Chinese Religions

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Chinese Religions

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1. Buddhism

2. Taoism

3. Confucianism

4. Venn Diagram

Buddhism

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment

What is buddhism?

Buddhism is a non-theistic religion and philosophical tradition that originated in India over 2,500 years ago. It's based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha, and is considered one of the world's major religions.

What is buddhism?

Buddhism focuses on personal spiritual development and the pursuit of enlightenment, or nirvana. Buddhists believe that life is full of suffering and impermanence, and that the cycle of death and rebirth can only be ended by eliminating greed, hatred, and ignorance. The path to enlightenment is through morality, meditation, and wisdom, and is guided by the Eightfold Path.

Other Key Beliefs

• Reincarnation

• Karma

• The Human Realm

• Non-theistic

reincarnation

Belief that a living being's non-physical essence is reborn in a new body after death.

Karma

The idea that a person's actions and intentions have consequences that affect their present and future lives

Human realm

Non-theistic

The human realm is considered the highest realm of rebirth because it offers the chance to achieve enlightenment.

Buddhism is generally non-theistic, and rejects the idea of a creator god.

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Taoism

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

What is taoism

Taoism is a Chinese philosophy and religion that originated around 2,500 years ago and is based on the idea of living in harmony with the Tao, or the natural flow of the universe

Beliefs

Practices

Taoism emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao, a mysterious principle that is the source of the universe. Taoists believe that all living things should live in harmony with the universe and the energy found in it, known as ch'i. Taoists also believe in balancing the forces of yin and yang, which represent matching pairs like light and dark, hot and cold, and action and inaction.

Taoists meditate, make offerings, and perform other rituals at temples and monasteries. They may also practice hygiene practices, such as avoiding meat, wine, and the five grains, and replacing them with fruits, berries, and roots and tubers.

Attitude

History

Taoism became well-known in the eighth century C.E. as the religion of the Tang dynasty.

Taoism encourages a positive, active attitude toward the occult and the metaphysical. It also encourages passivity, calmness, and non-strife.

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confucianism

Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire

what is confucianism

Confucianism is a system of thought and behavior that originated in ancient China about 2,500 years ago and is based on the teachings of Confucius. It's often described as a philosophy, religion, or way of life, and is also known as Ruism or Ru classicism.

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focus

core teachings

Confucianism emphasizes the importance of having a good moral character, which can be achieved through the virtue of ren, or "humanity". Other core teachings include the importance of education and the idea that the key to an ideal society is in the past.

Confucianism focuses on ethical doctrine and rules of conduct for living in harmony. It's characterized by a lack of a deity, formal clergy, or competing establishment.

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social values

filial piety

A core Confucian teaching is the idea of filial piety, which is the belief that humans are indebted to their parents and should honor them even after they've died.

Confucianism is characterized by an emphasis on social values and norms, such as respecting parents, being loyal to the government, and keeping to one's place in society.

who is confucius

He was a philosopher and teacher who lived from 551-479BCE.

His belief was on ethics, good behavior and moral character.

Is Confucianiam a religion or a philosophy?

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