LeeWilliamD+2012

Religion declaration: media type="file" key="William Lee Asian studies Religion impact.mp3" width="288" height="24"

Outline:

Religion is just a belief.

This is because my grandmother is a devoted buddhist, and at an young age, I have been subjected to Catholic Kindergarden, where we prayed every time we do something. I thought Religion was not so important, until I saw the world, with conflicts because of religion. Then, i changed my views that religion does influence us, yet it should not influence us to the point that we kill each other. It should only be in our minds. I just think religion is something one thinks, without too much of an influence on my life.

Confucianism in everyday life:

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This part of the movie, //Moby Dick,// shows friend vs friend relationship, based on reciprocity, one of major confucian principles. Confucius says, "Ts'an (another name for disciple Tseng Tzu), there is one thread that runs through my doctrines. (4:15, translation from ** //Sources of Chinese Tradition)// ** ", according to "Confucius says..." section of Confucianism wikipage. Confucius believed that reciprocity was the one thread, as also mentioned by Tseng Tzu. This shows the importance of the reciprocity, and how we should do to others what we want them to do to us. The excerpt of //Moby Dick// emphasizes the increasing friendship and tension between the two news reporters. As they wait for their subject, they feel the need to be closer to each other, and be of more help. They develop into friends, as they require each others' sources and informations about the upcoming breaking news topic. The fact that the reporters needing to get closer to each other personally, in order to achieve their goals at work, hits our head with confucianism. Western mind believe in private space, home sweet home, my own business. Yet, asian societies, in this case Korean, believe in some sort of personal sharing—piety—that needs to be achieved in order to reach into the deeper realms.

Tao of Pooh:

http://splashman.phoenix.wikispaces.net/Grace%2C+Eun+Kyung%2C+William%2C+Seung+Jae

Buddhism:

http://splashman.phoenix.wikispaces.net/James%2C+William#x-History

Interview Questions:

A. General Questions:
 * What is your country?
 * What is your definition of Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and Legalism?
 * What do you think is the most dominant belief in your country, among Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and Legalism? Why?

B. Confucianism


 * What are significant influences of Confucianism in your society?
 * How old are you?
 * How do you feel about the confucianism in your society? Is it beneficial or Malignant?
 * What are the benefits?
 * What are the drawbacks?
 * Do you still think the same?

C. Taoism


 * Do you get influenced by nature a lot?
 * How do you feel about the Taoism in your society? Is it beneficial or Malignant?
 * What are the benefits?
 * What are the drawbacks?
 * Do you still think the same?

D. Buddhism


 * are you a faithful believer of Buddhism?
 * How many temples have you gone to?
 * How do you feel about the Buddhism in your society? Is it beneficial or Malignant?
 * What are the benefits?
 * What are the drawbacks?
 * Do you still think the same?

E. Legalism


 * What are some stick and carrots of the Legalism in your society?
 * Who is the leader? What are his/her powers?
 * How is legalism applied to your society?
 * What is your role in the society, in the sense of Legalistic ways?
 * How do you feel about Buddhism in your society? Is it beneficial or Malignant?
 * What are the Benefits?
 * What are the drawbacks?
 * Do you still feel the same?