In this lecture, Prof Van Norden explains the traditional Chinese cosmological concepts of the Way (dao), yin and yang, qi (vital energy), and Five Phases. He also discusses how these concepts apply to human sexuality. Recorded 11 April 2021.
Previous Lecture in this Series: "China before Buddhism," https://youtu.be/ldVBLQGlMtg
Following Lecture in this Series: "Basics of Buddhist Philosophy," https://youtu.be/wRlaVnmw1i0
0:46 "It's Turtles All the Way Down!"
4:11 Way (Dao)
14:00 Yin and Yang:
24:34 Qi
31:10 Five Phases
39:10 Sexuality