SOURCE3 From The Analects
When the ruler himself does what is right, he will have inþuence over people without giving commands, and when the ruler does not do what is right, all his commands will be of no avail.
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Religions in ancient China
Daoism Legend says Laozi, who lived around the same time as Confucius, taught Daoism.
Daoism holds that people should live in harmony with nature to ýnd happiness. They also thought people could become immortal. Daoists created kung fu and the idea of yin and yang, showing how opposites work together to create harmony and balance.
SkillBuilder discussion Communicating 1. What do the yin and yang symbol represent in Daoist philosophy? 2. How does the balance between yin and yang reþect the natural world and human life? 3. Discuss the ways that the concept of yin and yang is important for understanding Daoist beliefs and practices?
SOURCE4 The Daoist symbol for yin and yang
Buddhism
SkillBuilder discussion Communicating 1. How did Chinese Buddhism inþuence the design and style of this statue in Korea? 2. What features of this statue show the connection between Chinese culture and Korean Buddhism? 3. In what ways did the spread of Chinese Buddhism impact the beliefs and practices in neighbouring countries like Korea?
SOURCE5 Chinese Buddhism spread to neighbouring countries. This Buddhist statue in Korea reþects Chinese inþuence.
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