Taoist Thought Of Motherhood And Research On Women's Ethics

Based on the philosophy of Laozhuang in the pre-Qin period,Chinese Taoism developed the Huang-Lao school in the Han Dynasty,and inherited the worship of goddess in the primitive religion and the immortals in the civil society,then it gradually formed a set of unique religious culture system.This article takes Taoism as the research object,to understands and combs the Taoism "the mother" thought from the female ethics angle of view,and discusses moral relations,moral consciousness,moral principles,codes of Ethics and moral evaluation on Taoist female,in order to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the women in Taoism and sum up the female ethical concepts of Taoism different from other religions.First of all,the heavy mother thought in Taoism is rich in intension.Taoism interprets Laozi's generation system in Moral Classic,"gentleness against stiffness" and so on.In Laozi's thought system,the thought of "the heavy mother" is concretely translated into a reverence for the role of mother in human secular society.Other Taoist classics,such as the Taiping Jing,also have the concept of "the heavy mother",which is mainly based on the thought of "yin and yang".This is manifested in the importance attached to fertility and the emphasis on the establishment and maintenance of the family.For example,the "Laozi Xiang er Note",while playing a theological role in the Tao of Laozi,has also inherited the"Laozi" thought of "the heavy mother" in many aspects and highlighted the status of the mother for the world on Tao.Under the influence of Taoism's strong "heavy mother" thought,Taoism adopted an equal and respectful attitude towards women.Taoism believed that everything in heaven and earth was born out of Taoism.All things contain "Tao",so Taoist thought does not deny that women can become immortals.In Taoist immortals system,female immortals play an important role.Taoist immortals are an alternative reflection of the reality of secular society.As a religious belief,the existence of goddess and female immortals can not only prove the possibility of women practicing fairies in Taoism,but also encourage women to practice Taoism in order to break through the shackles and pursue the realization of independent personality value.In addition,Taoism also aims at women's unique physiology and psychology to write female red books and open up female Dan practice for women.In the Taoist system,women also have the duty of women teachers,women sacrifice wine,and in the ministry of religion,they handle all kinds of affairs as men do.Because of Taoism's respect for women,the number of female believers has become considerable.It can be said that women have found the meaning of liberating themselves and pursuing the value of life in Taoism.As the theoretical basis of Taoist female ethics,the thought that Yin is dominant,such as goddess worship in primitive matriarchal clan society,"the heavy mother" in Laozi's thought system,"worshiping soft and guarding females",etc.,the view of yin and yang,as well as Taoism's own conception of reproduction and the idea of expensive life,make it rich in connotation.For example,Taoism gives women the right to achieve their ideal personality.Women are also considered as independent individuals in Taoist practice and precepts.These thoughts are manifested through the social status of women,the living environment of women and the unique role of women in marriage and family.Taoist female ethics view is based on Taoism,using female ethical thoughts to observe the ethical relationship,ethical principles,ethical norms and other aspects of the characteristics of female Taoists in Taoism.The attitude adopted towards women is respected,and it is mainly embodied in respecting the life value of women;recognizing the possibility of female immortality;worshipping the reproductive function of women.For example,the ethical education requirement for equality between men and women,the need for men and women to cooperate in social life,and a positive outlook on life.Because mothers give birth to life,we should be grateful to mothers,and practice the idea of "filial piety ".because Taoism has always adhered to the heavy mother concept of "worshiping Yin and guarding females",it has attached importance to the indisputable and weak moral character of women,such as non-action,tenderness and tenderness,and so on,so it also affect the ecological ethics of Taoism.They require human beings to attach importance to the natural environment on which they depend for their survival.In addition,it also has an influence on the teachings,religious activities and ways of practicing Taoism in different historical periods.