Knowledge Graph

Explore 81 wisdom concepts connected by 166 explicit relationships across 11 traditions.

81 entities across 9 traditions, connected by 166 explicit relationships (32 types). Each tradition page lists all entities and their connections.
Taoism (14) Confucianism (19) Stoicism (11) Chinese Philosophy (12) Buddhism (8) Zen Buddhism (6) Military Strategy (5) Chinese Mythology (1) Cross-tradition (2)

Taoism 25 internal connections · 10 cross-tradition connections

Tao 道

Taoism · concept
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→ Wu Wei Leads to: Living in harmony with the Tao naturally manifests as wu wei
→ Te Manifests as: Te is the power that arises from alignment with the Tao
→ Laozi entity-entity: Laozi authored the Tao Te Ching, defining the concept of Tao
→ Qi Manifests as: Qi is the dynamic manifestation of the Tao in living beings
→ Zhuangzi follows: Zhuangzi's philosophy is grounded in the Tao as the ultimate reality
→ Legalism entity-entity: Legalism and Taoism both emerged during the same Warring States period but offer opposing visions of governance

Water 水

Taoism · metaphor
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→ Wu Wei Metaphor for: Water is the perfect metaphor for wu wei — yielding yet irresistible
→ Yin Yang Exemplifies: Water's adaptability embodies the dynamic balance of yin and yang
→ Laozi entity-entity: Laozi used Water as the central metaphor for yielding strength
→ Zhuangzi teaches: Zhuangzi uses water and yielding as metaphors for effective action

Wu Wei 无为

Taoism · concept
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→ Tao Leads to: Living in harmony with the Tao naturally manifests as wu wei
→ Water Metaphor for: Water is the perfect metaphor for wu wei — yielding yet irresistible
→ Ziran Related to: Wu wei is acting in accordance with ziran (natural spontaneity)
→ Pu Related to: Wu wei requires the simplicity of the uncarved block (pu)
→ Cook Ding Parable of: Cook Ding is the perfect parable of wu wei in action
→ Letting Go Related to: Letting go is the emotional dimension of wu wei
→ Laozi entity-entity: Laozi introduced Wu Wei as effortless action in harmony with the Tao
→ Zhi Parallel in: Zhi in Confucianism parallels wu wei's intuitive wisdom in Taoism
→ Eightfold Path Parallel in: Right Effort in Buddhism parallels wu wei's effortless action in Taoism
→ Zhuangzi teaches: Zhuangzi's parable of Cook Ding is the supreme illustration of wu wei
→ Ataraxia Related to: Comparable to the Daoist concept of effortless action

Butterfly Dream 庄周梦蝶

Taoism · parable
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→ Free and Easy Wandering Theme of: The butterfly dream exemplifies the theme of free and easy wandering
→ Zuowang Related to: Both explore the dissolution of fixed identity through Taoist practice
→ Zhuangzi authored: The butterfly dream is the most famous parable from the Zhuangzi

Cook Ding 庖丁解牛

Taoism · parable
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→ Wu Wei Parable of: Cook Ding is the perfect parable of wu wei in action
→ Zhuangzi authored: Cook Ding is Zhuangzi's parable of effortless skill

Free and Easy Wandering 逍遥游

Taoism · concept
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→ Butterfly Dream Theme of: The butterfly dream exemplifies the theme of free and easy wandering
→ Zhuangzi authored: Free and Easy Wandering is the opening theme of the Zhuangzi

Pu 朴

Taoism · concept
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→ Wu Wei Related to: Wu wei requires the simplicity of the uncarved block (pu)
→ Ziran Related to: Ziran and pu both express the Taoist ideal of original simplicity
→ Laozi entity-entity: Laozi used Pu as the metaphor of the uncarved block

Laozi 老子

Taoism · person
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→ Tao entity-entity: Laozi authored the Tao Te Ching, defining the concept of Tao
→ Wu Wei entity-entity: Laozi introduced Wu Wei as effortless action in harmony with the Tao
→ Te entity-entity: Laozi expounded Te as the virtue that flows from alignment with the Tao
→ Pu entity-entity: Laozi used Pu as the metaphor of the uncarved block
→ Ziran entity-entity: Laozi taught Ziran as the principle of spontaneity and naturalness
→ Water entity-entity: Laozi used Water as the central metaphor for yielding strength

Te 德

Taoism · concept
→ Tao Manifests as: Te is the power that arises from alignment with the Tao
→ Laozi entity-entity: Laozi expounded Te as the virtue that flows from alignment with the Tao

Ziran 自然

Taoism · concept
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→ Wu Wei Related to: Wu wei is acting in accordance with ziran (natural spontaneity)
→ Pu Related to: Ziran and pu both express the Taoist ideal of original simplicity
→ Piping of Heaven Expresses: The piping of heaven is the natural expression of ziran
→ Laozi entity-entity: Laozi taught Ziran as the principle of spontaneity and naturalness
→ Zhuangzi teaches: Zhuangzi's philosophy centers on ziran (spontaneous self-so-ness)

Piping of Heaven 天籁

Taoism · concept
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→ Ziran Expresses: The piping of heaven is the natural expression of ziran
→ Zhuangzi authored: The Piping of Heaven is Zhuangzi's metaphor for the self-so nature of reality

Zuowang 坐忘

Taoism · practice
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→ Butterfly Dream Related to: Both explore the dissolution of fixed identity through Taoist practice
→ Stillness Practice of: Zuowang is the Taoist practice of stillness
→ Qi Practice of: Zuowang meditation harmonizes the flow of qi
→ Zhuangzi authored: Zhuangzi describes zuowang (sitting in forgetfulness) in Chapter 6

Zhuangzi 庄子

Taoism · person
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→ Tao follows: Zhuangzi's philosophy is grounded in the Tao as the ultimate reality
→ Wu Wei teaches: Zhuangzi's parable of Cook Ding is the supreme illustration of wu wei
→ Butterfly Dream authored: The butterfly dream is the most famous parable from the Zhuangzi
→ Cook Ding authored: Cook Ding is Zhuangzi's parable of effortless skill
→ Zuowang authored: Zhuangzi describes zuowang (sitting in forgetfulness) in Chapter 6
→ Free and Easy Wandering authored: Free and Easy Wandering is the opening theme of the Zhuangzi
→ Piping of Heaven authored: The Piping of Heaven is Zhuangzi's metaphor for the self-so nature of reality
→ Ziran teaches: Zhuangzi's philosophy centers on ziran (spontaneous self-so-ness)
→ Water teaches: Zhuangzi uses water and yielding as metaphors for effective action

Taoism 道家

Taoism · concept
→ Neo-Confucianism Related to: Incorporated Daoist cosmological concepts

Confucianism 51 internal connections · 15 cross-tradition connections

Golden Rule 己所不欲勿施于人

Confucianism · teaching
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→ Ren Stated as: The golden rule is the negative statement of ren
→ Junzi Practices: The junzi practices the golden rule in all relationships
→ Confucius entity-entity: Confucius stated the Golden Rule as the core of ethical conduct
→ Yi Applied as: Yi is the inner sense of rightness that guides applying the golden rule
→ Doctrine of the Mean Related to: The Mean guides the fitting application of the golden rule

Junzi 君子

Confucianism · concept
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→ Ren Defines: Ren is the defining virtue of the junzi (noble person)
→ Golden Rule Practices: The junzi practices the golden rule in all relationships
→ Confucius entity-entity: Confucius established the concept of Junzi as the exemplary person
→ Yi Expresses: The junzi embodies yi in every action and decision
→ Xin Expresses: Xin is a defining quality of the junzi
→ Doctrine of the Mean Expresses: The junzi walks the path of the Mean — neither excessive nor deficient
→ Mencius teaches: Mencius developed the Confucian ideal of the junzi (noble person)
→ Great Learning entity-entity: The Great Learning describes the cultivation path of the junzi
→ Cheng (Sincerity) Related to: The junzi cultivates cheng
→ Stoic Sage Related to: Comparable to the Confucian noble person
→ Wang Yangming Related to: Wang redefined the path of the noble person

Ren 仁

Confucianism · concept
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→ Junzi Defines: Ren is the defining virtue of the junzi (noble person)
→ Li Expressed through: Ren is expressed and cultivated through li (ritual propriety)
→ Xiao Root of: Xiao (filial piety) is the root from which ren grows
→ Shu Applied as: Shu (reciprocity) is ren applied in daily relationships
→ Golden Rule Stated as: The golden rule is the negative statement of ren
→ Mencius on Human Nature Foundation of: Mencius argues that the Four Seeds naturally develop into ren and the other virtues
→ Confucius entity-entity: Confucius defined Ren as the cardinal virtue
→ Yi Related to: Yi and ren are complementary Confucian virtues — humaneness expressed through right action
→ Zhi Related to: Zhi is the wisdom needed to practice ren effectively
→ Xin Related to: Xin is essential for authentic ren — trustworthiness in all relationships
→ Doctrine of the Mean Related to: The Mean is the practical expression of ren in everyday situations
→ Mencius teaches: Mencius developed Confucius's concept of ren as one of the Four Seeds
→ Cheng (Sincerity) Related to: Cheng complements ren as inner sincerity enables outer benevolence
→ Mozi Related to: Mozi's impartial caring contrasted with Confucian graded love

Li 礼

Confucianism · concept
→ Ren Expressed through: Ren is expressed and cultivated through li (ritual propriety)
→ Confucius entity-entity: Confucius taught Li as ritual propriety and social harmony
→ Doctrine of the Mean Related to: Li (ritual propriety) structures the practice of the Mean
→ Mencius teaches: Mencius included li (ritual propriety) among the Four Seeds of virtue
→ Xunzi entity-entity: Xunzi emphasized ritual (礼 li) as the tool for transforming human nature
→ Great Learning entity-entity: The Great Learning emphasizes ritual in self-cultivation

Mencius on Human Nature 性善论

Confucianism · concept
→ Ren Foundation of: Mencius argues that the Four Seeds naturally develop into ren and the other virtues
→ Confucius entity-entity: Confucius's teachings on human nature were developed by Mencius
→ Confucius entity-entity: Mencius developed Confucius's teachings on inherent human goodness
→ Zhi Foundation of: Zhi is one of Mencius's four seeds of virtue
→ Mencius authored: Mencius's doctrine that human nature is inherently good
→ Xunzi entity-entity: Xunzi directly opposed Mencius's view of human nature as inherently good

Shu 恕

Confucianism · concept
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→ Ren Applied as: Shu (reciprocity) is ren applied in daily relationships
→ Confucius entity-entity: Confucius defined Shu as the practice of empathy and reciprocity
→ Xin Related to: Xin and shu both concern ethical relationship with others

Confucius 孔子

Confucianism · person
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→ Ren entity-entity: Confucius defined Ren as the cardinal virtue
→ Junzi entity-entity: Confucius established the concept of Junzi as the exemplary person
→ Li entity-entity: Confucius taught Li as ritual propriety and social harmony
→ Shu entity-entity: Confucius defined Shu as the practice of empathy and reciprocity
→ Xiao entity-entity: Confucius established Xiao as the root of all virtue
→ Golden Rule entity-entity: Confucius stated the Golden Rule as the core of ethical conduct
→ Mencius on Human Nature entity-entity: Confucius's teachings on human nature were developed by Mencius
→ Mencius on Human Nature entity-entity: Mencius developed Confucius's teachings on inherent human goodness
→ Mencius influenced-by: Mencius was the greatest early follower of Confucius
→ Xunzi entity-entity: Xunzi developed Confucius's philosophy in a rationalist direction
→ Great Learning entity-entity: The Great Learning is rooted in Confucius's philosophy
→ Mozi Related to: Mozi criticized and challenged Confucius

Xiao 孝

Confucianism · concept
→ Ren Root of: Xiao (filial piety) is the root from which ren grows
→ Confucius entity-entity: Confucius established Xiao as the root of all virtue

Yi 义

Confucianism · concept
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→ Ren Related to: Yi and ren are complementary Confucian virtues — humaneness expressed through right action
→ Junzi Expresses: The junzi embodies yi in every action and decision
→ Golden Rule Applied as: Yi is the inner sense of rightness that guides applying the golden rule
→ Mencius teaches: Mencius emphasized yi (righteousness) as intrinsic to human nature

Zhi 智

Confucianism · concept
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→ Ren Related to: Zhi is the wisdom needed to practice ren effectively
→ Mencius on Human Nature Foundation of: Zhi is one of Mencius's four seeds of virtue
→ Wu Wei Parallel in: Zhi in Confucianism parallels wu wei's intuitive wisdom in Taoism
→ Mencius teaches: Mencius included zhi (wisdom) among the Four Seeds of virtue

Xin 信

Confucianism · concept
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→ Ren Related to: Xin is essential for authentic ren — trustworthiness in all relationships
→ Junzi Expresses: Xin is a defining quality of the junzi
→ Shu Related to: Xin and shu both concern ethical relationship with others

Doctrine of the Mean 中庸

Confucianism · concept
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→ Ren Related to: The Mean is the practical expression of ren in everyday situations
→ Junzi Expresses: The junzi walks the path of the Mean — neither excessive nor deficient
→ Li Related to: Li (ritual propriety) structures the practice of the Mean
→ Yin Yang Parallel in: The Mean harmonizes opposites, much like the balance of yin and yang
→ Golden Rule Related to: The Mean guides the fitting application of the golden rule
→ Mencius influenced: Mencius's thought influenced the development of the Doctrine of the Mean
→ Han Feizi entity-entity: Han Feizi's realism contrasts with the Confucian doctrine of the mean
→ Cheng (Sincerity) Related to: Cheng is central to the Doctrine of the Mean
→ Neo-Confucianism Related to: The Doctrine of the Mean was key to Neo-Confucian metaphysics

Mencius 孟子

Confucianism · person
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→ Confucius influenced-by: Mencius was the greatest early follower of Confucius
→ Ren teaches: Mencius developed Confucius's concept of ren as one of the Four Seeds
→ Yi teaches: Mencius emphasized yi (righteousness) as intrinsic to human nature
→ Mencius on Human Nature authored: Mencius's doctrine that human nature is inherently good
→ Doctrine of the Mean influenced: Mencius's thought influenced the development of the Doctrine of the Mean
→ Junzi teaches: Mencius developed the Confucian ideal of the junzi (noble person)
→ Li teaches: Mencius included li (ritual propriety) among the Four Seeds of virtue
→ Zhi teaches: Mencius included zhi (wisdom) among the Four Seeds of virtue
→ Cheng (Sincerity) Related to: Mencius developed the concept of cheng
→ Wang Yangming Related to: Wang's concept of innate knowledge builds on Mencius

Xunzi 荀子

Confucianism · person
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→ Han Feizi entity-entity: Han Feizi was a student of Xunzi before developing his Legalist philosophy
→ Mencius on Human Nature entity-entity: Xunzi directly opposed Mencius's view of human nature as inherently good
→ Confucius entity-entity: Xunzi developed Confucius's philosophy in a rationalist direction
→ Li entity-entity: Xunzi emphasized ritual (礼 li) as the tool for transforming human nature

Great Learning 大学

Confucianism · text
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→ Confucius entity-entity: The Great Learning is rooted in Confucius's philosophy
→ Junzi entity-entity: The Great Learning describes the cultivation path of the junzi
→ Li entity-entity: The Great Learning emphasizes ritual in self-cultivation
→ Neo-Confucianism Related to: The Great Learning was central to Neo-Confucian education

Cheng (Sincerity) 诚

Confucianism ·
→ Doctrine of the Mean Related to: Cheng is central to the Doctrine of the Mean
→ Junzi Related to: The junzi cultivates cheng
→ Mencius Related to: Mencius developed the concept of cheng
→ Ren Related to: Cheng complements ren as inner sincerity enables outer benevolence
→ Confucianism tradition-of: Core Confucian virtue
→ Wang Yangming Related to: Wang's teachings on sincerity and knowledge

Wang Yangming 王阳明

Confucianism ·
→ Neo-Confucianism Related to: Leading figure of Neo-Confucian School of Mind
→ Confucianism Related to: Major Confucian philosopher
→ Zhu Xi Related to: Wang challenged Zhu Xi's interpretation
→ Mencius Related to: Wang's concept of innate knowledge builds on Mencius
→ Junzi Related to: Wang redefined the path of the noble person
→ Cheng (Sincerity) Related to: Wang's teachings on sincerity and knowledge
→ Confucianism tradition-of: Confucian philosopher
→ Neo-Confucianism Related to: Wang Yangming's School of Mind

Confucianism 儒家

Confucianism · concept
→ Cheng (Sincerity) tradition-of: Core Confucian virtue
→ Wang Yangming Related to: Major Confucian philosopher
→ Wang Yangming tradition-of: Confucian philosopher
→ Neo-Confucianism Related to: Revival and transformation of Confucian philosophy
→ Mozi Related to: Mozi was a rival to Confucius

Analects 论语

Confucianism · book
→ Neo-Confucianism Related to: The Analects remained foundational

Stoicism 17 internal connections · 6 cross-tradition connections

Dichotomy of Control

Stoicism · concept
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→ Stoic Virtue Foundation for: The dichotomy of control is the foundation for practicing Stoic virtue
→ Letting Go Parallel in: The dichotomy of control parallels the practice of letting go in Eastern traditions
→ Letting Go Parallel in: Letting go of what we cannot control parallels the dichotomy of control
→ Premeditatio Malorum Applied as: Premeditatio malorum prepares one to accept what is outside one's control

Stoic Virtue

Stoicism · concept
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→ Dichotomy of Control Foundation for: The dichotomy of control is the foundation for practicing Stoic virtue
→ Memento Mori Supports: Memento mori supports virtue by clarifying what truly matters
→ Logos Guides: Living according to logos is how Stoic virtue is expressed

Logos

Stoicism · concept
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→ Stoic Virtue Guides: Living according to logos is how Stoic virtue is expressed

Memento Mori

Stoicism · practice
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→ Stoic Virtue Supports: Memento mori supports virtue by clarifying what truly matters
→ Premeditatio Malorum Practice of: Premeditatio malorum is a broader practice that includes memento mori

Premeditatio Malorum

Stoicism · practice
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→ Memento Mori Practice of: Premeditatio malorum is a broader practice that includes memento mori
→ Dichotomy of Control Applied as: Premeditatio malorum prepares one to accept what is outside one's control
→ Stillness Related to: Both practices cultivate inner calm through mental preparation

Epictetus 埃皮克提图

Stoicism · person
→ Ataraxia Related to: Epictetus taught the path to ataraxia
→ Stoic Sage Related to: Epictetus described the sage

Seneca 塞内卡

Stoicism · person
→ Ataraxia Related to: Seneca explored tranquility of mind
→ Stoic Sage Related to: Seneca wrote about the wise person

Marcus Aurelius 马可·奥勒留

Stoicism · person
→ Ataraxia Related to: Marcus Aurelius practiced ataraxia
→ Stoic Sage Related to: Marcus Aurelius aspired to sagehood

Ataraxia 宁静

Stoicism ·
→ Stoicism Related to: Central concept in Stoic philosophy
→ Epictetus Related to: Epictetus taught the path to ataraxia
→ Marcus Aurelius Related to: Marcus Aurelius practiced ataraxia
→ Seneca Related to: Seneca explored tranquility of mind
→ Stoic Sage Related to: The sage embodies ataraxia
→ Wu Wei Related to: Comparable to the Daoist concept of effortless action
→ Stoicism tradition-of: Hellenistic concept adopted by Stoicism
→ Stoic Sage Related to: The sage enjoys perfect ataraxia

Stoic Sage 圣人

Stoicism ·
→ Ataraxia Related to: The sage embodies ataraxia
→ Stoicism Related to: Ideal of Stoic philosophy
→ Epictetus Related to: Epictetus described the sage
→ Marcus Aurelius Related to: Marcus Aurelius aspired to sagehood
→ Seneca Related to: Seneca wrote about the wise person
→ Virtue Related to: The sage embodies perfect virtue
→ Junzi Related to: Comparable to the Confucian noble person
→ Ataraxia Related to: The sage enjoys perfect ataraxia
→ Stoicism tradition-of: Regulative ideal in Stoic practice

Stoicism 斯多葛主义

Stoicism · concept
→ Ataraxia Related to: Central concept in Stoic philosophy
→ Ataraxia tradition-of: Hellenistic concept adopted by Stoicism
→ Stoic Sage Related to: Ideal of Stoic philosophy
→ Stoic Sage tradition-of: Regulative ideal in Stoic practice

Chinese Philosophy 9 internal connections · 22 cross-tradition connections

Yin Yang 阴阳

Chinese Philosophy · concept
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→ Water Exemplifies: Water's adaptability embodies the dynamic balance of yin and yang
→ Change (I Ching) Foundation of: Yin-yang is the foundational concept underlying the I Ching's system of change
→ Qi Related to: Qi flows and transforms through the interaction of yin and yang
→ Doctrine of the Mean Parallel in: The Mean harmonizes opposites, much like the balance of yin and yang
→ Taiji entity-entity: Taiji is the undifferentiated source from which yin and yang arise

Hexagram 卦

Chinese Philosophy · concept
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Change (I Ching) 易

Chinese Philosophy · concept
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→ Yin Yang Foundation of: Yin-yang is the foundational concept underlying the I Ching's system of change
→ Taiji entity-entity: The I Ching's philosophy of change is grounded in the movement of Taiji

Qi 气

Chinese Philosophy · concept
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→ Tao Manifests as: Qi is the dynamic manifestation of the Tao in living beings
→ Yin Yang Related to: Qi flows and transforms through the interaction of yin and yang
→ Stillness Practice of: Stillness practices cultivate and balance qi
→ Zuowang Practice of: Zuowang meditation harmonizes the flow of qi

24 Solar Terms 二十四节气

Chinese Philosophy · concept
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Legalism 法家

Chinese Philosophy · tradition
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→ Han Feizi entity-entity: Han Feizi is the most systematic Legalist philosopher
→ Han Feizi entity-entity: Han Feizi is the defining philosopher of Legalism
→ Tao entity-entity: Legalism and Taoism both emerged during the same Warring States period but offer opposing visions of governance

Han Feizi 韩非子

Chinese Philosophy · person
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→ Legalism entity-entity: Han Feizi is the most systematic Legalist philosopher
→ Xunzi entity-entity: Han Feizi was a student of Xunzi before developing his Legalist philosophy
→ Legalism entity-entity: Han Feizi is the defining philosopher of Legalism
→ Doctrine of the Mean entity-entity: Han Feizi's realism contrasts with the Confucian doctrine of the mean

Taiji 太极

Chinese Philosophy · concept
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→ Yin Yang entity-entity: Taiji is the undifferentiated source from which yin and yang arise
→ Change (I Ching) entity-entity: The I Ching's philosophy of change is grounded in the movement of Taiji

Neo-Confucianism 理学

Chinese Philosophy ·
→ Wang Yangming Related to: Leading figure of Neo-Confucian School of Mind
→ Confucianism Related to: Revival and transformation of Confucian philosophy
→ Zhu Xi Related to: Zhu Xi systematized Neo-Confucianism
→ Wang Yangming Related to: Wang Yangming's School of Mind
→ Buddhism Related to: Incorporated Buddhist metaphysical concepts
→ Taoism Related to: Incorporated Daoist cosmological concepts
→ Great Learning Related to: The Great Learning was central to Neo-Confucian education
→ Doctrine of the Mean Related to: The Doctrine of the Mean was key to Neo-Confucian metaphysics
→ Analects Related to: The Analects remained foundational
→ Chinese Philosophy tradition-of: Major philosophical movement

Mozi 墨子

Chinese Philosophy ·
→ Confucianism Related to: Mozi was a rival to Confucius
→ Confucius Related to: Mozi criticized and challenged Confucius
→ Ren Related to: Mozi's impartial caring contrasted with Confucian graded love
→ Chinese Philosophy Related to: One of the Hundred Schools of Thought
→ Military Strategy Related to: Mozi opposed aggressive warfare
→ Chinese Philosophy tradition-of: Founder of Mohism

Chinese Philosophy 中国哲学

Chinese Philosophy · concept
→ Neo-Confucianism tradition-of: Major philosophical movement
→ Mozi Related to: One of the Hundred Schools of Thought
→ Mozi tradition-of: Founder of Mohism

Virtue 德

Chinese Philosophy · concept
→ Stoic Sage Related to: The sage embodies perfect virtue

Buddhism 9 internal connections · 7 cross-tradition connections

Mindfulness 正念

Buddhism · practice
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→ Stillness Related to: Stillness and mindfulness are complementary contemplative practices
→ Four Noble Truths Foundation of: Mindfulness (sati) is the第七 factor of the Eightfold Path and a direct application of the truths
→ Eightfold Path includes: Right Mindfulness (samma sati) is the seventh factor of the Eightfold Path
→ Bodhidharma teaches: Bodhidharma taught wall-gazing meditation as mindfulness practice
→ Samsara entity-entity: Mindfulness practice is a path to liberation from samsara

Four Noble Truths 四圣谛

Buddhism · concept
→ Eightfold Path Leads to: The Fourth Noble Truth is the Eightfold Path — the practice that ends suffering
→ Mindfulness Foundation of: Mindfulness (sati) is the第七 factor of the Eightfold Path and a direct application of the truths
→ Letting Go Related to: Letting go of craving (the Second Truth) is essential to ending suffering
→ Karma entity-entity: The Four Noble Truths explain the nature of karma and its cessation

Eightfold Path 八正道

Buddhism · concept
→ Four Noble Truths Leads to: The Fourth Noble Truth is the Eightfold Path — the practice that ends suffering
→ Mindfulness includes: Right Mindfulness (samma sati) is the seventh factor of the Eightfold Path
→ Zazen Parallel in: Zazen is a practice of Right Concentration — the eighth factor of the Eightfold Path
→ Wu Wei Parallel in: Right Effort in Buddhism parallels wu wei's effortless action in Taoism
→ Karma entity-entity: The Eightfold Path provides the ethical framework for wholesome karma
→ Nirvana entity-entity: The Eightfold Path leads to nirvana

Siddhartha Gautama 悉达多·乔达摩

Buddhism · person

Samsara 轮回

Buddhism · concept
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→ Karma entity-entity: Karma is the driving force that sustains the cycle of samsara
→ Nirvana entity-entity: Nirvana is liberation from the cycle of samsara
→ Mindfulness entity-entity: Mindfulness practice is a path to liberation from samsara

Karma 因果

Buddhism · concept
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→ Samsara entity-entity: Karma is the driving force that sustains the cycle of samsara
→ Eightfold Path entity-entity: The Eightfold Path provides the ethical framework for wholesome karma
→ Four Noble Truths entity-entity: The Four Noble Truths explain the nature of karma and its cessation

Nirvana 涅槃

Buddhism · concept
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→ Samsara entity-entity: Nirvana is liberation from the cycle of samsara
→ Eightfold Path entity-entity: The Eightfold Path leads to nirvana
→ Sudden Enlightenment entity-entity: Nirvana is realized through the wisdom of enlightenment

Buddhism 佛教

Buddhism · concept
→ Neo-Confucianism Related to: Incorporated Buddhist metaphysical concepts

Zen Buddhism 5 internal connections · 5 cross-tradition connections

Koan 公案

Zen Buddhism · practice
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→ Sudden Enlightenment Tool for: Koans are a tool for triggering sudden enlightenment
→ Bodhidharma influenced: The koan tradition traces its origins to Bodhidharma's direct pointing at mind

Sudden Enlightenment 顿悟

Zen Buddhism · concept
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→ Koan Tool for: Koans are a tool for triggering sudden enlightenment
→ Zazen Contrasts with: Sudden enlightenment contrasts with gradual cultivation through zazen
→ Bodhidharma teaches: Bodhidharma's Chan emphasized direct, sudden awakening
→ Nirvana entity-entity: Nirvana is realized through the wisdom of enlightenment

Zazen 坐禅

Zen Buddhism · practice
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→ Stillness Practice of: Zazen is the Zen practice of stillness
→ Sudden Enlightenment Contrasts with: Sudden enlightenment contrasts with gradual cultivation through zazen
→ Eightfold Path Parallel in: Zazen is a practice of Right Concentration — the eighth factor of the Eightfold Path
→ Bodhidharma founded: Bodhidharma brought seated meditation (zazen) as the core Chan practice

Bodhidharma 菩提达摩

Zen Buddhism · person
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→ Zazen founded: Bodhidharma brought seated meditation (zazen) as the core Chan practice
→ Sudden Enlightenment teaches: Bodhidharma's Chan emphasized direct, sudden awakening
→ Koan influenced: The koan tradition traces its origins to Bodhidharma's direct pointing at mind
→ Mindfulness teaches: Bodhidharma taught wall-gazing meditation as mindfulness practice
→ Stillness teaches: Bodhidharma's wall-gazing is a radical practice of inner stillness

Huineng 慧能

Zen Buddhism · person

Dogen 道元

Zen Buddhism · person

Military Strategy 8 internal connections · 3 cross-tradition connections

Art of War 孙子兵法

Military Strategy · text
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→ Strategic Deception entity-entity: The Art of War is the source text for the concept of Strategic Deception
→ Win Without Fighting entity-entity: The Art of War teaches the principle of winning without fighting
→ Sun Tzu entity-entity: Sun Tzu authored the Art of War
→ Five Fundamentals Related to: Core framework of the Art of War

Sun Tzu 孙子

Military Strategy · person
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→ Art of War entity-entity: Sun Tzu authored the Art of War
→ Strategic Deception entity-entity: Sun Tzu taught Strategic Deception as the basis of warfare
→ Win Without Fighting entity-entity: Sun Tzu established winning without fighting as the supreme strategic principle
→ Five Fundamentals Related to: Sun Tzu introduced the five fundamentals

Strategic Deception 兵者诡道

Military Strategy · concept
3 related cards
→ Win Without Fighting Achieves: Strategic deception is the means to achieve victory without fighting
→ Art of War entity-entity: The Art of War is the source text for the concept of Strategic Deception
→ Sun Tzu entity-entity: Sun Tzu taught Strategic Deception as the basis of warfare

Win Without Fighting 不战而屈人之兵

Military Strategy · concept
2 related cards
→ Strategic Deception Achieves: Strategic deception is the means to achieve victory without fighting
→ Art of War entity-entity: The Art of War teaches the principle of winning without fighting
→ Sun Tzu entity-entity: Sun Tzu established winning without fighting as the supreme strategic principle

Five Fundamentals 五事

Military Strategy ·
→ Sun Tzu Related to: Sun Tzu introduced the five fundamentals
→ Art of War Related to: Core framework of the Art of War
→ Stratagem Related to: Foundation of strategic thinking
→ Military Strategy Related to: Framework for strategic assessment
→ Military Strategy tradition-of: Sun Tzu's strategic framework

Chinese Mythology

Mythical Creatures 神兽

Chinese Mythology · concept
42 related cards

Cross-tradition 10 cross-tradition connections

Letting Go 放下

Cross-tradition · practice
6 related cards
→ Dichotomy of Control Parallel in: The dichotomy of control parallels the practice of letting go in Eastern traditions
→ Wu Wei Related to: Letting go is the emotional dimension of wu wei
→ Dichotomy of Control Parallel in: Letting go of what we cannot control parallels the dichotomy of control
→ Four Noble Truths Related to: Letting go of craving (the Second Truth) is essential to ending suffering

Stillness 静

Cross-tradition · practice
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→ Zuowang Practice of: Zuowang is the Taoist practice of stillness
→ Zazen Practice of: Zazen is the Zen practice of stillness
→ Mindfulness Related to: Stillness and mindfulness are complementary contemplative practices
→ Qi Practice of: Stillness practices cultivate and balance qi
→ Premeditatio Malorum Related to: Both practices cultivate inner calm through mental preparation
→ Bodhidharma teaches: Bodhidharma's wall-gazing is a radical practice of inner stillness

Cross-tradition entities bridging multiple traditions

Letting Go 放下

Cross-tradition · practice
6 related cards
→ Dichotomy of Control Parallel in: The dichotomy of control parallels the practice of letting go in Eastern traditions
→ Wu Wei Related to: Letting go is the emotional dimension of wu wei
→ Dichotomy of Control Parallel in: Letting go of what we cannot control parallels the dichotomy of control
→ Four Noble Truths Related to: Letting go of craving (the Second Truth) is essential to ending suffering

Stillness 静

Cross-tradition · practice
5 related cards
→ Zuowang Practice of: Zuowang is the Taoist practice of stillness
→ Zazen Practice of: Zazen is the Zen practice of stillness
→ Mindfulness Related to: Stillness and mindfulness are complementary contemplative practices
→ Qi Practice of: Stillness practices cultivate and balance qi
→ Premeditatio Malorum Related to: Both practices cultivate inner calm through mental preparation
→ Bodhidharma teaches: Bodhidharma's wall-gazing is a radical practice of inner stillness