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BUDDHISM

Major world religion in sense of philosophy And it has about 300,000,000 people living by it. It was discovered by Gautama Buddha It will lead to true happiness It explain the purpose of life, injustices and inequality around the world.

History of Buddhism It was started 2500 years ago Buddha was the prince of Lumbini He was very unhappy in his royal life He traveled for six years exploring other religions After his journey and much meditation, he was finally “enlightened” He discovered the middle path the key to happiness. For the rest of his life he wandered Asia, preaching his new religion It was started 2500 years ago Buddha was the prince of Lumbini He was very unhappy in his royal life He traveled for six years exploring other religions After his journey and much meditation, he was finally “enlightened” He discovered the middle path the key to happiness. For the rest of his life he wandered Asia, preaching his new religion

What did Buddha teach? THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS THE NOBLE EIGHTFOLD PATH THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS THE NOBLE EIGHTFOLD PATH

THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS

THE NOBLE EIGHTFOLD PATH

Sutras-actual saying of Buddha Suttas-Sacred Text from other people practicing Buddhism Sutras-actual saying of Buddha Suttas-Sacred Text from other people practicing Buddhism

Confucianism

Confucianism is an ethical and philosophical system developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius Confucianism originated as an "ethical-socio-political teaching" during the Spring and Autumn Period, but later developed metaphysical and cosmological elements in the Han dynasty.

History of Confucianism Confucianism is often characterized as a system of social and ethical philosophy rather than a religion. In fact, Confucianism built on an ancient religious foundation to establish the social values, institutions, and transcendent ideals of traditional Chinese society. the sense of religious identity and common moral understanding at the foundation of a society's central institutions. Confucianism was part of the Chinese social fabric and way of life; to Confucians, everyday life was the arena of religion. 350,000,000 believers Confucianism is often characterized as a system of social and ethical philosophy rather than a religion. In fact, Confucianism built on an ancient religious foundation to establish the social values, institutions, and transcendent ideals of traditional Chinese society. the sense of religious identity and common moral understanding at the foundation of a society's central institutions. Confucianism was part of the Chinese social fabric and way of life; to Confucians, everyday life was the arena of religion. 350,000,000 believers

Beliefs Confucians believe that all people are good, that you should respect and follow your elders, ancestors should be worshiped, education is strongly emphasized, and Yin and Yang represent opposite forces that balance out everything in life. Li: includes ritual, propriety, etiquette, etc. Hsiao: love within the family. Love of parents for their children and of children for their parents Yi: righteousness Xin: honesty and trustworthiness Jen: benevolence, humaneness towards others. The highest Confucian virtue Chung: loyalty to the state.

Scared Text The five books written by Confucius  Book of History  Book of Poetry  Book of Changes  Book of Rites  Spring and Autumn Annuals

What is Taoism? Taoism (modern Daoism) is a philosophical, ethical, and religious tradition of Chinese origin that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao The term Tao means "way", "path" or "principle", and can also be found in Chinese philosophies and religions other than Taoism. 20,000, ,000,000 believers Taoism (modern Daoism) is a philosophical, ethical, and religious tradition of Chinese origin that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao The term Tao means "way", "path" or "principle", and can also be found in Chinese philosophies and religions other than Taoism. 20,000, ,000,000 believers

History of Taoism The history of Taoism stretches throughout Chinese history.Taoism Originating in prehistoric China, it has exerted a powerful influence over Chinese culture throughout the ages. Taoism evolved in response to changing times, with its doctrine and associated practices being revised and refined. The history of Taoism stretches throughout Chinese history.Taoism Originating in prehistoric China, it has exerted a powerful influence over Chinese culture throughout the ages. Taoism evolved in response to changing times, with its doctrine and associated practices being revised and refined.

Sacred Text Tao Te Ching  81 chapter book on the nature of the Tao “the Way” of living a simple life Chuang-tzu  A more detailed version of the Tao Te Ching

History of Christianity

The three major branches of Christianity are Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestantism, with numerous subcategories within each of these branches.

beliefs Christians believe that God is the sole creator of the universe and is the one who sustains human beings. They believe that Jesus is the son of God and he died so as to save human beings from sin. They believe in Eternal life after death and resurrection.

Sacred Text The Holy Bible  Describes the history, beliefs, rules, and teachings of Jesus Christ and the Christian beliefs