CAS RN 103 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Lotus Sutra, Burning House, Laozi
11 Sep 2015
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This exam will have a similar format to the first exam: four id questions, worth five points each, and a choice of one essay question worth eighty points. Composite text composed in layers which can be seen through the various versions. Two sections dao: means way, the road, how things are done, yin and yang and necessary balance, focuses on yin and de: means virtue. Helps rulers: talks about emphasizing yin to reduce war, peace, how to become sage (ideal ruler) Focuses around arjuna"s confict in going to war against his cousins. Teaches that action is better than non action. Talks about yoga and how discipline in wisdom, action and devotion. Goal is to have self pure and controlled, without desiring fruit"s of ones actions. Liberation from samsara, identified as a union with krishna. Uphold dharma and you will unite with krishna. Three qualities that each individual has a combo of. Rajas: passion- emotional, born of craving and attachment.
