Chinese Beliefs

Background Founded by Siddhartha Gautama around 563 B.C.E. Founded by Siddhartha Gautama around 563 B.C.E. 360 million followers (3-5 million in US) 360 million followers (3-5 million in US) Buddhism calls itself "non-theistic“ Buddhism calls itself "non-theistic“ Reached China around 1 C.E. Reached China around 1 C.E.

Beliefs/Teachings –Buddha not seen as a god –Pali Canon –Meditation

The Four Noble Truths  The Noble Truth of Suffering  The Noble Truth of the Cause of Suffering  The Noble Truth of the End of Suffering  The Noble Truth of the Path

The Eightfold Path Right Understanding Right Understanding Right Thought Right Thought Right Speech Right Speech Right Action Right Action Right Work Right Work Right Effort Right Effort Right Mindfulness Right Mindfulness Right Concentration Right Concentration

The Five Precepts Do not harm any living thing. Do not harm any living thing. Do not steal. Take only what is given. Do not steal. Take only what is given. Avoid over-stimulation. Avoid over-stimulation. Do not say unkind things. Do not say unkind things. Do not take alcohol or drugs. Do not take alcohol or drugs.

Branches Mahayana Mahayana –Popular in China, Japan, Vietnam, Tibet, Nepal, Korea Theravada Theravada –Popular in Southeast Asian countries – Burma, Thailand, Laos, Sri Lanka, Cambodia

Spiritual leaders Spiritual leaders Bodhisattvas – 5 major ones Bodhisattvas – 5 major ones –Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion –Manjushri, bodhisattva of wisdom –Kshitigarbha, the savior of beings in hell and as a guide to deceased children. –Mahasthamaprapta, the power of wisdom –Samantabhadra, lord of truth

Rites of Passage Birth Birth Marriage Marriage Death Death

Celebrations Buddhists call them the Three Jewels Buddhists call them the Three Jewels –Vesak – during the full moon of May/June  Celebrates Buddha’s Enlightenment –Dharma Day – in July  Marks the beginning of Buddha’s teachings and the founding of Buddhism –Sangha Day – in November  Celebrates the spiritual community

Spread of Buddhism

Confucianism

Timeline  551 BCE: Confucius is born  515 BCE: Confucius becomes one of the first teachers in China  BCE: Confucius and his disciples wander through China  400 BCE: After Confucius’s death, his disciples finish the Analects  213 BCE: Qin Dynasty declares that all Confucian books should be burned  2nd Century BCE: Han Empire comes in and promotes Confucianism as the stabilizing force in society

Beliefs/Teachings –Many view Confucius as a god –Holy Book- The Analects, the Five Classics –No clergy –6.3 million followers

Five Basic Relationships Emperor and subject Emperor and subject Parent and child Parent and child Husband and wife Husband and wife Siblings Siblings Friends Friends

Social order, harmony, and good government should be based on strong family relationships. Social order, harmony, and good government should be based on strong family relationships. Respect for parents and elders is important to a well-ordered society. Respect for parents and elders is important to a well-ordered society. Education is important both to the welfare of the individual and to society. Education is important both to the welfare of the individual and to society.

Major Rituals Honoring Ancestors Honoring Ancestors Teacher’s Day Teacher’s Day Capping Capping Marriage Marriage Mourning rites Mourning rites

3. The _____ are based on suffering and how to end it. 4.Buddhists practice meditation. T or F 1. Buddhism was founded by _____. 2. Buddha is seen as a god. T or F 5. Confucian followers read the _____.

9. Confucius is the first great ______ in China. 7. The branch of Buddhism primarily followed in China is Mahayana. T or F 8. The __________ guides Buddhists toward Enlightenment. 6. Confucius taught that a society organized around the Five Basic Relationships would provide direction for personal behavior and a good government. T or F

3. The Four Noble Truths are based on suffering and how to end it. 4.Buddhists practice meditation. T or F 1. Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama. 2. Buddha is seen as a god. T or F 5. Confucian followers read the Analects.

9. Confucius is the first great teacher in China. 7. The branch of Buddhism primarily followed in China is Mahayana. T or F 8. The Eightfold Path guides Buddhists toward Enlightenment. 6. Confucius taught that a society organized around the Five Basic Relationships would provide direction for personal behavior and a good government. T or F

Textbook Buddhism – pp Buddhism – pp Confucianism – pp Confucianism – pp On page 715, answer Qs. 1, 2, 11 & 12 On page 715, answer Qs. 1, 2, 11 & 12

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Answer … 1. Buddhism was founded by _____. 1. Buddhism was founded by _____ The _____ are based on suffering and how to end it. 3. The _____ are based on suffering and how to end it. 4.Buddhists practice meditation. T or F 4.Buddhists practice meditation. T or F 5. Confucian followers read the _____. 5. Confucian followers read the _____