Chinese Philosophies
Published on Nov 23, 2015
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Buddhism
Founder
- Siddhartha Gautama
- He left his city
- Wandered through the land were he felt pain
- As a result he developed compassion
- Eliminating desire, which became the basis of Buddhism
Origins
- Began in India and incorporated much of Hinduism in its practice
Beleifs/Principles
- Desire is the course of suffering
- Buddhism DOES teach the concept of reincarnation
- The way to end suffering is to end desire
Diffusion/ spread
- Spread to Southeast Asia and east Asia
- Especially during the Muarya Empire
Confucianism
Founder
- Kung fu-Tzu
Beliefs/Principles
- The goals are order, harmony, peace, and happiness
- The man is capable of achieving through education
- This is seen through the five relationships
- First, Parent-Child: kindness in father and obtained devotion in son
- Second, Husband- Wife: Righteous behavior in husband and obedience in the wife
Beliefs continued
- Third, Elder sibling- Younger sibling: gentility in elder and respect in younger
- Fourthly, Elder friend - younger friend: respect your elders
- Fifthly, Ruler-subject be loyal to your rulers
Diffusion
- Spread by his followers
- It became the foundation of Chinese education
- These teachings spread to Korea
Taoism
Founder
- Lao- Tse
Origins
- Grew from ancient Chinese philosophies
Beliefs/ principles
- Tao means the way
- They want harmony in the universe
- Associated with the yin yang
- Which reflects on harmony and balance
Diffusion/spread
- Spread to places surrounding china
- Incorporated into the teachings and beliefs of other religions
- Such as Buddhism
- And Shintoism
