Buddhism

Origins

• Buddhism began in India
• China was also Buddhism

Founder

• Siddhartha Gautama found Buddhism
• Siddhartha Gautama was an prince

Principles

• Buddhism believes in reincarnation
• Buddhism doesn't believe in deity
• Desire is the cause of suffering
• Buddhism is based on four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path

Diffusion

• It spread to Southeast Asia
• It spread to east Asia

Confucianism

Origins

• Confucianism started during the Zhou Dynasty
• After the feudalism crime Confucius spoke in returning to moral standards

Founder

• Kung Fu-Tzu found Confucianism
• Kung Fu-Tzu was alive from 551-479 BC

Principles

• Confucianism is not a religion
• Confucianism deals with conduct that controls social actions
• The goals are harmony, peace, and happiness
• They had five relationships

Diffusion

• It spread by his followers
• They spread to Korea & Japan

Taoism

Origins

• It grew from ancient Chinese philosophies
• It grew from a reaction to the spread of Confucianism & Buddhism

Founder

• Lao-Tse found Taoism
• Laozi rode his water buffalo westward into a great desert

Principles

• Tao means the way or the path
• Tao of a series of philosophical teachings that focuses on achieving balance
• Taoism places a great emphasis on nature as a example of balance
• The symbol most associated with Taoism the Tin

Diffusion

• Taoism spread to surrounding China
• Incorporated into the teaching and beliefs of several philosophies and religions