Buddhism and Confucianism Cy Woods Buddhism and Confucianism
Buddhism
Religions in Europe, Asia, and Africa Major religions in Europe, Africa, and Asia
Buddhism
Buddhism Comes from South Asia (India) about 500 B.C., then DIFFUSED to other parts of Asia 4th largest religion Founder: Siddhartha Gautama (known as Buddha) rejected the Hindu idea of caste
4 Noble Truths 1. There is suffering in this life. 2. There is suffering because of selfish, evil desires. 3. To end suffering, you must do away with selfish, evil desires. 4. To get rid of selfish desires, you must follow the 8 Fold Path.
BuddhisT Beliefs Buddhists believe in reincarnation After many cycles of reincarnation, a person might achieve Nirvana- freedom from suffering
Buddhism Beliefs The Eightfold Path
Today, Buddhism is mostly practiced in Tibet, Vietnam, Thailand…among other parts of East and SE Asia There are several branches of Buddhism
Where is Tibet?
Tibetan Buddhists believe the Dalai Lama is… -The reincarnation of the Buddha. Tenzin Gyatso- the 14th Dalai Lama
14th Dalai Lama as a boy
Nobel Peace Prize recipient- 1989
The Potola in Lhasa, Tibet
Confucianism
Confucianism If your parents tell you to do something, what is your reaction? Have you ever seen someone talk back to a teacher?
What is the stereotype of “Asian” kids in the U.S.?
Confucianism Not technically a religion because it doesn’t address the afterlife. Based on the teachings of Kong Fu Zi (Confucius) who lived in China. Started during a time of increasing poverty and crime.
Code of Conduct (good actions) or li Respect Loyalty Honesty Hard work Politeness Generosity
5 basic relationships 1. Ruler and subject 2. Parent and child 3. Husband and wife 4. Elder sibling and younger sibling 5. Friend and friend
Diffusion of Confucianism Seen throughout East Asian culture. Often blended into other religions.
Characteristics Respect for elderly and ancestors Honoring the family Obeying and being loyal to parents Not questioning authority
Other East Asia Religions Daosism (Taoism) Shintoism A mystical, contemporary version of Confucianism Ethnic religion of Japan Forces of nature are divine