BUDDHISM

ORIGINS

FOUNDER

• Founded by Sidhartha Gautama.
• Saw the suffering of others on the streets
• Questioned the meaning of life
• Found out that the cause of it all was desire.
• Decides to give up all desires to stop suffering

Principles

• Give up all desire
• The Eight-Fold Path
• Four Noble Truths

DIFFUSION

CONFUCIANISM

ORIGINS

• During the Zhou Dynasty
• After the end of feudalism

Founder

PRINCIPLES

• 4 primary goals
• The Five Relationships
• Deals with the moral character of individuals
• More likely an ethical code instead of a religion

DIFFUSION

• Spread by Confucius' death
• Spread to Korea and Japan
• Principles became the foundation of Chinese education

TAOISM

ORIGIN

• Grew from ancient Chinese philosophies
• Philosophies merged into one basic teaching

Founder

PRINCIPLES

• Series of philosophical teachings
• Focuses on obtaining balance and harmony
• Yin/Yang reflects balance and harmony
• Emphasizes the Three Jewels
• Three Jewels are compassion,moderation,and humility

DIFFUSION

• Spread to the surrounding areas of China
• Added into teachings and beliefs of several philosophies

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