Compare And Contrast Buddhism And Confucianism
Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism are the three philosophies of the ancient sages. While each philosophy is different in its own way, they are as well the same in the own since. Taoism was founded by Lao Tzu, and its meaning is the way Taoists believes that after one dies the person’s soul survives outside the body and travel through the world. They believe that nature is the rule of their religion, in which following the rule of nature will lead to happiness, and prosperity. The purpose of Taoism is to unify the economical classes by emphasizing the virtues and knowledge of Taoism. Confucianism was founded by Confucius, and its mean is literally follower of Confucius. Confucianist believe that there is only one God. When one dies the soul
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Buddhist believed in Devas as the God, per-say, and that after death the soul would be reborn again into the world to continue one’s journey. The teachings of Buddha were expressed in the Four Noble Truths. Unlike the other two sages, Buddhist believed in pain, and pain alone. Lastly they believed that nature was evil and leads to pain and suffering. I believe Confucianism is the way that we live our life. In today’s age we describe the philosophy as “karma.” If you do something bad to another person, then karma will return as the earth spins and negative things will begin to happen to you. For instance, if you hit someone with a door, as you let go of the door you could fall on your face. This is karma. If you treat people with dignity and respect karma is more likely to return in good favor in your time of need. My core belief follows the Confucius philosophy of morals. I believe that we should do unto others as you want done to you. This means we should treat others with respect, dignity, and self-sacrifice, and in turn when I am in need something will be looking over me and be returning the favor. I do not believe in God as a God, however I believe that there is “something” watching over me. If I am polite, and courteous to people then in turn they will be that way to
Buddhist believed in Devas as the God, per-say, and that after death the soul would be reborn again into the world to continue one’s journey. The teachings of Buddha were expressed in the Four Noble Truths. Unlike the other two sages, Buddhist believed in pain, and pain alone. Lastly they believed that nature was evil and leads to pain and suffering. I believe Confucianism is the way that we live our life. In today’s age we describe the philosophy as “karma.” If you do something bad to another person, then karma will return as the earth spins and negative things will begin to happen to you. For instance, if you hit someone with a door, as you let go of the door you could fall on your face. This is karma. If you treat people with dignity and respect karma is more likely to return in good favor in your time of need. My core belief follows the Confucius philosophy of morals. I believe that we should do unto others as you want done to you. This means we should treat others with respect, dignity, and self-sacrifice, and in turn when I am in need something will be looking over me and be returning the favor. I do not believe in God as a God, however I believe that there is “something” watching over me. If I am polite, and courteous to people then in turn they will be that way to