Buddhism, Legalism, Taoism

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Buddhism, Legalism, Taoism

• Wednesday, May, 30 2007

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Buddhism

• Buddhism originated in India and was carried to
  China in the 1st century.

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Buddhism - Reincarnation

• Similar to the Hindu beliefs Buddhists believe in
  reincarnation.

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Buddhism - Meditation

• Zen -Buddhists believe in mediation to become
  enlightened.
• Meditation requires great self-discipline and
  ability to conquer oneself.

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Buddhism - Concepts

• Buddhists follow Confucian ethics and stress
  obligations of children to parents.

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Legalism

• The Legalist philosophy originated same time as
  Confucianism and Taoism.

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Legalism Philosophy

• Legalists assumed that human nature was evil ad
  people must be restricted by laws.
• Legalism teaches that a strong central government
  was essential to maintaining peace and order.

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Taoism (Daoism)

• Taoism originated about the same time as
  Confucianism.

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Taoism Philosophy

• Taoists believe that there was a natural order to
  existence and all people should do as little as
  possible to change it.
• Taoists oppose the existence of large governments
  and laws.
• Taoists believe humans are naturally good and
  should find their own place in nature and the
  natural world.

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