How Did The Eightfold Path Of Confucianism
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Eastern Religion Elements Matrix
Hinduism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Daoism
Countries of origin
Hinduism originated in India 4-6 thousand years ago.
Originated in Northern India in approx. 500BC
Confucianism originated in China in the fifth century BC
Originated in China at approx. 20-200 AD
Historical figures and events
Srila Vyasadeva
Lord Krishna
Siddhartha Gautama was torn after seeing the real world outside his father’s palace. He left his father’s riches to go on a spiritual plight which untimately became Buddhism.
Confucius
He spread the word of harmony during the times when the states of China were at war with one another.
Daoism traces its roots to 6th Century BC Chinese philosopher Laozi wrote the iconic book …show more content…
Dao De Jing on the tenets of the Dao.
Zhuangzi
Zhang Daoling
Central beliefs
Karma(actions)
Samsara(cycles of birth)
Moksha(liberation from the cycles of birth)
Meditation
Yoga
The Four Noble Truths
The Eightfold Path
Confucians believe that all people are good, that you should respect and follow your elders, ancestors should be worshiped, education is strongly emphasized, and individual meditation.
The primary belief is in learning and practicing “The Way” (Dao) which is the ultimate truth to the universe.
They also believe in Yin and Yang
Nature of God
Some Hindu’s believe in one God, while others believe in many God’s
There is no absolute God. While Buddist can believe in God they are taught to focus on their own spiritual path
There is no influence of God in Confucianism. It is mainly about how you should live life and use correct behavior.
Does not believe in a formal God, but a force that existed before Heaven and Earth.
Texts
The Vedas- Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda, and the Atharva Veda
The Tripitaka and the Sutras
The Si Shu
Wu Jing
Daode Jing
Zhaungzi
Ritual and practice
(sacred elements & their meaning)
Images of gods and shrines.
Puja-morning ritual
Meditation
Reading scriptures
Meditation
Mantras
Mudras
Prayer wheels
The four life practices-birth, reaching maturity, marriage, and death.
Religious rites and services.
Shamans calling on spirits
Priests who pray for the followers
Ethics and morality
Selfless acts while in mortal being are seen as a way to reach Moksha.
The Middle Way-do not take life, do not steal, refrain from sexual misconduct, no lying, and to not use drugs or alcohol.
Li-way of acting
Hsiao-love for family
Yi-righteousness
Xin-honesty
Jen-benevolence
Chung-loyalty to the state
Nine Practices-
Softness and weakness
Being nameless
Non action
Guard women
Being adept
Desire less
Yielding and withdrawing
Knowing how to stop and be content
Clarity and stillness
Eastern Religion Elements Matrix
Hinduism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Daoism
Countries of origin
Hinduism originated in India 4-6 thousand years ago.
Originated in Northern India in approx. 500BC
Confucianism originated in China in the fifth century BC
Originated in China at approx. 20-200 AD
Historical figures and events
Srila Vyasadeva
Lord Krishna
Siddhartha Gautama was torn after seeing the real world outside his father’s palace. He left his father’s riches to go on a spiritual plight which untimately became Buddhism.
Confucius
He spread the word of harmony during the times when the states of China were at war with one another.
Daoism traces its roots to 6th Century BC Chinese philosopher Laozi wrote the iconic book …show more content…
Dao De Jing on the tenets of the Dao.
Zhuangzi
Zhang Daoling
Central beliefs
Karma(actions)
Samsara(cycles of birth)
Moksha(liberation from the cycles of birth)
Meditation
Yoga
The Four Noble Truths
The Eightfold Path
Confucians believe that all people are good, that you should respect and follow your elders, ancestors should be worshiped, education is strongly emphasized, and individual meditation.
The primary belief is in learning and practicing “The Way” (Dao) which is the ultimate truth to the universe.
They also believe in Yin and Yang
Nature of God
Some Hindu’s believe in one God, while others believe in many God’s
There is no absolute God. While Buddist can believe in God they are taught to focus on their own spiritual path
There is no influence of God in Confucianism. It is mainly about how you should live life and use correct behavior.
Does not believe in a formal God, but a force that existed before Heaven and Earth.
Texts
The Vedas- Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda, and the Atharva Veda
The Tripitaka and the Sutras
The Si Shu
Wu Jing
Daode Jing
Zhaungzi
Ritual and practice
(sacred elements & their meaning)
Images of gods and shrines.
Puja-morning ritual
Meditation
Reading scriptures
Meditation
Mantras
Mudras
Prayer wheels
The four life practices-birth, reaching maturity, marriage, and death.
Religious rites and services.
Shamans calling on spirits
Priests who pray for the followers
Ethics and morality
Selfless acts while in mortal being are seen as a way to reach Moksha.
The Middle Way-do not take life, do not steal, refrain from sexual misconduct, no lying, and to not use drugs or alcohol.
Li-way of acting
Hsiao-love for family
Yi-righteousness
Xin-honesty
Jen-benevolence
Chung-loyalty to the state
Nine Practices-
Softness and weakness
Being nameless
Non action
Guard women
Being adept
Desire less
Yielding and withdrawing
Knowing how to stop and be content
Clarity and stillness