements of Daoism

“Time is a created thing. To say 'I don't have time,' is like saying, 'I don't want to.”

― Lao Tzu

What’s In

Last time we learned about the elements of Confucianism. We learned a lot

from the teachings of Confucius especially the establishment of the ethical, moral,
and social standards that formed the basis way of life. Confucianism is a Daoic
Religion. It is the same with our new lesson which is Daoism. Let us now explore
and learn its elements particularly its core teaching.

JUMBLED LETTERS!

Rearrange the jumbled letters to form a meaningful word.

1. ALZIO _____________________ 6. UWEIW _____________________

2. AYGN _____________________ 7. UVIERT _____________________

3. JDAINGODE _____________________ 8. CIH _____________________

4. YNGYINA _____________________ 9. ODA _____________________

5. ANZIGZU _____________________ 10. AYW _____________________

CHI DAO DAODEJING LAOZI VIRTUE

WAY WUWEI YANG YINYANG ZUANGZI

Notes to the Teacher

This Alternative Delivery Mode contains helpful tips and strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners in learning the Elements of Daoism.

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 What’s New

MY SURVIVAL CHECKLIST!
Directions: Considering the Daoist teaching that one should acquire only the
things that he needs to survive, check below atleast five things that you need
during this time of pandemic.

CHECKLIST YES NO
1. Alcohol
2. Face mask/Face shield
3. Hand soap
4. Vitamins
5. Money
6. Foods
7. Gadgets (Cell phone, laptop,etc.)
8. Television/Radio
9. Bible
10. Clothes

Guided Questions:

1. Is the activity difficult to assess? Why did you say so? Which are the things that
you need and which are the ones you don’t need? Why did you choose those five
over the others?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

2. Covid-19 suddenly changed our life and taught us to let go something. Was it
difficult for you to let go of the things you don’t need? What lesson/realization
did you learn from this activity?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

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 What is It

CONCEPTUAL MAP

Sacred
Scriptures

Worships
Beliefs and
and
Observances Daoism Doctrines

Subdivisions

Laozi (Lao-tzu), meaning “Old Master,” is

believed to have authored the Dao De Jing (Tao te
ching or The Book of the Way and its Power),
dating back to around third century B.C.E.
According to myth, Laozi was conceived by a
shooting star and was born of a virgin mother,
who kept him in her womb for 82 years; Laozi
was said to be born with flowing hair, which
signified that he would become a wise man. He is
considered as the first important Daoist who is
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tzu-daoism-taoism/ believed to be a senior contemporary of Kung Fuzi
(some said he even became Kung Fuzi’s adviser)
although there is much debate on his date and identity. The Chinese historian
Sima Qian wrote a biography of Laozi in the Historical Records (Shih Chi) on the
late 2nd century B.C.E. According to Sima Qian, Laozi’s family name was Li, his
given name was Erh, and he was also known as Tan. According to his biography,
he worked as a government archivist but became frustrated with government
corruption. Sensing his unavoidable disgrace, he left Chu and was detained at
Han-ku Pass by a gatekeeper named Yin Hsi, who requested to write a book for him
before leaving. Laozi agreeably wrote two chapters about the Dao (Way) and De
(individual power), which came to be named Dao De Jing or Laozi. (Jose and Ong,
2016 p. 200)

Another that was mentioned by Jose and Ong (2016), Zhuangzi (Chuang
Tzu), is believed to have lived from 369 to around 286 B.C.E. Sima Qian also wrote

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a biography of Zhuangzi in the Historical Records. According to Sima Qian, his last
name was Chuang and his given name was Chou. In addition, Tzu means “master,”
thus Chuang Tzu (Zhuangzi) means “Master Chuang.” He was born in the town of
Meng in a small state of Sung, near the border between present-day Hunan and
Shandong Province. He served as an officer-in-charge of a royal garden during the
middle of the Warring States period and was said to be invited by King Wei of Chu
to become his chief minister, which he declined. Zhuangzi is considered a great
philosopher and a great writer. He wrote a book, together with his followers, which
was known as Zhuangzi, and was believed to be completed before the Han dynasty
(Fairbank and Reischauer 1989).

SYMBOLS
According to Jose and Ong (2016), the Yin and Yang is the
most well-known Daoist religious symbol. It is an image
composed of a circle divided into two swirling parts: one is black
and the other white. Within each swirling or teardrop-shaped half
is a smaller circle of the opposite color. Based from the Daoist
cosmology, the big circle signifies the Tao (Dao), the source of
existence.

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interplay of the Yin-qi and Yang-qi created the manifest world.

Overall, the Yin and Yang symbol signifies the perfect

harmonic balance in the universe. Some examples are the day
and night; birth and death.

SACRED SCRIPTURES

As stated by Jose and Ong (2016), there are two sacred scriptures of
Daoism, the Tao te Ching or Dao De Jing and the Book of Chuang Tzu/Zuangzi:

1. Dao De Jing

Daoism’s foundational text is the Tao te Ching or Dao De Jing, meaning “The
Book of the Way and its Power.” It is a mysterious collection of enigmatic remarks
which many find hard to understand. Its opening line which is often translated as
“The name that can be named is not the eternal name,” implies the difficulty of
putting the truth into words, and can only be explained through riddles and
paradox. The Dao De Jing has often been attributed to Laozi, but some believe that
it was a product of the collective efforts among various groups in China, since a
closer analysis of the scripture reveals that there is no integrated philosophy in the
Dao De Jing; instead, it was a collection of sayings and proverbs, lines from
popular songs, and clever maxims coming from various contributors with various
concerns.

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 The Dao De Jing, which literally means The Book of the Way and its Power,
expounds on the meaning of Dao and its accompanying concept of De—the power
or virtue acquired by a person by means of living in harmony with Dao. It is said to
have a paradoxical element, meaning it contains assertions that were rather
contradictory and illogical, yet contain deeper meaning which can be understood
through intuition than through rational thinking.

2. Book of Chuang Tzu/Zuangzi

Another important scripture is the Zhuangzi, dating to the third century

B.C.E. and attributed to a man named Zhuangzi, the second founder of Daoism. It
is consisted of delightful parables, metaphors, and poetic passages, and is praised
for its high literary value which represents the most significant formulation of early
Daoist thought.
Zhuangzi is divided into three sections: the Inner Chapters, Outer Chapters,
and Miscellaneous Chapters. According to some experts, certain chapters of the
text were written by scholars during the early part of Han dynasty.

CONCEPTS/BELIEFS

Jose and Ong (2016) also mentioned that Daoism can be best understood by
discussing its concepts and beliefs (see the table below). Some of its concepts
include the Dao or the “way of nature”; the De or “virtue/ proper” adherence to Dao;
Wu Wei or “action through inaction” which gives importance to humility and
noncompetition, naturalness and naturalism, and non-aggression; yinyang or the
balance of nature or universe; and the Chi/Qi or the natural energy or life force
that sustains living beings.

CONCEPTS/BELIEFS DESCRIPTIONS
1. The Dao • The term Dao means a road, and is often translated as
“the Way of Nature.”
• Dao is the origin of heaven and earth and it is also the
way in which heaven and earth now live. Its meaning
differ across religions and philosophies: for Confucians,
it refers to the basic principles of moral philosophy
while for the Legalists, it is the way of power.
2. The De • The De, which means virtue or the proper adherence to
Dao, is another basic concept in Daoism. It encourages
inaction in nature and advocates the quiet and passive
nature of a person so that the Dao, or the creative
principle in the universe, may act through them
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• “Non-competition in Emptiness” is said to be the other
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• For Daoists, inaction means a person’s outward
actions, and emptiness is the corresponding inner

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 state, which also means “absence of desire.”
• “contentment with what is” is another expression of
inaction in nature and of non-competition in emptiness.
By following the way of nature, a person can attain
contentment.
• For Laozi, the way of happiness is contentment. “There
is no greater sin than the desire for possession, no
greater curse than the lack of contentment.”
3. Wu – Wei • Wu-wei means “no behavior” or “doing nothing.” It also
means “to do without doing” (wei-wu wei) or “actionless
activity.”
• It is a concept used to negate or limit human action. It
refers to the cancellation or restriction of human
behavior, especially human activities.
• Wu-wei may refer to certain stages such as nonbehavior
or doing nothing; taking as little action as possible;
taking action spontaneously; taking a passive attitude
toward society; waiting for the spontaneous
transformation of things; and taking action according to
objective conditions and the nature of things, or acting
naturally.
• It advocates a “go with the flow” attitude.
• Laozi believed that Wu-wei can lead to a peaceful and
harmonious society.
• The opposite of Wu-wei, which is Yu-wei, means taking
action, which Laozi believed to cause vicious actions,
theft, and crime. Wu-wei, on the other hand, brings
prosperity, harmony, and peace.
• Wu-wei—considered by Daoism as the highest form of
virtue—emphasizes passivity, which may benefit less
fortunate or weak people, for it will help them overcome
their opponents and become strong. Non-aggression is
also important in Wu-wei, for Laozi believed that the
Daoist ideal society is a primitive community with a
natural, harmonious, and simple life which exists
without war and competition (Sharma 1993).
• One may practice Wu-wei by becoming an “enlightened
leader,” one who rules in such a way that the people
become happy and prosperous. Another way of
practicing Wu-wei is to become a hermit by
withdrawing from society and wandering through the
mountains, meditating in the caves, and eating based
on what the natural world has to offer.

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4. Yin – Yang • As stated earlier, the concept of yin yang was
articulated by the Daoist philosopher Zhuangzi who
stated that “yin in its highest form is freezing while
yang in its highest form is boiling.
• The chillness comes from heaven while the warmness
comes from the earth. The interaction of these two
establishes the (harmony), so it gives birth to things.
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which emphasizes the concept of dualism, of two halves
forming a whole.
• Ying yang emphasizes complementary,
interconnectedness, and interdependence of both sides
seeking a new balance with each other.
5. Qi/Chi • The Qi refers to the natural energy or life force that
sustains living beings.
• Qi literally means “air’ or “vapor.”
• It is the fundamental substance of nature and living
beings, as well as life force. It refers to matter, which is
continuous, energetic, and dynamic.
• It is sometimes translated as “material force” or “vital
force.” It is considered as the foundation of body and
life.
• Daoists believe that everything is made up of qi and will
eventually return to qi. Because of this, people should
not be afraid of death, for life and death are but phases
of the circulation of qi (Sharma 1993).

Deity/God (Dao as the origin of all beings)

As stated by Jose and Ong (2016), Unlike the Abrahamic religions, Daoism
does not have a God, for Daoists believe that the universe originated from the Dao,
which created and controls the universe and distantly guides things on their way.
However, the Dao itself is not God and is not worshipped by the Daoists. Instead,
they worship deities, who are gods of a particular role, and they traditionally
worship Laozi not only as the first god of Daoism but also as the representation of
the Dao.

Most of the deities worshipped by the Daoists were borrowed from other
cultures, but they are within the universe and are subject to the Dao. The Daoist
pantheon has often been described as a divine administration which reflects the
secular governments of Imperial China. However, some believe that it is the other
way around—that the secular administrations are just reflections of the divine
administration (Fairbank and Reischauer 1989). For the Daoists, the Dao

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possesses heavenly qualities, mysterious, indescribable, lies under the surface of
sense perception, and unifies obvious opposites on a different level. Daoists also
believe that the Dao can only be found in silence since it is heavenly and beyond
change. For them, God is found inside us, in the thoughtful emptiness from which
all power and life originates in all directions; it is the “Nothing” within all of us
where all our energy come from.

WORSHIP AND OBSERVANCES

The following are the worship and observances of Daoism as stated by Jose
and Ong (2016):

Ritual or liturgical expressions are important to the Daoist religion. These

include ritual initiation meant for purification and renewal in the life-cycle and
development of the human person. Daoist priests are licensed to perform rituals of
specific traditions. One form of ritual is exorcism, performed in cases of sickness
with the goal of gaining victory over the evil spirits. Other rituals are performed in
the form of festivals, especially New Year. In these rituals, incense is a central
aspect, together with the sacrificial offering of sacred writings such as paper
charms which contain the prayers of individuals, bearing their names and the
intentions which are burned as part of the ritual. Those who will perform such
rituals are encouraged to prepare for them by fasting and by having a spirit of
forgiveness and reconciliation.

GOAL PRACTICES
1. To obtain ➢ use of potions (led to the practice of alchemical
longevity and experiments which made lasting contributions in
immortality various fields such as chemistry, medicine, and
pharmacology)
➢ practice meditation (includes experiments with one’s
self, especially the body through the use of methods of
inner alchemy, associated with yoga and other forms
of meditation)
➢ breathing technique (to be in contact with qi, for
longevity and to counter aging)
2. To dispel ➢ Jiao Festival (or the rite of cosmic renewal, celebrated
illness or to rededicate the local temple and to renew the whole
suffering community by cleansing it from suffering and
hardships)
➢ Refrain from eating grain (based on the Daoist belief
that illness is caused by three corpse worms which
reside in the body, and eating grain will encourage
these worms to stay
➢ Confession and purging of one’s sins (based on the
belief that illness may be caused by wrongdoings)

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SELECTED ISSUES

Like any other religion, Daoism has its share of issues. Jose and Ong (2016),
discussed the following issues:

1. FATALISM
➢ Daoism has often been criticized for propagating laziness or espousing a
fatalistic attitude in life by letting nature take its course and reminding
Daoists to just go with the flow.

2. SUPERSTITION
➢ Another issue encountered by Daoism is the belief in superstitious practices.
For instance, there is a misconception that Daoism involves sorcery, which
includes the drawing of signs, chants, and other practices which led to the
notion that Daoism promotes superstitious practices. But the practice of
ancestor worship has been an aspect of Chinese culture which found its way
in Daoism, similar to the Shinto practice among the Japanese, thus Daoists
often find themselves in temples, praying to their ancestors for guidance in
their everyday lives.

Example: Daoists believe that the left hand must be used to offer the
incense, because the left hand represents the yang, which symbolizes
respect.

3. URBAN DEVELOPMENT
➢ Another issue in Daoism is environmentalism. Daoists believe in the dictum
“leave nature alone and nature will thrive.” Daoism has advocated a utopian
vision of society characterized by order and harmony, and an emphasis on
self-cultivation as a means of achieving social harmony. One should have a
healthy relationship with nature and it should begin with one’s own body.
➢ Daoism advocates the idea that we should follow the lead of nature instead
of controlling it, for humans are natural creatures who should live in
harmony with nature.

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 What’s More

ACTIVITY 1. MATCHING TYPE. Match the descriptions in Set A to the appropriate

words in Set B by writing the letter of the best answer on a separate sheet of paper.

SET A SET B
1. Another important great philosopher and writer in a) Daodejing
Daoism.
2. He was known as “Old Master” and is believed to have b) Fatalism
authored the Dao De Jing (Tao te ching or The Book of the
Way and Its Power).
3. Chinese historian who wrote the biography of Zhuangzi c) Laozi
in the Historical Records.
4. It is an important concept in Daoism that emphasizes d) Qi/Chi
dualism.
5. It advocates a “go with the flow” attitude. e) Sima
Qian
6. It refers to the natural energy or life force that sustains f) The Dao
living beings and literally means “air’ or “vapor.”
7. Another basic concept in Daoism which means “virtue”. g) The De
8. This means a road, and is often translated as “the Way of h) Wu-Wei
Nature.”
9. It is the Foundational text of Daoism. i) Yin-yang
10. One of the issues of Daoism. j) Zuangzi

ACTIVITY 2. FILL IN THE BLANKS.

Direction: Complete the following statements about beliefs and practices of

Daoism by writing the appropriate words in the answer blanks.

Non-competition in Emptiness” is said to be the other side of the principle of

(1) _________________. For Daoists, inaction means a person’s outward actions, and
emptiness is the corresponding inner state, which also means (2) _________________.
And (3) _________________ is another expression of inaction in nature and of non-
competition in emptiness. By following the way of nature, a person can attain (4)
_________________. (5) _________________believed that Wu-Wei can lead to a peaceful
and harmonious society. It advocates a (6) _________________ attitude. (7)
_________________ emphasizes complementary, interconnectedness, and
interdependence of both sides seeking a new balance with each other. One form of
ritual is (8) _________________ performed in cases of sickness with the goal of
gaining victory over the evil spirits. Other rituals are performed in the form of
festivals, especially New Year. In these rituals, (9) _________________ is a central
aspect, together with the sacrificial offering of sacred writings such as (10)
_________________ which contain the prayers of individuals, bearing their names
and the intentions which are burned as part of the ritual.

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 What I Have Learned

Directions: Complete the table below by writing two important insights that you
have learned in studying Daoism. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

DAOISM Insights learned

Example: It reflects the importance of Chinese philosophy in the
Sacred scriptures history.
Sacred scriptures 1.

2.

Beliefs and doctrines 1.

2.

Worship and observances 1.

2.

Selected issues 1.

2.

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 What I Can Do

Direction: Answer the following questions below by providing your realization,

ideas, and thoughts about Daoism.
A. In learning Daoism, what are the attributes or concepts that you think are the
same as that with your own religion? List down at least three and compare.
Elaborate your answer.
DAOISM MY RELIGION

In my religion we also believe in

Example:
superstitious like the “sayaw in
In Daoism, they believe in Superstitious.
Obando”, “atang”, and “penetensya”
1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

B. Classify the following words according to its group by writing the letter only.

A. Beliefs and doctrines C. Sacred scriptures

B. Selected Issues D. Worship and Observances

____1. Daodejing ____ 6. The Dao

____2. Use of potions ____ 7. Chi
____3. Fatalism ____ 8. Urban Development
____4. Yin – Yang ____ 9. Wu – Wei
____5. Book of Zuangzi ____ 10. Jiao Festival

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 Assessment

Read each statement carefully and choose the letter of the best answer. Write the
chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Laozi compiled his philosophy in a book known as the ______.

A. Daoist Bible. C. I Ching.
B. Daodejing. D. The Dao of the Way.

2. The Dao is best described as __________.

A. the goodness in men’s hearts
B. the opposite of Confucianism
C. the way a leader should rule
D. the origin of all things and the existence of all things

3. The Dao means _______.

A. the Center B. the Middle C. the Path D. the Way

4. The yin and yang are ______.

A. the two temples of Laozi
B. the sun and the stars
C. things that are the same and must be kept together at all times
D. two polar forces in all things that must be kept in balance

5. Who is considered to be the founder of Daoism?

A. Confucius B. Laozi C. Mao Zedong D. Sun Tzu

6. There is a big emphasis on _______________ in Daoist beliefs.

A. balance B. meditation C. yoga D. zen

7. "The universe is a balance of opposites" is a belief of which system?

A. Christianism B. Confucianism C. Daoism D. Legalism

8. Daoism is a religion of ____________.

A. Harmony and union C. Unity and opposites
B. Self development D. Violence and Hatred

9. Which of these does NOT promote Daoism?

A. Earthly gratification C. Pursuit of spiritual immorality
B. Harmony or union with nature D. Self-development

10. Daoism is rooted in _______ customs.

A. American B. Chinese C. Indonesian D. Japanese

11. Which of the following is NOT a Daoist text?

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 A. Daodejing C. Ketuvim
B. Book of Zuangzi D. The Way and its power

12. Which of the following is NOT a Daoist practice?

A. Fortune telling C. Using potion
B. Reading scripture D. Yoga

13. What is the English translation of the word “Dao?”

A. Almighty God C. The De
B. The Universe D. The Way

14. It is the rite of cosmic renewal celebrated to rededicate the local temple and to
renew the whole community by cleansing it from suffering and hardships.
A. Breathing Technique C. Practice meditation
B. Jiao Festival D. Use of potion

15. This is the practice of alchemical experiments which made lasting contributions
in various fields such as chemistry, medicine, and pharmacology.
A. Breathing Technique C. Practice meditation
B. Jiao Festival D. Use of potion

Additional Activities

DRAW YOUR FEELINGS!

Reflect on the inspirational message of Lao Tzu. Afterwards, draw anything on a

short bond paper that symbolizes your feelings after reading the quotation then
make a brief caption.

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What’s I Can Do Assessment
6. C 1. A
7. D 2. D
8. B 3. D
9. A 4. D
10. C 5. B
11. A 6. A
12. A 7. C
13. C 8. C
14. A 9. A
15. D 10. B
11. C
12. D
13. D
14. B
15. D
What I Know What’s In What’s More
1. B 1. LAOZI MATCHING TYPTE
2. D 2. YANG 1. J 6. D
3. C 3. DAODEJING 2. C 7. G
4. B 4. YINYANG 3. E 8. F
5. C 5. ZUANGZI 4. I 9. A
6. B 6. WUWEI 5. H 10. B
7. C 7. VIRTUE
8. B 8. CHI FILL IN THE BLANKS
9. B 9. DAO
1. inaction in nature
10. B 10. WAY
2. absense of desire
11. C 3. contentment of what it is
12. B 4. contentment
13. D 5. Laozi
14. C 6. go with the flow
15. B 7. Yin yang
8. exorcism
9. incense
10. paper charms
Answer Key
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