Chinese Philosophies

Buddhism

Origins and Founder

• Buddhism began in India
• Buddhism incorporated much of Hinduism in it's practice.
• Siddhartha Gautama founded Buddism
• Siddhartha Gautama after experiencing pain, and hardships concluded that the cause of all suffering is Desire.

Principles

• Desire is the cause of suffering and the way to end suffering is to end desire.
• Buddhism is based on the Four Noble Truths, and Eightfold Path.
• Buddhism does not hold a belief in one deity.
• Many believe that Buddhism is not a religion, but a philosophy that places great emphasis on-
• a mans actions, his ability to think right, and his coexistence in harmony with the forces of the universe.

Diffusion

• Buddhism spread to Southeast Asia, and to East Asia.
• This religion is actively trying to convert others.

Confucianism

Origins, and Founder

• Started in China during the Zhou Dynasty.
• Feudalism crime was spreading, and Confucius spoke of returning to the moral standards of the ancients.
• Kung Fu-Tzu (Confucius) founded Confucianism in 551-479 BC

Principles

• Ethical code dealing with the moral character of individuals, society, and government.
• Goals: are order, harmony, peace, and happiness on Earth.
• The most important principles consist with the ideal conduct that controls social actions.
• The social actions are seen in five relationships: 1. Parent- child, 2. Husband- Wife-
• 3.Elder sibling- younger sibling, 4.Elder friend- younger friend, and 5. Ruler- subject.