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The first verse of the Tao Te Ching that I quoted earlier demonstrates the co-operation of opposites between the eternal nameless Dao and the myriad things. These polarities of separateness and union are notions that run through the Chinese philosophies being discussed in this dissertation. They are, however, not to be sharply contrasted for they involve each other and are ultimately identical.
This one-is-all and all-is-one philosophy is a common heritage of all Chinese philosophical systems - Confucian, Taoist and Buddhist. It is not difficult to see the philosophy of wuwei in the pages of the I Ching as it the basis of every response to all the hexagrams.
As a forerunner to the syncretism of the I Ching that I intend to elaborate on later I will give an example of Confucian commentary that demonstrated the essence of spontaneous response; this will demonstrate briefly the parallel that can be drawn between Confucian and Daoist thought.
Let us take the gua that Huang names Bi Union as an example. In contrast to the previous gua, kui, this represents togetherness and unity; clearly the response to this must be one of diversifying. In correspondence with this, the ancient King established myriad states, and kept a close relationship with the lords. These elements are, however, part of the essence of the Tao Te 18 Huang, , p. Those interested in way-making with the Tao Te Ching will therefore always find the notions of wuwei and appropriate action presented in the poetry of the I Ching.
Related to these elements noted above is, of course, the idea of humanity [jen]. This quality is to be found throughout the this classic, again in many lines of the Confucian commentary, also elaborated on by Huang, and his unique use of ancient Chinese ideograms. I would suggest that this precise centred-ness corresponds to the way we relate to other people.
The way maker, whilst conscious of his need for sincerity, neither patronises another individual nor treats him with too much respect. Both of these forms of engagement would surely lead to a sense that there is a lack of honesty, and therefore they are not to be trusted. If one is able to fully develop his true nature As I explained in the first section, the Daodejing emphasises experiential knowledge as the essential kind.
At this point I would like to digress for a moment, to elaborate on the symbolic meaning of fire in Daoism. In the final part of my examination of the I Ching for this section I would like to find the guidance for way-making concerning government. According to Huang, King Wen promoted the wealth and security of his people by levying taxes and educating the citizens concerning good economic practice.
Also, in an earlier passage the explanation for the fifth yao line commentary in the gua named Bi Union uses an anecdote about a hunting trip wherein King Tang of the Shang dynasty allowed some of his game to escape by setting up nets in only one of the four directions. This again is a clear reflection of the government style endorsed by the Tao Te Ching where the people are allowed to naturally respond in the most appropriate manner.
Finally, gua 13 Tong Jen seeking harmony shows the somewhat anti-hierarchical nature of the Tao Te Ching, where people must be treated in a similar fashion, as opposed to separating them into fixed categories. This finalises my enquiry into whether there exists an authentic relationship between the verses of the Laotse and the symbols and commentary within the pages of the I Ching. I will address other interpretations of the Analects in Part 3 of this dissertation when I also introduce another perspective on the Tao Te Ching.
Having done this I will again consult the I Ching to elaborate on the relationship between itself and the text of the Analects. Unlike the Tao Te Ching, the Analects is concerned with morality, and strictly with correct behaviour for all the individuals that make up a society. This way is based on the following principles: 1. Humanism 3.
Filial piety and the understanding of human relationships 5. Virtuous government 6. Cultivation of wisdom through heartfelt education The first of these essentials that I would like to concentrate on is the strong emphasis on the notion of jen humanity.
It could be said that all other principles found in the pages of the Analects are rooted in this idea, and the attainment of it. Chan states that out of chapters, fifty-eight are devoted to the discussion of jen and the word itself is used times.
It could be said therefore that the highest goal for those adhering to the Analects as a guide for their way-making is jen. Confucius did not draw on a metaphysical force for his inspiration in the Analects, but instead looked back to the past i.
Yao, Shun and the Duke of Chou where, in his opinion, there were men of great virtue. The Master said, Til you know about the living, how are you to know about the dead?
I would argue that this rule is best summed up in chapter 6, verse 28, where Confucius emphasises that one looking to improve his own humanity must do so by improving the humanity of others. For Confucius, it was vitally important to match the definition of something to its reality. In other words it was important to perfect the congruence of language and physical reality. According to Chan this relationship between name and actuality was distinguished from other philosophies because of its direct connection with ethical action; thus all duties connected with a rank in government, for example, would be expected to be properly fulfilled by the individual holding the position.
It could be said that this was a redefining of roles, where the role of a father, for instance, was agreed upon in Chinese society and carried out as fully and correctly as possible. For the way-maker looking to take advice from the Analects this 29 Chan, , p.
Regarding this protocol I will now take up the subject of filial piety [xiao] and the main relationships deemed by Confucius to be the substance of society as a whole, specifically that of the parent and child. Considered to be the most important of these is between the parent and child. Sons and daughters are expected to carry out the correct rites according to the accepted protocol when with their parents. In this concise history, Smith traces the evolution of the I Ching in China and throughout the world, explaining its complex structure, its manifold uses in different cultures, and its enduring appeal.
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