3 Ways of Thought BuddhismTaoismConfucianism

Confucius

Confucius was born here and lived during the Zhou dynasty. Anthem

Confucianism stressed the importance of education

Scholar-Officials Typical responsibilities might include running government offices; maintaining roads, irrigation systems, and other public works; updating and maintaining official records; or collecting taxes.

F ilial piety basically describes the correct way to act towards one's parents. Filial piety consists of several factors; the main ideas include loving one's parents, being respectful, polite, considerate, loyal, helpful, dutiful, and obedient.

Confucianism Respect for family, elders & ancestors. Logic and learning are very important. Become better by studying or by serving the government.

Answer the following as if you are Confucius What are you known for you and what is your original name? I am the founder of Confucianism and I was first called Kong Fu Zi. How can one achieve harmony with in a family? By being loyal courteous, honest faithful and obedient to those who are in authority.

Laozi

The Tao of Pooh Winnie the Pooh is an example of a Taoist. (seriously!) He goes through life without worrying too much or making things too hard. Because of that, he is almost always happy!

"Pooh hasn't much Brain, but he never comes to any harm. He does silly things and they turn out right." - Piglet

Taoism All about making life simple and easy. Avoid conflict of all kinds. Desires are to be avoided as well. Teaches that simply viewing things properly will make you happier.

Answer the following as if you are Laozi Answer the following as if you are Laozi What is the only way for Modern America to live peacefully? By living simply, in harmony with nature, by “living green” in a self sustainable economy. What is the main cause of our economic crisis? America has strived for fame and power which will lead to the downfall of any economy.

Buddha

 Desire is the root of unhappiness.  Suffering is a normal part of life.  All life is to be respected.  Respect the rights of other people. Buddhism

Questions for The Buddha Answer the following as if you were the Buddha: What is your original name,where are you from and how old were you when you died? My name was Siddhartha Gautama and I lived in India until I was eighty years old What does the Buddha mean? Enlightened one

Who said it?

“Like a spider caught in its own web is a person driven by fierce cravings. Break out of the web, and turn away from the world of sensory pleasure and sorrow.” In your own words, what is the meaning of this statement? Who do you think said it?....the Buddha, Confucius, or Laozi?

“If a ruler himself is upright (honest), all will go well without orders. But if he himself is not upright, even though he gives orders they will not be obeyed.” In your own words, what is the meaning of this statement? Who do you think said it?....the Buddha, Confucius, or Laozi?

“Highest good is like water. Because water excels in benefiting the myriad creatures without contending with them and settles where none would like to be, it comes close to the Way.” In your own words, what is the meaning of this statement? Who do you think said it?....the Buddha, Confucius, or Laozi?

“The mind is flighty, and hard to grasp; the mind pursues all it desires. To tame the mind is great goodness. Subdue the mind and know tranquility.” In your own words, what is the meaning of this statement? Who do you think said it?....the Buddha, Confucius, or Laozi?

“The more laws and edicts (official rules) are imposed, the more thieves and bandits there will be.” In your own words, what is the meaning of this statement? Who do you think said it?....the Buddha, Confucius, or Laozi?

“Be respectful at home, serious at work, faithful in human relations. Even if you go to uncivilized areas, these virtues (good qualities) are not to be abandoned.” In your own words, what is the meaning of this statement? Who do you think said it?....the Buddha, Confucius, or Laozi?

“Seeing that our body, with hair and skin, is derived from our parents, we should not allow it to be injured in any way. This is the beginning of filial respect. We develop our own character and practice the way so as to perpetuate our name for future generations, and to bring honor to our parents.” In your own words, what is the meaning of this statement? Who do you think said it?....the Buddha, Confucius, or Laozi?

“Life is a journey, death is a return to the earth, the universe is like an inn, the passing years are like dust.” In your own words, what is the meaning of this statement? Who do you think said it?....the Buddha, Confucius, or Laozi?

“The sage, because he does nothing, never ruins anything; and, because he does not lay hold of anything, loses nothing.” In your own words, what is the meaning of this statement? Who do you think said it?....the Buddha, Confucius, or Laozi?