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Chinese Philosophies

Published on Nov 29, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

CHINESE PHILOSOPHIES

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BUDDHISM

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ORIGIN AND FOUNDER

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

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