While Jainism was more or less “contained” in India, Daoism teachings are widespread throughout the world. Unlike Jainism, Daoism is a philosophical teaching and not a religion. This may help explain why so many people around the world choose to follow it as an escape from the “industrial rat race.” Yet when compared side to side, it is easier to understand how one would choose to follow Daoism over Jainism.…
While the influence of Buddhism brought negative and positive responses from Chinese and Confucian scholars, Emperors, and Buddhists, it also brought an unbiased response toward Buddhism from Buddhist and Chinese scholars. An Anonymous Chinese scholar presents an unbiased response with the use of questions and answers.( Doc3) Although the scholar establishes a set of questions and answers that give a guide to defend buddhism against HOSTILE questions, he shows a sense of coexistence between Buddhism and COnfucianism. ( Doc 3) In addition, Zong MI, a Buddhist scholar also shares his unbiased response toward Confucius, Laozi, and Buddha. H e aARGUES for equality of all the philosophies as well as emphazies that they all lead to…
1. The question of Origin- Those who follow Buddhism have faith that the universe and god are one and the same. (Weider & Gutierrez, 201, 56) Buddhist turn to the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama also known as Buddha to live correct and at death escape the course of karma. After death, they trust they will become one with the universe.…
In Document 3 a Chinese scholar contradicts himself, his questions are against Buddhism but his answers are for. The questions are showing his arguments against Buddhism’s spread but the answers are giving the reasons why it should spread. It is almost like pros and cons. The last question in his first series asks: “Can the writings of the Buddha exceed the Classics and commentaries and beautify the accomplishments of the sages?” Then as an answer he compares Confucianism and Buddhism saying “To compare the sages to Buddha would be like comparing a white deer to a unicorn” obviously stating that Buddhism is the better of the two religions. So he must accept Buddhism’s spread but wouldn’t mind having Confucianism and Daoism as other religions in the country. In Document 5 Zong Mi, a Buddhist scholar, is for Buddhism but doesn’t disagree with the teachings of Confucianism or Daoism. He says that “Confucius, Laozi, and Buddha were all perfect sages,” which shows his tolerance for the other religions. He explains how these “sages” based their teachings on different people’s and the needs of the age. Zong Mi says “the sages” used different approaches to the peoples but they all encourage good deeds being perfected, the punishment of wicked deeds, and reward for good ones. He likes the idea of Buddhism but, like the Chinese scholar in Document 3, has no problem with other religions. They all kept order in the society at the time and should be respected in his…
Buddhism is a universalizing religion because members can be of any ethic, national or racial background. Buddhism is autonomous because there is no central authority. Distinguishing Symbols • Victory Banner • Buddha •…
Each religion has many different views on life. For example Buddhism teaches us that life brings on constant changes and someone can always find a way to make him or herself or a situation better. It shows to view everything in a positive way rather than negative. Hinduism is one of the largest religion practiced today, though unlike Buddhism and Taoism, Hinduism believe in multiple God and each God teaches a different view. Hinduism believes in reincarnation, which is why they don’t kill cows or elephants. Taoism out of all 3 is the smallest religion and is a Chinese religion that practice living life with pure harmony leaving anything negative out. Which I honestly think is something that is very similar between all three, they all believe…
Daoism: A religion hard to pin down but pervasive in influence as its ideas are found throughout Asian society and even in other religions…
Buddhism and Confucianism are not based on holy books or any specific gods. They are both focused on providing good values, and living a productive and meaningful life.…
As Buddhism spread into China, it was highly accepted into an empire looking to have a fresh start and establish a new or different belief system(other than Confucianism) to govern the state through, and many peasants and women supported this because they found welcome in this religion, while many others supported it merely for political gain. Buddha preached of four noble truths, all of which took people and their sorrows and helped them reach enlightenment; he applied his preachings to any person, which lead to popularity and the spread of religion (Doc 1). Zhi Dun, a Buddhist scholar, promoted the practice of Buddhism, referring to enlightenment and Nirvana as examples of Buddhism’s power. Zhi Dun, being a follower of Buddha, his statement was meant to strengthen Buddhism’s following (Doc 2). Around 500 CE, an anonymous Chinese scholar said in “The Disposition of Error” that Confucianism could not provide the same things that Buddhism could, but also recognized that both belief systems had value; his reason behind this was to say that Confucianism had not worked and that it needed to be replaced (Doc 3). Zong Mi, another Buddhist scholar, implied that Buddhism, Confucianism and even Daoism were all related (that they were all belief systems) and all had value; because he was part of…
The three major monotheistic religions of the western world evolved. They came in the following order: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. All had multiple contributors when referring to their sacred texts. Even though the chapters weren’t exactly written in order, the chapters were placed as chronologically as possible.…
What kind of man is Odysseus? He is a man of “twists and turns” (1.1) and there are not enough words to describe him. In the epic poem, The Odyssey by Homer, Odysseus is on his way home from the Trojan War. He goes through many challenges to get back to Ithaca. Odysseus is a man of contradiction, adventure, and determination.…
Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism were 3 philosophies. They all had a different way of teaching but all of them wanted to end the conflicts in China. In Confucianism everyone had a rule that they had to follow. Confucius believed that well organized society need to have younger ones respect the elders and their parents. Good government and social order should be based on a strong relationship in the family. It also believes that education was important for self and society. Daoism (Taoism) is all about interacting with the society and the world as it already is. Daoism is the understanding of how the world actually works, as in reality isn’t always what we expect. Legalism believed in punishments to maintain social orders and the “free” thinkers with their ideas shouldn’t be spread and should be under the government’s control. They also believed a powerful government is the key to organized society/social order.…
Confucianism and Buddhism have many similarities. One of these is that they are both primarily religions based on philosophy and how one lives their life. Confucianism stresses brotherhood and human conduct, while Buddhism stresses the eightfold path to enlightenment. Both religions view the Buddha in high regard. He is the founder of Buddhism, and the Buddha himself is followed by…
Confucianism and Daoism, although are intermingled among people who practice them, have very different views on what is necessary to become an exemplary person. Confucianism is based on the thought that education, history, structure, rules and regulation will lead to achievement and becoming fully human. Daoists, although they believe in order, hate structure, do not believe in education, and feel wandering, or going with the flow, being with nature, is most important in life.…
Buddhism and Catholicism are two main world religions that great populations believe in. Catholicism and Buddhism differ in teachings as well as holy books, life after death or reincarnation, and forgiveness of one’s sins. . They differ greatly in their belief systems, yet have similarities in the time they established their churches as well as the spirit of their followers.…
