1- "Noble Action, Sacred Call, or Desire" Please respond to the following:
Explain whether or not you think Siddhartha Gautama's quest to find enlightenment falls under the category of noble action, sacred call, or desire. Discuss how his decision to leave his family would be received in today's culture.
2- "Actionless Action (Daosim) and the Practice of Virtue (Confucianism)" Please respond to the following:
Identify and explain at least three aspects of wu wei (non-doing) that would be practical in the busy lives of city dwellers, especially those living in the West. Provide a rationale for your response.