WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The movement was begun early in the 2nd century ce by Zhang Daoling, considered the founder and first patriarch of Daoism in China. Zhang, who began his career as a faith healer, claimed to have received a revelation from the Daoist sage Laozi and sought to inaugurate a time called Great Peace (Taiping).

Detailed explanation-2: -The Daoist sage puts other people before himself by doing and giv-ing more to others, not hoarding, not contending with others, acting in a way that benefits people, and does not cause harm to anyone. These characteristics are similar to what peace psychology calls ‘self-transcendence’ values.

Detailed explanation-3: -By increasing self-awareness and reducing the influence of ego, which is often at the heart of conflict, Taoism promotes peace within and without.

Detailed explanation-4: -Daoists desired to establish order by challenging society’s actions. In achieving wu-wei, the Dao unfolds and creates a natural order. Legalists thought that establishing standards molded on the Dao would automatically lead to order.