Tao Te Ching is an ancient classic Chinese poem written by Lao Tzu, a philosopher of Taoism. The classic Chinese poem deals with the American concept of any human actions and motives in life “coming full circle” or “what comes around goes around”, or the Asian Buddhist concept of “karma”.

Here the importance of the ox herder character, in “The Story of Han Xiangzi” by Yang Erzang, is discussed in relation to his part in leading Xiangzi to immortality. The ten ox herding pictures are presented for evidence to this point.

A discussion of the Daoist path to immortality that Han Xiangzi takes through the book “The Story of Han Xiangzi” by Yang Erzang. Written for the Religions of China course at Muhlenberg College on March 25, 2008.

In the first chapter of his text, Zhuangzi advocates da, vastness. Here it is explained in detail the significance of this concept and potential philosophical problems that arises.  Written for the Daoist Philosophies course at Muhlenberg College on March 18, 2008.

The Daoist blame social structure for the ills of humankind. At the same time, the Daodejing is addressed to the ruler of a society. Here it is explained in detail exactly what the relevant Daoist claims are, and why they are not inconsistent.

Chapter 40 of the Daodejing says, “Returning is the movement of the way.” Here is the philosophical significance of this statement. Written for the Daoist Philosophies course at Muhlenberg College on March 13, 2008.

This Daoist paper is written in a similar style to the Zhuangzi and brings up a variety of the main topics of Daoism through a narrative writing. This was written for the Daoist Philosophies course at Muhlenberg College on May 6, 2009.

A detailed discussion of the central Daoist philosophy of yin and yang and their relationship with nature, tien. Written for the Daoist Philosophies course at Muhlenberg College, February 4, 2008.

The basics on Daoism, Legalism and Confucianism.

The religions of the ancient eastern and western civilizations have common ideas, but each has a different focus and approach on how they affect people’s lives.