Freshmen: Today we focused on Billy Collins's poem "Introduction to Poetry." Your homework is to read for 20 minutes, and if you have a personal device of some sort to bring it to class tomorrow.
Sophomores: Today we focused on Taoism and its tenants by reading the Introduction to the Tao te Ching. You took notes, which you can use on tomorrow's quiz. Please click on "comment" and respond to the following prompt: What is the most interesting or important thing you learned from the reading about Taoism, the Tao te Ching, or Lao Tsu? Feel free to respond to or build upon one another's comments.
Please bring Thomas Foster's How to Read Literature Like a Professor to class tomorrow.
CNF: Today we focused on philosophical considerations regarding the construction of non-fiction texts, as well as some team-building exercises and games.
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Taoism is truly a great, preaching, if you will. I Found it most interesting however when the man Yin Xi stopped Lao Tzu on the pass on his way to the desert. He was leaving because of the dispair of China's society. This was a result of the war. If not for Yin Xi, Lao might not have written down his 81 beliefs on how he thinks society should behave. He asked him to record his beliefs before passing through the gates. I thought that the act of one person asking for Lao to share his wisdom is pretty remarkable! Without that, there might not have been a book written or a religion formed. It truly amazed me.
The introduction to Tao Te Ching is very fascinating. What I found most amazing about Taoism is the focus it has on the world. It explains how we are all titled as "Americans" or "Chinese", but in reality we are all beings. This caught my attention because during our time everything is targeted towards the title you have received from one another. Taoism puts spotlight onto the fact that these titles are not what we truly are, but we all have different meanings that are unknown. Another interesting point made in the introductory chapter is that no one stops to take a look at how beautiful our world is. It describes whats seeing the world is like, and how stopping in our rushed lives to examine the breath taking earth is something everyone should continually do. I think Taoism is incredible.
Isabella Dodson, sophomore, period 1
Taoism is really a very beautiful religion. I was very interested in understanding more about Tao Te Ching. What I found really amazing was the idea that the words from Tao Te Ching touch everybody in a different way. The words mean different things based on how we perceive them, and everybody has a different perception.Lao Tzu did not write Tao Te Ching in order to please one audience. He didn't write for any certain audience.It shows that every mind is different and what we learn is very important. We should stay true to ourselves while respecting others as they do so. Another thing I really love is how it showed that titles are not important in life and how the end result isn't as important as the journey and what you have done on the way.
Sakina Masud, sophomore, period 3
I find it interesting how Taoism incorporates philosophies far beyond social and biological understandings, and ultimately explains the importance of coming to know ourselves and the universe. This abstract idea translates into striving to "see truly and to live fully," as stated in the introduction of "Tao te Ching." Personally, I feel that living your life to its full potential and exploring all it has to offer is something worth striving towards. It's also important to stay open-minded and receptive, and avoid cheating yourself from different opportunities.
Kate K., Sophomore, Period 2
Taoism is extremely fascinating. The way that they describe the religion in the book "Tao Te Ching" really helped me more fully understand the religion's purpose. I found it truly interesting how it said that we can all interpret it on our own levels. Whether you interpret it's preachings deeply or you take it for what it is, we all understand it differently. The way that we understand it isn't through definition, but through experience and that is what I find so beautiful about this religion. It doesn't give anything any labels, but tries to explain it in a way that we can more fully understand.
The introduction to "Tao te Ching" is a very interesting one. To me its fascinating how Taoism seeks to show us where we fit in the vast universe and showing us how we are neither "American" nor "Chinese" but we are together as one single being, Man. It wants us to search for levels of insight and experience that cannot be comprehended by human capacity. The over arching ideal of Taoism it to "see fully, and live fully" that is how we become authentically human. Reading the introduction to "Tao te Ching" has been a very thought provoking activity, and I can't wait to read more of it.
I really like how Taoism focuses on finding your inner self. It prompts us to look beyond the physical world, and into what cannot be distinguished with our senses, but only with our minds. Many of the ideas in the Tao Te Ching would be very difficult to figure out on our own, but the book provides a gateway for us to see many important truths about life.
Logan Seat, Sophomore, Period 2
Taoism appears to me as particularly intriguing. The insightfulness and originality captured my attention within the first paragraph of the introduction. It introduces a further thought of humanity at our most raw and it is valued upon authenticity which is too often disregarded in the materialistic society we have built for ourselves. It's really quite astounding how minuscule our thoughts are in conjunction with the incomprehensible. As the introduction states Taoism promotes "the essence of human nature and the human condition" rather than highlighting the defining differences in our cultures worldwide. Reading and recapturing his beliefs will definitely open our minds to a whole new plethora of ideas and opinions.
Hannah R., Sophomore, Period 2
This introduction thoroughly intrigued me about how important this religion is in many cultures. The idea that we are all one thing, human, gives a very uniting feeling and I feel that many could use that statement in their daily lives. I agree; every one of us are trying to figure things out: how to succeed, to be happy, and to make others happy, when what we should really be doing is working together to fix the problems that are keeping us from already knowing these answers. I was also very interested in how how we can never truly understand something until we've experienced fully and learned through it. I feel this is a great statement to live by, especially when discovering others' struggles and difficulties.
Taoism is great and interesting subject. In the introduction of "Tao Te Ching" it shows how the author of the book had great wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of the world. Taoism gives me a reader a better understanding of how religion is used and how it changes peoples lives. The book gives an outlook on the world that we live on and ways to make it a better place. Taoism gives a number of ways that we as a human being can be better as a whole. Taoism also says that we do not take enough time out of our lives to stop and appreciate the world that we have been given.
Zachary Jerome, sophomore, per. 3
I thought an interesting thing about Lao Tsu was the legend that Confucius went to visit Lao Tsu, and when he came back, he was amazed and could not comprehend some of the things he was told. I thought this was cool because Confucius is considered one of the greatest philosophers ever, and this story shows the Lao Tsu was on an even higher level.
Andrew Cotter, period 1, sophomore
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Taoism is a very remarkable religion, and the principles that that they follow is something people should try and strive to live up too. The religion seems to embody the idea that everything has a very natural flow and order. The concept of allowing yourself to embrace mistakes and problems and face them head on is something that we don't really except in western culture. Another remarkable element of Taoism is they don't only accept change but they except it as well. I feel like the idea of embracing change, something almost everyone fears, is a very exceptional thing.
Tess McTeague, Sophomore, Period 1
I thought the introduction to "Tao Te Ching" was very interesting from what I read. It's amazing how old this literature is but yet it is read all over the world today. I learned that most of this book is about our minds and the universe around us. It shows that no one should have a label as 'American' or 'Chinese' because we are all just humans and we all have the same minds.
Emily Garcia, Sophomore, Period 1
I learned today that the tao teen ching was more than just instructions on how to live your life, it provides a greater insights into who we are as human beings and where we fit into the puzzle of the universe. Reading the introduction and reading g some of Lao tsu s work it really made me think about how small and petty our lives seem to be when compared to the bigger picture that Lao tsu presented to us. The tao teen ching is truly a fascinating piece of work.
Charlie Oliver period 2 sophomore
I felt as though the legends behind Taoism such as Confucius journeying to visit Lao Tzu and him being a record keeper back in an ancient Chinese capital really put into perspective how important his philosophies were back in the day and still are. People took the time to research countless hours on this man because of his wisdom, and yet not much information has been found. This shows how his knowledge has effected those around him.
Billy Riley, Sophomore, Period 1
My favorite aspect of Taoism is the essence of duality in physical nature and in our spiritual mind. Without it's counterpart, the object fails to exist. There's something I find very important in that aspect; if we fail to accept failures or misdoings, we wouldn't have achievements or goals. Without sadness, there is no happiness. Our lives would be bland and obsolete if there aren't any differences. We should celebrate and embrace our differences and the duality of the universe because that's what makes us human.
Long Pham, Sophomore, Period 1
While reading the introduction to "Tao Te Ching" I found one idea particularly interesting. It was the idea that we are all just Mankind and not 'American' or 'Chinese'. I found this interesting because, it seems in Taoism there is no need for unnecessary titles. We are all just beings made to live in the universe. We should embrace our differences because we are all fundamental the same.
Maria Whitby, Sophomore, Period 2
The "Tao Te Ching" is an inspiration. It doesn't teach us to see the world in black and white, but as a blend of colors, each interacting with another to for a rainbow. Without one of the colors, the whole wouldn't look the same. We shouldn't view the each person as each independent ethnicity, or color, but rather persons as a collected community each standing next to each other ready to offer support if one should fall.
Raymond Y., Sophomore, Period 1
I liked the concept of equality in the Tao te Ching. I think this is important because, especially in our society, things like wealth, looks, and popularity can really set people apart, disadvantaging others. The Tao te ching lets the reader know that people are people despite the fact of what they look like, how much money they have or where they're from.
Isaac G. Sophmore, Period 2
"Tao Te Ching' contains a large number of interesting pieces of information about Taoism. I learned that the ideology of Taoism is as broad as it is deep. Meaning anyone who reads this book can interpret it's teachings for their own benefit. The most interesting belief that Taoism supports is the belief that every human being has inner greatness and equally inner failure. I interpreted this belief as every human has inner good and evil within them. What matters the most is which of these two sides we choose to act on. This is a very important lesson that Taoism teaches because it shows us how everyone can live peacefully together.
Bella Efstratis, Sophomore, Period 2
Tao te ching seems like it contains a lot for someone wanting more spiritual knowledge. The most interesting thing (in my opinion) is that it teaches people to "see truly and live fully". This means that, not only must you live life to the fullest, but you also must know what it takes to see truly.
Kyle Williams, Sophomore, Period 1
I found it interesting how Tao Te Ching is similar to the bible. They relate in broad and deep meaning, also speak in riddles like Jesus did. Confucius meet Lao Tsu and Confucius was in awe and amazed by Lao. Confucius compared Lao to a dragon, "A fish can swim and be caught by a net, a bird can fly, but there is always an arrow to snare it, but a dragon flies up to heaven."
Jared Masih, Sophomore, Period 3
I thought it was interesting how "Tao Te Ching" is the most translated book in the world besides the Bible. It puts into perspective how important the book is and how the lessons in it can carry over to everyone's lives. The messages in the book are general in the sense that everyone can learn to be a better person from them, but they are also very specific in the aspects that can be improved in people.
Chelsea H., Sophomore, Period 1
"Tao Te Ching" contains many individual pieces that explains there teachings. What I found interesting was how the Tao Te Ching can speak in a new way about the questions for searching for the truth and how to live it. This helps us to look deeper into things that we normally wouldn't.
Jessica M. Sophomore. Period 3
The most interesting part in the introduction of 'Tao Te Ching' that I learned is that Taoism is about accepting people for who they are. Taoism is about accepting nature as well as people meaning if you get sick is part of nature, it happen for a reason and if you try to change it you will make life difficult for yourself. In conclusion, 'Tao Te Ching' is trying to teach the importance of equality and letting things be as it is.
Chris James, Sophomore, Period 1
The most important thing in reading Tao Te Ching I think people should take away from it is that it speaks of humanity as one. Instead of classifying by races, Lao Tsu deals with what is permanent, "We are Man," he says. As humans, we are to see truly and live fully, something that is hard for us because we do not know what it means to "see." Although the word Tao cannot be translated, scholars suggest it is similar to the way or path in English. It refers to the guidance given to us.
The most interesting thing that I read about "Tao Te Ching" was that the word "tao" has no accurate translation in English, or even in Chinese. Like the book itself, it means many different things that can be interpreted differently by the reader. The closest translation is "path" or "way." But, in the book, "tao" is referring to the interconnection of all things in the universe. It is the way that the universe works, with a harmony between man and nature. It is impossible to understand the true meaning of the word "tao" without experiencing it, like Lao Tsu did.
I found that in the intro of the Tao Te Ching, the author spoke very highly of Lao Tsu. What I thought was the most interesting was the idea that Lao Tsu was the Taoist Jesus, Buddha, or Mohammed. He was compared to some of the greatest historical figures of all time, and to this day we still don't entirely understand his philosophy, especially that of the Tao Te Ching. Historians and Linguists still work to this day to understand "tao", and the book spoke of how it is entirely impossible to translate.
The most important thing I thought from the introduction of Tao Te Ching was that there is no direct translation to any language. Its about how you should except people for who they really are. Also, i found it interesting that he is compared with very known historical figures such as Jesus.
Reading the "Tao Te Ching" introduction showed me that Taoism has been around ever since ancient China. The teachings about ourselves, how we should act, and how we should come to know God have been passed down through the ages. It is interesting to me that these ideals were once thought of thousands of years ago by Lao Tsu and people still practice them to be a better person, just as they did all that time ago. The thought that the ideas transcend time just blows me away.
Cheryl W., Sophomore, Period 3
What I found most interesting in the "Tao Te Ching" was the connections between nature and psychology. It was very interesting to hear how Lao Tsu could found deeper meanings. It was amazing to hear about all the different people who felt such awe being around Lao Tsu. So many people wanted to learn and comprehend his writings. At first I found the whole concept of how "Tao" is untranslatable, but as the intro continued I became more and more interested in the simplicity of the concept.
Chloe Lloyd., Sophomore, Period1
One of the things I found most interesting about the book "Tao Te Ching" was how short yet so powerful and interpretive the book is. There are only 81 very terse poems but each one is full of depth and meaning. It is amazing that (in no offense to other religions) that some bibles or religious texts are thousands of pages while Tao Te Ching can describe what others can in a hundred words in ten. Another fact I found interesting is how one man could be so full of wisdom such as Lao Tsu. I liked how he described the entire world not as one religion, one race, or one group but rather just as man that stand together. They overall ease of understanding is inspirational and iconic.
The introduction of the "Tao Te Ching" taught me that we all hold our own little universe inside of ourselves, but not all of us open ourselves up to it. I believe that through Tao, you can open yourself up, not only to the world around you but to the universe inside yourself. I think that's the meaning behind Taoism: to open up your eyes wide enough for you to see inside yourself. This is so much harder to see than the world around you. You must find the correct key, the correct door, a lantern to shine a light...
Tao holds all those items necessary for the excavation of yourself.
Zoe G. Sophomore, 3rd period
An interesting idea that I found in the "Tao Te Ching" was that to desire something is a natural human response and is not wrong unless it becomes all you think about 24/7. I also was very interested in the fact that teachings in the Tao Te Ching isn't based on how you look or how rich you are, but instead deals with what is permanent. Meaning your personality that you will carry with you for your whole life.
Kira Lane, Sophomore, Period 1
The most important thing I learned from the "Tao Te Ching" is that no matter what language we speak, race we are, or country we come from, we are actually all very similar. Of course, each and every person is unique and we differ from everyone else on Earth, but just by the fact that the "Tao Te Ching"'s information is relevant in each and every person's life no matter who they are says a lot to the similarities between all people on Earth. It is fascinating that out of billions of people in many different time periods, the "Tao Te Ching" has remained relevant the whole time.
Zach S., Sophomore, Period 1
I thought the introduction to "Tao te Ching" was interesting because it showed that in every day life we might put labels on each other, but in the inside we are all the same and we are all trying to figure out the world. Tao te Ching is very broad and lets the reader interpret what he wants. Each entry is a new puzzle to think about and to try and incorporate it into life. The entires are very short but contain an unbelievable amount of meaning. Another thing that was interesting was that it was translated more than any other book besides the Bible. This just goes to show how important and influential Tao te Ching truly is.
What I found to be the interesting about "Tao Te Ching" was the whole concept of the text. "Tao Te Ching" is a book about self-discovery, understanding yourself and your life as a human being, and the ways in which we naturally function. It is stated in the introduction that "Tao Te Ching" explores our potential inner greatness as well as our potential inner failure, the parallels between the forces of the cosmos and our inner selves, and opening ourselves up to an ultimate reality. I think the text as a whole along with it's purpose and influence on its readers is and will be truly interesting.
Emma J., Sophomore, Period 2
One of the ineresting things I liked in the introduction of "Tao Te Ching" was how it speaks to us at our own level of understanding and invites us to search for levels of understanding and experience. Tao Te Ching is very open on its interpretation and believes every person could have a different confidence in how they absorb its words.
One thing that fascinated me about Taoism is it's similarity to the Bible. The pieces of the book that I was able to read today resembled some of the same messages you can read in the book of the Bible. Another thing that I found interesting was the story behind the book. A man, Lao Tsu, who was not only very wise and intelligent but seemed as though he was in another dimension to others around him mentally and spiritually, sits down with a man and speaks on life and what the world means. Also another resemblance from Tao Te Ching to the Bible is Lao Tsu is compared to Jesus, Moses, and Abraham. This book seems very compelling with short entries that can stimulate the mind.
While there were several points that stood out to me whilst reading the introduction to "Tao Te Ching", the idea that stood out the most to me was the idea that we are all beings. We are not American or European; we are man. We are equal. I really found this thought provoking because many people now a days have trouble rembering that. They believe that they are superior in some way, and the interpretor acknowledges that we are not different. We are the same. I also found Confucius's interaction with Lao Tsu interesting. He was so in awe of him while many people are in awe of Confucius.
Cicely F. Sophmore Period 2
One thing I found interesting about the "Tao Te Ching" is how each person who reads it can interpret it in a completely different way then another reader. It all depends on you level of understanding and your openness to except the guidance the reading is offering. I also thought the fact that it can help you to understand yourself as well as your surroundings is an amazing part of the Tao Te Ching.
Mason O. Sophomore Period 3
In its own way, Taoism is a very captivating religion. Unlike most religions, Taoism strives to explain the relationship between people and the universe which I find very interesting. To most, we are two separate existences. One does not define the other, yet in Taoism, it is their belief that we exist in partnership with the universe. Also, Taoism, unlike any other religion, does no try to suppress normal human nature. Ever since I was young, it has been drilled into me that certain things such as desire and want are bad. Taoism, on the other hand, demonstrates that the natural human emotions are a part of who we are.
Abigail, R., Sophomore, Period 2
While reading and taking notes on the introduction to "Tao Te Ching", there were several fascinating points. I first found the pronunciation interesting because it is said as if the t's were d's. Something else that stood out to me is that the book is considered to be similar to the Bible, in the way that it is a book whose appeal is as broad as its meaning is deep. This part of the introduction stood out most to me because they are very similar, I believe this is because they both require the reader to interpret the text and makes them have to find meaning through the words. Another point that stood out to me was the fact that Tao Te Ching is basically untranslatable. I found that interesting as most phrases have a general translation from language to language but the fact Lao Tsu made the name of this untranslatable even in Chinese very fascinating. I am excited to be able to read all of the passages in the book as it deals with what is permanent in us and our possible greatness and failure.
Ceceli R.D., Sophomore, Period 2
The most interesting piece of the first chapter of the "Toa Te Ching" to me was the piece about the name of Toa. When it talks about how the name that cannot be named is not the eternal name, it seemed like a flip from Christian philosophy. In Christianity we have the father, son, and Holy Spirit, and it never accrued to me to call them anything else. Based on the first reading we did in class I found it thought provoking that I may have been going around my whole life thinking I was using the names for the trinity that are not the their eternal or heavenly names.
Simon C. Sophomore Period 2
Something in "Tao Te Ching" that I found fascinating was the meaning of the word "te". The meaning is the quality of human action that allows the central, creative power of the universe to manifest through it. I just never thought that a word so small could mean something so powerful.
Emma Flood, Sophomore Period 3
The introduction to Tao Te Chig is very intersting. One thing I am amazed at is that although this was written thousands of years ago it still is relevant today. Taiosm really lets get on a depper level. The thing that excites me most it that Taiosm allows you to think about philaophies instead of just reguritating words.
What stood out to me the most about "Tao Te Ching" was the way it includes the whole world. It is just as important to people living across the world as it was and is to Chinese culture. It doesn't exclude anyone, and it has a way of connecting to whoever reads it. It doesn't matter where you live, what century you are in, or what culture you belong to, there is a way that "Tao Te Ching" can be relevant to your life. That is why it should continue to stay relevant to all cultures.
In the introduction of Tao Te Ching, I found how Lao Tsu is significant to our society today. His importance is shown when the the author relates the flowing structure of the universe to our individual structure by Tsu being a type of unknown being. For example, when Confucius traveled to see Lao Tsu, he said, "i know a bird can fly, a fish can swim.....but the dragon's ascent into heaven...is something which is beyond any knowledge...today I have seen Lao Tsu which is like a dragon"(page ix). Confucius acknowledges and captures a human's understanding of Lao Tsu, and portrays how his mystique is inspired and dwelled upon in our society today.
Hailey Maggelet, Sophomore, Period 2
The most important part in "Tao Te Ching" that I read was in the very beginning where it mentions that it is doesn't matter if you're American, European or Chinese, it is directed to all human beings. I like how it takes the barrier between everyone and classifies everyone as one. There's no exclusion that they make so that it isn't meant to be read by a certain person, they include everyone in the human race with no one left out.
The introduction of Tao Te Ching caught my attention when I read how Confucius, a very wise man, looked up to Lao Tsu. Confucius said he would compare Lao's writing to a dog or an other animal, but instead he said it was most like a dragon. I found this really fascinating because he was basically saying Lao's work was like a mythical creature, very hard to define or translate. Mythical creatures are perceived as mysterious, with not many people knowing much about them, and they're are like hidden messages. If someone like Confucius could say that to him, this shows how important this Tao Te Ching book really is.
Mae Jan
Sophomore
Per. 2
In my reading of the intro featured in "Tao Te Ching," I learned several bits of interesting information. My personal favorite would be the concept of the untranslatable word "Tao," which is loosely defined in the English language as "path" or "way." How the author introduced the idea of "Tao" was incredibly fascinating and eye opening. He spoke of "Tao" as being the very essence of life, an individual and awakening internal human experience. "Tao" cannot be defined exactly because it is different for each being. It is also only able to be truly understood through experience and is incomprehensible to the unknowing until that point.
Megan A., Sophomore, Period 1
What I’ve found most interesting through reading the Introduction to the “Tao te Ching” is the emphasis it places on finding ourselves. It encourages us to see the bigger picture and look deeper into what permanently exists in ourselves. This concept exposes us to being authentically human- to see and live life to its full potential by opening our minds, bodies, and souls to new ideas. Finding yourself is a difficult process, and by using the "Tao te Ching", it helps us realize how to live life authentically.
Beth L., Sophomore, Period 2
While reading the introduction of Tao Te Ching, I thought it was very interesting that Tao Te Ching is the second most translated book next to the bible. The book is about a lot of different topics, but behind those topics were very different things hidden in the sentences, like a "Half Silvered Mirror." But the most interesting part of the introduction for me was that the book was spoken 2,500 years ago in the Ancient Chinese era and is still and has been a major influence in Chinese thoughts, cultures, and customs for over 2,000 years, this shows how important the Tao Te Ching was to the Chinese.
Davit Harutyunyan
Sophomore
Per. 3
What I found interesting while reading the introduction of "Tao Te Ching" was that the text was written about 600 years before the Bible was written, and yet they both connect to each other. Also how "Tao" which is defined in english as "path" or "way" and how it emphasis in find our true self. Im excited to read more in Tao Te Ching and be able to interpret the different readings.
When reading the introduction to the "Tao Te Ching," I found that the ideas presented in the text remain relevant today, even with varying levels of individual understanding. The text was written over 2,000 years ago which is significant. The introduction explained that not only could these concepts dodge understanding limits and time eras, but also cultural differences. The ideas written in the text reached every topic to help people of all differences to find themselves. The fact that the concepts are so powerful, yet simple, in finding the truth and that it could skip over any differences is amazing to me.
Avery Young.,Sophomore, Period 2
When I was read the introduction of "Tao Te Ching", I found that the words in the book were spoken around 2,000 years in ancient China and are to this day used to help you find a deeper meaning about yourself and others. It is great that the words from the book had a large effect on a small portion of people in ancient china and now 2,000 years later it has a large effect all over the world.
Today I learned that Taoism has no definite translation of any language, not even Chinese. But we can come to acknowledge something greater through the learning the deeper meaning of the universe and ourselves, this understanding is the basic idea of taoism. Taoism does not care about titles such as "American", European", or "Asian", but each person is seen as a being, nothing more and nothing less. Though I know this is only the tip of the iceberg on starting to understand taoism, I am excited to reach a deeper understanding of it.
Sara B. Sophomore, Period 3
While reading and taking notes on the introduction to "Tao Te Ching", what I found very interesting was the idea or thought of finding ones self, looking at things as a whole and not looking into small details both in life and in other ways of thinking. I also found Tao Te Ching is open to ideas and ways of thinking which I find true to fit life because everyday we as human experience new things and have new ideas of life.
Anthony Trujillo, Period 1
I think that the Tao te Chibg is an amazing book. First because it is the most translated book in the world, and second because the story behind it. He saw decay in his society so he decided to leave. He was stopped by a gate keeper named Yin Hsi and that was when he wrote the book. This book tells you how to be as a person and refers to everything based on what is permanent
Tao te Ching was a great section to read. I liked it how they tied most religions together and made it for everything view and like how everyone else said it is people's views and how we could live and build off eachother . The book also had a lot of how different cultures and others aspects of life revolve around eachother. Something very interesting was the 2,500 years okay in China that was something that stuck out to me.
Kayden Milburn period 1 sophomore
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