1. Buddhism and Confucianism
Cy Woods
Buddhism and Confucianism

2. Buddhism

3. Religions in Europe, Asia, and Africa
Major religions in
Europe,
Africa, and Asia

4. Buddhism

5. 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

6. 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.

7. BuddhisT Beliefs Buddhists believe in reincarnation
After many cycles of reincarnation, a person might achieve Nirvana- freedom from suffering

8. Buddhism Beliefs
The Eightfold Path

10. Today, Buddhism is mostly practiced in Tibet, Vietnam, Thailand…among other parts of East and SE Asia
There are several branches of Buddhism

12. Where is Tibet?

13. Tibetan Buddhists believe the Dalai Lama is…
-The reincarnation
of the Buddha.
Tenzin Gyatso- the 14th Dalai Lama

14. 14th Dalai Lama as a boy

15. Nobel Peace Prize recipient- 1989

16. The Potola in Lhasa, Tibet

18. Confucianism

19. Confucianism
If your parents tell you to do something, what is your reaction?
Have you ever seen someone talk back to a teacher?

20. What is the stereotype of “Asian” kids in the U.S.?

21. 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.

22. Code of Conduct (good actions) or li Respect Loyalty Honesty Hard work
Politeness
Generosity

23. 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

24. Diffusion of Confucianism
Seen throughout East Asian culture.
Often blended into other religions.

25. Characteristics Respect for elderly and ancestors Honoring the family
Obeying and being loyal to parents
Not questioning authority

26. Other East Asia Religions
Daosism (Taoism)
Shintoism
A mystical, contemporary version of Confucianism
Ethnic religion of Japan
Forces of nature are divine