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| − | The "yin" and "yang" are the two forces in | + | The "yin" and "yang" are the two forces in Taoist belief that exist in the universe. Both originate from the "Dao" (The Way or Existence), and from the innate balance gave birth to the Three, from which everything originates. |
Chinese theory says that everything in the world can be identified as either yin or yang: two opposite forces that coexist and incorporate each other. | Chinese theory says that everything in the world can be identified as either yin or yang: two opposite forces that coexist and incorporate each other. | ||
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Neither side is seen as good or evil, both are considered necessary, the preferable state is when yin & yang remain in balance. | Neither side is seen as good or evil, both are considered necessary, the preferable state is when yin & yang remain in balance. | ||
| − | Yin and Yang are divided by the line which represents Qi, which is life force, the essence of being. | + | Yin and Yang are divided by the line which represents [[Qi]], which is life force, the essence of being. |
| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | [[Taoism (Daoism)]] | ||
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| + | [[Lao Tzu]] | ||
[[Category: Philosophy]] | [[Category: Philosophy]] | ||
Revision as of 19:57, May 28, 2007
The "yin" and "yang" are the two forces in Taoist belief that exist in the universe. Both originate from the "Dao" (The Way or Existence), and from the innate balance gave birth to the Three, from which everything originates.
Chinese theory says that everything in the world can be identified as either yin or yang: two opposite forces that coexist and incorporate each other.
The Yin and Yang diagram shows a dark side (yin) and a light side (yang) each separate but flowing with the other, each containing a small amount of the other (shown as a "dot" of the opposite color).
The diagram of the yin and yang.
Yin represents: dark, secret, passive, receptive, yielding, cool, soft, and feminine.
Yang represents: clear, bright, illuminated, evident, active, aggressive, controlling, hard, and masculine.
Neither side is seen as good or evil, both are considered necessary, the preferable state is when yin & yang remain in balance.
Yin and Yang are divided by the line which represents Qi, which is life force, the essence of being.