CHINA

BUDDHISM

• It began in India
• It was founded by Siddhartha Gautama
• One of the beliefs was that there shall not be any pain
• Also every one should give up all desire
• Believed in reincarnation

Buddhism

• The core of Buddhism is based on the Four Noble Truths
• Also it's based on the Eightfold Path
• It spread through the Southeast Asia and to East Asia
• Buddhism does not hold a belief in a deity
• They believe in reincarnation,but when they die they can reach the nirvana

Confucianism

• The founder is Kung Fu-Tu
• This is not a religion
• This is a ethical code
• The goals are order,harmony,peace
• This is seen in the Five relationships

Confucianism continue

• The five relationships are
• 1- Parent-child: kindness
• 2- Husband-wife: righteous behavior
• 3- Elder sibling younger sibling :gentility in the eldest brother
• Four and five will be on the other page

Confucianism cont.

• 4- elder friend-younger friend: humane consideration in elders
• 5- Ruler-subject: benevolence in rulers and loyalty
• It spread by his followers after his death
• It spread to Korea and Japan

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