Websites
Primary Sources
"Tao Te Ching - Verse 1 Commentary." MyQiFlow. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Oct. 2013. <http://www.myqiflow.com/lifestyle-blog/evolve/197-tao-te-ching-verse-1-commentary>.
- The poem from the Tao Te Ching helped us go deeper into the analysis for our research and provided evidence for what we wrote on beliefs. It also gave us with a clear translation of the first chapter of the Tao Te Ching.
Lin, Derek. "Accurate Translation of the Tao Te Ching." Accurate Translation of the Tao Te Ching. Skylight Paths, 2006. Web. 18 Oct. 2013. <http://www.taoism.net/ttc/complete.htm>.
-This website gives an accurate translation of all the chapters from Tao Te Ching. We used chapter 29 specifically to support evidence for our claims in the tab, beliefs. The text explained how breathing or meditation affects ones life and we used this to create depth in our analysis.
Secondary Sources
"Religion Library: Taoism." Taoism Origins, Taoism History, Taoism Beliefs. N.p., 2008. Web. 14 Oct. 2013. <http://www.patheos.com/Library/Taoism.html>.
- Introduced us to Taoism and helped us understand the basics of the religion in order for us to get started with the project.
Littlejohn, Ronnie. "Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy." Laozi (Lao-tzu) . N.p., 27 June 2005. Web. 14 Oct. 2013. <http://www.iep.utm.edu/laozi/>.
- This site gave us a better insight about Laozi. It also gave us a significant amount of useful information to write about for our site for our important figures section
"Key Books In Taoism." BBC News. BBC, 11 Nov. 2009. Web. 14 Oct. 2013. <http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/taoism/texts/texts.shtml>.
- Helped us understand the key books in Taoism, the Daozhang and the Tao Te Ching.The short concise sentences made it easier for us to use.
"What Is Ch'i?" Feng Shui Store. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2013. <http://www.fengshuiweb.co.uk/advice/whatischi.htm>.
-This helpful, reliable site provided detailed information on the Ch’i that we could not find on other websites. Even though we did not use all the information, it helped us learn more about the Ch’i.
ChartsBin Statistics Collector Team. "Taoism Adherents by Country." ChartsBin. N.p., 2009. Web. 15 Oct. 2013. <http://chartsbin.com/view/pog>.
-This site provided us with the statistics needed for the Geography and Followers section of our project. It was useful because it had statistics on different countries.
"Fast Facts on Taoism (Daoism)." Fast Facts on Taoism. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Oct. 2013. <http://www.religionfacts.com/taoism/fastfacts.htm>.
-Gave us a brief overview on Taoism and had facts that we could use as details in our final website. This site was easy for us to use because the information was very short but concise at the same time.
"Chinese New Year." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 15 Oct. 2013. <http://www.history.com/topics/chinese-new-year>.
-Provided information on the Chinese New Year festival by stating detailed information like dates and locations.
"Taoist Meditation." Taoist Meditation. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Oct. 2013. <http://www.energyarts.com/taoist-meditation>.
-This was useful in completing the category meditation on our religious practices section. This site was necessary in order for us to complete or project because it provided us with details and clear explanations about meditation in Taoism.
BBC. "Religious Taoism Traditions." Religious Taoism Traditions. N.p., 2011. Web. 16 Oct. 2013. <http://wudang.chinadaily.com.cn/2012-05/21/content_15313103.htm>.
-This site was an introduction to help us understand the basic focus of the religious practices for Taoism. It also gave us information about important figures who contributed in the formation of Taoism.
"Tao Te Ching - Verse 1 Commentary." MyQiFlow. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Oct. 2013. <http://www.myqiflow.com/lifestyle-blog/evolve/197-tao-te-ching-verse-1-commentary>.
- The poem from the Tao Te Ching helped us go deeper into the analysis for our research and provided evidence for what we wrote on beliefs. It also gave us with a clear translation of the first chapter of the Tao Te Ching.
Lin, Derek. "Accurate Translation of the Tao Te Ching." Accurate Translation of the Tao Te Ching. Skylight Paths, 2006. Web. 18 Oct. 2013. <http://www.taoism.net/ttc/complete.htm>.
-This website gives an accurate translation of all the chapters from Tao Te Ching. We used chapter 29 specifically to support evidence for our claims in the tab, beliefs. The text explained how breathing or meditation affects ones life and we used this to create depth in our analysis.
Secondary Sources
"Religion Library: Taoism." Taoism Origins, Taoism History, Taoism Beliefs. N.p., 2008. Web. 14 Oct. 2013. <http://www.patheos.com/Library/Taoism.html>.
- Introduced us to Taoism and helped us understand the basics of the religion in order for us to get started with the project.
Littlejohn, Ronnie. "Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy." Laozi (Lao-tzu) . N.p., 27 June 2005. Web. 14 Oct. 2013. <http://www.iep.utm.edu/laozi/>.
- This site gave us a better insight about Laozi. It also gave us a significant amount of useful information to write about for our site for our important figures section
"Key Books In Taoism." BBC News. BBC, 11 Nov. 2009. Web. 14 Oct. 2013. <http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/taoism/texts/texts.shtml>.
- Helped us understand the key books in Taoism, the Daozhang and the Tao Te Ching.The short concise sentences made it easier for us to use.
"What Is Ch'i?" Feng Shui Store. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2013. <http://www.fengshuiweb.co.uk/advice/whatischi.htm>.
-This helpful, reliable site provided detailed information on the Ch’i that we could not find on other websites. Even though we did not use all the information, it helped us learn more about the Ch’i.
ChartsBin Statistics Collector Team. "Taoism Adherents by Country." ChartsBin. N.p., 2009. Web. 15 Oct. 2013. <http://chartsbin.com/view/pog>.
-This site provided us with the statistics needed for the Geography and Followers section of our project. It was useful because it had statistics on different countries.
"Fast Facts on Taoism (Daoism)." Fast Facts on Taoism. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Oct. 2013. <http://www.religionfacts.com/taoism/fastfacts.htm>.
-Gave us a brief overview on Taoism and had facts that we could use as details in our final website. This site was easy for us to use because the information was very short but concise at the same time.
"Chinese New Year." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 15 Oct. 2013. <http://www.history.com/topics/chinese-new-year>.
-Provided information on the Chinese New Year festival by stating detailed information like dates and locations.
"Taoist Meditation." Taoist Meditation. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Oct. 2013. <http://www.energyarts.com/taoist-meditation>.
-This was useful in completing the category meditation on our religious practices section. This site was necessary in order for us to complete or project because it provided us with details and clear explanations about meditation in Taoism.
BBC. "Religious Taoism Traditions." Religious Taoism Traditions. N.p., 2011. Web. 16 Oct. 2013. <http://wudang.chinadaily.com.cn/2012-05/21/content_15313103.htm>.
-This site was an introduction to help us understand the basic focus of the religious practices for Taoism. It also gave us information about important figures who contributed in the formation of Taoism.
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http://www.esoteric.msu.edu/VolumeVI/Dao.htm
http://www.healingtherapies.info/acupuncture.htm
http://people.howstuffworks.com/taoism-and-chi.htm
http://www.abundance-and-happiness.com/lao-tzu-quotes.html
http://www.rankopedia.com/The-Philosopher-Series---Great-Chinese-Philosophers/Step1/6497/.htm
http://www.inkdancechinesepaintings.com/the-eight-immortals/paintings-2.html
http://halobackwaters.com/world_tourism_news/unique_festivals_across_the_world
http://jadeturtlerecords.blogspot.kr/2011/02/yuanxiao-festival.html
http://www.anotherasia.com/hungry-ghost-festival-chinese-communities-in-south-east-asia/
http://www.healingtherapies.info/acupuncture.htm
http://people.howstuffworks.com/taoism-and-chi.htm
http://www.abundance-and-happiness.com/lao-tzu-quotes.html
http://www.rankopedia.com/The-Philosopher-Series---Great-Chinese-Philosophers/Step1/6497/.htm
http://www.inkdancechinesepaintings.com/the-eight-immortals/paintings-2.html
http://halobackwaters.com/world_tourism_news/unique_festivals_across_the_world
http://jadeturtlerecords.blogspot.kr/2011/02/yuanxiao-festival.html
http://www.anotherasia.com/hungry-ghost-festival-chinese-communities-in-south-east-asia/