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Religions Of East Asia

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

EAST ASIAN RELIGIONS

BUDDHISM

  • Based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama
  • Theravada (School of Elders) is a branch of Buddhism
  • Mahayana (The Great Vehicle) is a branch of Buddhism
  • They believe in rebirth and what you do in one life influences your next
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CONFUCIANISM

  • Based on teachings of Confucious
  • Respecting your elders is a belief
  • Believe that everything is supposed to be peaceful
  • "Five Classics" were books believed to be the basic texts of Confucianism
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SHINTOISM

  • There is no known founder
  • They believe wrong deeds create impurity
  • They do purification ceremonies to purify themselves
  • They believe after you die you go to yomi

TAOISM

  • Living in harmony with the Tao or "path"
  • Based on the teachings of Lao-Tzu
  • Believe in the powers of yin and yang
  • Compassion moderation and humility are the "three treasures"
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BUDDHISM VS. SHINTOISM

  • Similarities: both are main religions in Japan
  • Both are against wrong deeds
  • Differents: Buddhists believe in rebirth
  • Shintoism believes in yomi