Transcript Crunching Tiger Hidden Dragon

An Introduction to
Chinese
Chinese Philosophies
Philosophies
Through
Through
Crunching
Crouching
TigerTiger
Hidden Dragon
Hidden Dragon
Designed by Qie Yi, Shuwen Liang and Yuehong Liu
Graduate School of Library and Information Science
University of Texas at Austin
Introduction
Crouching Tiger,
Hidden Dragon presents
people with kinetic fight
scenes
However, it is hard to
appreciate this movie
without knowledge of
Chinese Philosophies:
• Buddhism
• Taoism
• Confucianism
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Designed by Qie Yi, Shuwen Liang and Yuehong Liu
Graduate School of Library and Information Science
University of Texas at Austin
Buddhism aims to cut
through the logical
thinking of man's ego
in order to get in
touch with the
Buddha- nature in
himself.
Buddhism
Man establishes an
eternal nature by
getting in touch
with the Buddha.
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Graduate School of Library and Information Science
University of Texas at Austin
Buddhism was
introduced into
China from India.
In Buddhism, man
have to overcome
craving, hatreds and
complaining to
Buddhism
attain happiness.
Effect
Effect of
of
Buddhism
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Graduate School of Library and Information Science
University of Texas at Austin
Tao can be translated
into English as a path
to attain a meaning
life.
Taoism
Tao regulates natural
processes and
nourishes balance in
the Universe.
Taoism encourages
working with natural
forces.
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Graduate School of Library and Information Science
University of Texas at Austin
Taoist ideas inspire
in the Chinese
culture a love of
nature.
Effect of
Taoism
Chinese people do
not treat others
aggressively, but
turn to nature to
Taoism
capture the creative
forces at the center of
nature's vitality.
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Graduate School of Library and Information Science
University of Texas at Austin
Confucianism is
concerned with
human beings.
Confucianism stems
from Chinese
tradition.
It values benevolence,
Confucianism filial piety, loyalty,
respect for superiors
and for elderly.
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Graduate School of Library and Information Science
University of Texas at Austin
The influence of
Confucianism on
Chinese culture is
reflected by the
wisdom tradition.
It values family life,
education and peace
as well as
Effect of Confucianism
benevolence,
Confucianism traditional rituals,
filial piety and
loyalty.
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Graduate School of Library and Information Science
University of Texas at Austin
In the movie
Crunching Tiger Hidden
Dragon, many
audiences do not
understand the last
scene in which Jen
jumps down the cliff.
Jen Yu &
Buddhism
It reflects a Buddhist
saying: A butcher
becomes a Buddha the
moment he drops his
knife.
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Designed by Qie Yi, Shuwen Liang and Yuehong Liu
Graduate School of Library and Information Science
University of Texas at Austin
Li Mu Bai is the head
of Wu Dong Clan
which is
representation of
Taoism in Chinese
martial stories
Li Mubai &
Buddhism
With proper
behaviors and selfrestrain, Li devotes
himself to great inner
strength working
with his obstacles
instead of fighting
adversely.
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Graduate School of Library and Information Science
University of Texas at Austin
Yu Shu Lien and Li
Mu Bai both have
good impressions of
each other, but they
both hide their
feelings inside.
Shu Lien's fiancé
died for Li Mu Bai.
Shu Lien & This represents the
Confucianism central concepts of
Confucianism of
benevolence, loyalty,
and society ethnics.
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Designed by Qie Yi, Shuwen Liang and Yuehong Liu
Graduate School of Library and Information Science
University of Texas at Austin
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