Import From China Business
A practical guide for starting a small business
2010-
Import from China
Sell on eBay
Sandra Kell
Ontario, Canada
Baby Products
Profit This Year: $10,400
“I started with $1,000 and began importing baby products from China. I sell them on eBay, Facebook and in my local stores. After 8 months, I am earning $400 a week. I finally quit my day job!”
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Taoism Beliefs
Origin of Taoism Beliefs
Taoism refers to the teachings in the scripture, Tao Te Ching. The philosophy was derived from a man called Lao Tzu who lived in the sixth century. His teachings formed the moral and social foundations for China as a nation for many centuries.
The Practice of Taoism Beliefs
- Tao means "the" path in Chinese. Taoism is the peaceful religion and philosophy of humans taking part in nature. The belief is that there is a natural and proper way of doing everything. Done properly, the Taoist will receive peace and prosperity. Done incorrectly, there will be chaos. Taoist aims to ride the Way (Tao) to a long, prosperous, immortal life but worldly possession and desires can negatively impact Tao.
- Tao is a mystery. It is indescribable. According to the Taoism Scripture, Tao Te Ching, it refers Tao as being in existence before the heaven and earth began. It is soundless and formless. You cannot touch or feel it but it operates everywhere.
- Tao is the force that flows through nature. The manner that it flows brings peace, happiness, health and harmony. Taoist attempts to achieve harmony within the natural world by balancing male, hard (yang) forms with soft, liquid, female (yin) aspects. The yin yang symbol is now a common place in the western world.
- Taoism as a religion began to form in the third century B.C.E. and includes Tao priests' practices of alchemy or mixing of elixirs to ensure immortality of the body. The priests are also spirit mediums and experts in levitation (make bodies rise). Tao religion believes in physical immortality, alchemy (elixir to extend life), deities, breath control, hygiene, monasticism (monks and monasteries), and revealed scriptures. Tao priests are most prevalent in Taiwan today.
Types of Taoism Beliefs
- Religious Taoism (Tao Chiao) -
teaching of the way. - Philosophical Taoism -
wise thinking - Heavenly (Celestrial) Master -
believed in faith healing through the confession of sin.
Common Types of Taoism Beliefs
There are common beliefs to the different strands of Taoism. Here are some examples of the more common ones.
- Te means proper attitude, morality, and lifestyle. Te is the active living or cultivation of "way" or Tao.
- Wu Wei means without action or action without action. Wu Wei aligns with Tao or the "way" demonstrating soft and invisible power in all things. A classic Tao example is the flowing of water in nature. Water is soft and weak but it can carve through rocks, mountains and dirt over time.
- P'u means uncarved block or simplicity. It is a state of receptiveness where the mind is not burdened with knowledge or experiences. There is no right or wrong, and no ugly or beautiful.
- Spirituality -
various rituals are believed to have a positive effect on one's physical and spiritual well being. - Ethics -
The Three Jewels (compassion, moderation, humility) are translated as kindness, simplicity, and modesty. - Pantheon -
Taoism has many deities that are part of the heavenly hierarchy. It reflects the bureaucracy of Imperial China.
There are many types of Taoism in existence today. Here are some examples:
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