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Buddhism, Daoism and Confucianism Notes

Buddhism, Daoism and Confucianism Notes. Buddhism. Prince, Siddhartha, was born Father wanted him to be a business man Dad sheltered Sid from suffering One day Sid went for a carriage ride Saw an old man Saw a sick man Saw a dead man. Story of Buddha continued.

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Buddhism, Daoism and Confucianism Notes

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  1. Buddhism, Daoism and Confucianism Notes

  2. Buddhism • Prince, Siddhartha, was born • Father wanted him to be a business man • Dad sheltered Sid from suffering • One day Sid went for a carriage ride • Saw an old man • Saw a sick man • Saw a dead man

  3. Story of Buddha continued.. • Realized there was a lot of pain the world • Pain is inescapable • Left castle and meditated • Ate a grain of rice a day • Almost died • Realized that all the suffering is caused by desire. • Desiring money, popularity, beauty, revenge • To find the meaning of life you have to give up all desires.

  4. (current) Dalai Lama

  5. Buddhism Notes • Dalai Lama is leader of Buddhism • Basic belief: wants and desires cause suffering • e.g.: Money, power, fame, love are all traps • Need to stop wanting and you will find happiness. • 1950: Chinese conquered region of Tibet • Buddhist beliefs influenced Southeast Asia (e.g. India, China, Japan…)

  6. Taoism (Daoism) notes • Live your life in harmony with nature • Principle: Live in the moment (like a dog) • Yin Yang: The Balance of life • Popular in Southeast Asia

  7. Symbol of Yin Yang

  8. South Korea Flag

  9. Some famous Taoist Proverbs • “When you are content to simply be yourself and don’t compare or compete, everybody will respect you.” • “Care about people’s approval and you will be their prisoner.”

  10. Confucianism Notes • No god – an approach to living life • Popular in Southeast Asia • Developed by Confucius (Kong Fuzi) • Emphasizes order and respect • E.g.  children respect their parents • Community is more important than any one person.

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