1. Buddhism, Daoism, & Confucianism Follow along on slides with black title text, take notes on slides with red title text.

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

3. The Spread of Buddhism

4. Word bank: JapanChina IndiaKorea

5. Spread of Buddhism Buddhism starts in India Spread to China by traders & missionarie s Spread to Korea from China Spread to Japan from Korea

6. 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

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

8. Daoism & The Simpsons “The Simpsons – Season 2 Episode 6: Dead Putting Society” – Start: 7:30 or 12:20 – End: 18:20 or 20:30 Homer (“Western” American & European thinking) vs. Lisa (“Eastern” Asian thinking) Compare & contrast Homer’s actions towards Bart with Lisa’s actions towards him. Discussion after video

9. What do you know/remember about Confucianism? Confucius says, “This is where you Think-Pair Share with someone next to you.”

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

11. Influence of Confucianism Confucian TeachingEffect 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.)

12. 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

13. Chinese Beliefs & Religions Graphic Organizer BuddhismConfucianismTaoism Is it a religion? Founder Teachings & Beliefs ------ ------ ------ Afterlife---