CHINESE PHILOSOPHY Do you know what kind of philosophies there are in China? Well, there are Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism. All three of them have a different point of view from the ... these things at home. In china today nobody is one specific religion or believes in one specific philosophy. If anyone visits China, and asks what religion they are to a Chinese person. The Chinese Person would probably respond to that as I do not have one, but that I believe in some parts of the three main philosophies in China. Which is Daoism, Buddhism, and ... ...

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... their life. He then finishes off the passage by telling us the rewards people will receive if they live their life correctly (serves the Buddha correctly). This was written by a Chinese scholar during the time Buddhism was at its peak; therefore, this passage seems credible. Although, the author could be Buddhist himself, revealing a most-likely heavy bias. Also, because he is ... relation with Buddhism. Document 3 discusses a Q and A type argument. The questions are by by those who are against Buddhism (thus, pointing out of the flaws). The answers are written by him, a Chinese scholar...

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Buddhism came from India, it was not indigenous it became sinicized, it came into China during the han dynasty Buddhism made its greatest impact during the unsettled 6 dynasties.. Buddhism colors Chinese life. Buddhism doesn't have hierarchy. It became a major and potent political and religious force during the 4th and 9th centuries A.D. Buddhism provided people w/ very different ways of looking ... who progress along this path engaging in spiritual exercises that enhance concentration and insight can eventually escape the cycle of rebirth and enter nirvana. Buddhism remained a foreign import...

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... a period of political instability and disunity (Doc 5, Section II). These are only three reasons why Buddhism satisfied people, and there are many more messages that dragged Buddhism evermore through China. Chinese women did not have many liberties in 220 C.E. and still in the times after. However Buddhism offers no gender bias and the creation of a Sangha, a community of Buddhists. These social ... , and liked where it led; a community full of freedoms and religion they'd never seen before. Here a monk or nun can accumulate goodness and wisdom (Doc 3). These communal ways drew many Chin...

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... teachings that would lay the foundation for western and eastern society. The religions of Christianity and Buddhism began slowly as an alternative to the polytheistic religions of the Roman and Chinese Empires. The religions developed at approximately the same time within two remotely located cultures. On the surface Christianity and Buddhism appear to share common time periods, origins, and teachings; however ... that of Jesus. Although rooted in different cultures, the two faith's origins have much in common. The political turmoil and uncertainty of the Roman Empire in the west, and t...

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Hinduism is also known as "Suntan Dharma" to Hindus. The original language language of India is Sanskrit. In this language "Sanatana" means Everlasting and "Dharma" , by a crude translation means Religion. The Everlasting Religion, Hinduism was founded, exists and flourishes in India. To most people outside of India, Hinduism is known as just a religion, but the truth is that ... ...

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... , buddhism has been on a remarkable ride in America. It is slowly getting more popular by the day in the west coast. It has gone from a small portion of Japanese and Chinese Immigrants on the west coast to being a religion practiced by millions of americans throughout the country. Buddhism itself has been proven to have no set form of traditions. Various buddhist ... ...

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... forms (Buddhism: An Overview, 336). This also falls into the category of schools and branches. Different schools and branches developed from different lands and cultures. For example, Pure Land from Chinese culture and Vajrayana from Indian culture. Because of location and culture many schools were developed, therefore making the religion bigger and indistinct. In conclusion, it is difficult to specifically point ... ...

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... their new country. The highest form of Vajrayana uses the vital energies of the body to transform the mind. Zen is Japaneses name for a form of Buddhism greatly influenced by Chinese Taoism. Zen is known for its nontraditional techniques to bring the adept to enlightenment. The Zen koan, the nonsensical, non-rational riddle posed to a student, is one such technique, as ... ...

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... Mahayana. There are also Zen Buddhism, Pure Land Buddhism, Yogacara Buddhism, and Vajrayana Buddhism. There are also different types for different countries, for example, there is Vietnamese Buddhism, there is Chinese Buddhism, and there is Tibetan Buddhism. It all started in the year563 B.C., with the birth of Siddhartha Guatama. He was believed to be placed inside his mother's womb as a white ... ...

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