CHINESE PHILOSOPHIES

BUDDHISM

ORIGINS

• Began in India
• Incorporated much of Hinduism

FOUNDER

• Siddartha Guatama
• Indian prince
• Reared a life of luxury
• Left his city to wander the land
• While wandering he experienced pain sand suffering

DIFFUSION

• Spread East and Southeast Asia
• Actively seeks to convert others
• NEVER widely accepted in India

PRINCIPLES

• Desire is the cause of suffering
• To end suffering one must end desire
• Teaches the concept of reincarnation
• Believed that nirvana can be reached

CONFUCIANISM

ORIGINS

• Took place in china during Zhou dynasty

FOUNDER

• Kung Fu-tzu (Confucius)
• Born in 551BC
• Died in 479BC

DIFFUSION

• Spread by followers after death
• The principles of Confucius became the foundation in education
• These teachings spread to Korea and Japan
• Obtained positions in government

PRINCIPLES

• Not a religion, rather and ethnic code
• Moral character of society
• Primary goals; harmony, peace, and happiness on earth
• These goals are seen in the five relationships.
• Parent-Child, Husband-Wife, Sibling-Sibling, Friend-Friend, Ruler-Subject

TAOISM

ORIGINS

ORIGINS

• Grew from ancient Chinese philosophies
• Grew from spread of Confucianism and Buddhism

FOUNDER

• Lao-Tse

DIFFUSION

• Primarily spread surrounding china
• Helped in the teachings of several beliefs and philosophies
• Incorporated other religions mostly Buddhism & Shintoism

PRINCIPLES

• Tao means "The way"
• Series of philosophical teachings
• Focuses on achieving balance
• Demonstrates the way uh and should live
• The yin/yang reflects the ideals of harmony and balance