Buddhism, Daoism, & Confucianism

What do you remember about Buddhism? Karma Reincarnation “Life is full of suffering” (Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path) Nirvana (NOT THE BAND!!)

The Spread of Buddhism

The Spread of Buddhism Word bank: Japan China India Korea

Spread of Buddhism Buddhism starts in India Spread to China by traders & missionaries Spread to Korea from China Spread to Japan from Korea

Importance of Buddhism Collapse of Han Dynasty led to disorder, war, & starvation People were attracted to Buddhism’s message of hope & salvation Life is full of suffering The way to end suffering is to end all desires

Buddhism: Teaches that the way to find truth is to give up all desires for things Brought to China by traders and missionaries Attracted many Chinese seeking comfort and peace Spread throughout China; many rulers feared Buddhism's growing influence and worried that Chinese traditions and customs would be lost.

Daoism Belief in the “Tao” (or the way) “Go with the flow” Goals: harmony with nature & inner peace Yin Yang = symbol for balance

Confucianism Higher Class (Emperor, husband, father, older sibling) Takes care of & sets good examples for Owes loyalty & obedience to Lower Class (Subject, wife, child, younger sibling)

Influence of Confucianism Confucian Teaching Effect on China Education as a way to achieve success in life -Efficient, well-trained government officials -Civil Service Exams “Code of conduct” for relationships between people -Respect for authority figures (emperor, parents, elders, etc.)

Neo-Confucianism Confucianism began to combine Buddhist & Taoist teachings during Song Dynasty

Neo-Confucianism Focus on education & morality (right and wrong) Education can come from books AND life experience