1. Chinese Beliefs & Religions

2. BuddhismConfucianismTaoism Founder Teachings & Beliefs ------ ------ ------ Afterlife---

3. BuddhismConfucianismTaoism Founder Siddhartha Gautama ConfuciusLao Tzu Gods PolytheisticN/ASpirits & deities Teachings & Beliefs -Life is full of suffering -Goal of life is to escape suffering -Reincarnation (i.e. rebirth) -Karma -”Code of conduct” -Everyone has a function in society -Emphasis on honesty, loyalty, & proper behaviors (manners) -”The Tao” (go with the flow) -Yin/Yang -Goal is to achieve inner peace Afterlife ReincarnationN/ANothing Chinese Beliefs & Religions