CHINESE PHILOSOPHIES

BUDDHISM

ORIGIN AND FOUNDER

• Founded by Buddha
• Started in India
• Believe in most of what Hinduism believe
• Also believe that nirvana can be reached

PRINCIPLES AND BELIEFS

• Believes in reincarnation
• Believe in no god
• Believes in the harmony in the universe
• Believe suffering is caused by desire

DIFFUSION

• Spread to Southwest Asia to East Asia
• Spread during Maurya + Gupta empire

CONFUCIANISM

ORIGIN AND FOUNDER

• Started in China
• During the Zhou Dynasty
• Kung Fu-Tzu is the founder

PRINCIPLES

• It is an ethical code
• Moral characters with society, government, and individuals
• Goal is harmony, peace, and happiness
• Capable of achieving education, self effort, and self reflective
• Follows The Five Relationships

DIFFUSION

• Followed after death of founder
• Obtained position in government

TAOISM

ORIGIN AND FOUNDER

• Grew from Chinese Philosophies
• Merged into one teaching
• Lao- Tse is the founder

PRINCIPLES

• Philosophies that focus on balance + harmony
• Places a great emphasis on nature
• The Yin/Yang represents balance + harmony
• Emphasizes The Three Jewels
• The Three Jewels are compassion, moderation, and humility

DIFFUSION

• Spreads in areas surrounding China
• Teaching and beliefs in many philosophies and religion

SITES OF PICTURES

• earlyworldhistory.blogspot.com
• www.words-chinese.com
• www.glogster.com
• earlyworldhistory.blogspot.com
• www.lib.utexas.edu

SITES OF PICTURES

• edelen.bengalenglish.org
• www.thefamouspeople.com
• www.finecharms.com
• geology.com