TAOISM,BUDDISM,AND CONFUCIANISM

TO END DISIRE

TO SPRED SOUTHEAST TO ASIA

CHINA DURING ZHOU CHOU DYNASTY

KUNG FU-TZU

t  is  not  a  religion  but  rather  is  an  ethical  code  dealing  with  the  moral  character  of individuals,  society,  and  government

Spread  by  his  followers  after  the  death  of  Confucius  as  they  obtained  positions  in government

Grew  from  ancient  Chinese  philosophies  that  were  merged  into  one  basic  teaching.  In some  ways  it  grew  from  a  reaction  to  the  spread  of  Confucianism  and  Buddhism

Lao-Tse

The  Way”  (or  the  Path)  and  it’s  a  series  of philosophical  teachings  that  focuses  on  achieving  balance  and  harmony  in  the  universe,  and  in one’s  life

Taoism  spread  primarily  to  the  areas  immediately  surrounding  China  and  has  been incorporated  into  the  teachings  and  beliefs  of  several  philosophies  and  religions  –  most  notably Buddhism  and  Shintoism