Exploring Taoism and the Philosophy of Flow

Who is traditionally credited with writing the Tao Te Ching?

• Zhuangzi

• Sun Tzu

• Lao Tzu

• Confucius

What concept from Taoist philosophy translates to 'non-action' or 'effortless action'?

• Qi

• Wu wei

• Feng Shui

• Yin Yang

In what century is Lao Tzu believed to have lived, if he indeed existed?

• 7th and 8th century BCE

• 6th and 7th century CE

• 5th and 6th century BCE

• 4th and 5th century CE

What is the main work of Taoism?

• The Art of War

• The Analects

• Tao Te Ching

• The Book of Changes

How is the state of flow described in the context of athletes?

• Striving for victory

• Concentrating on the outcome

• Engaging in action without striving

• Focusing on competition

What does the Tao represent in Taoist philosophy?

• A specific deity

• A historical figure

• A moral code of conduct

• The Way or path of the universe

According to the text, what is the Tao Te Ching's rank in terms of translation?

• The second most translated work after the Bible

• The third most translated work after the Quran

• The fourth most translated work after the Vedas

• The most translated work in world literature

What story from Taoist literature illustrates the concept of flow?

• The journey of Lao Tzu

• The tale of the uncarved block

• The story of Cook Ting

• The parable of the empty cup

What is an essential teaching of Taoism highlighted by the story of Cook Ting?

• The power of knowledge

• The importance of ritual

• The power of gentleness

• The necessity of action

How does Taoism view the act of 'doing nothing'?

• As a natural and often beneficial approach

• As a form of laziness

• As a way to conserve energy

• As a failure to participate in life