EAST ASIAN RELIGIONS

BUDDHISM

• Based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama
• Theravada (School of Elders) is a branch of Buddhism
• Mahayana (The Great Vehicle) is a branch of Buddhism
• They believe in rebirth and what you do in one life influences your next

CONFUCIANISM

• Based on teachings of Confucious
• Respecting your elders is a belief
• Believe that everything is supposed to be peaceful
• "Five Classics" were books believed to be the basic texts of Confucianism

SHINTOISM

• There is no known founder
• They believe wrong deeds create impurity
• They do purification ceremonies to purify themselves
• They believe after you die you go to yomi

TAOISM

• Living in harmony with the Tao or "path"
• Based on the teachings of Lao-Tzu
• Believe in the powers of yin and yang
• Compassion moderation and humility are the "three treasures"

BUDDHISM VS. SHINTOISM

• Similarities: both are main religions in Japan
• Both are against wrong deeds
• Differents: Buddhists believe in rebirth
• Shintoism believes in yomi