The Female Role In Confucianism

The focus of this paper is to look at the changing role of the female in relation to Buddhism. However, the paper will compare the female role in Confucianism and Hinduism to the female role in Buddhism. In order to understand their differences, we will look at the individual history and the general role of the male within each factor. Along with the history, there will be the discussion on the principles of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Confucianism. While analyzing the favoritism towards the male role. Originally, it was believed that women had no salvation in Buddhism, however it appears that Buddhism does not consider women to be inferior similarly to Confucianism and Hinduism. The main purpose of this paper is to argue that Buddhism is in favor …show more content…
He followed a spiritual life of meditation after retiring into the forest at the age of 29. He was able to attain enlightenment after six years under the Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya, India. Eventually, he was requested to teach the path into enlightenment and as a result, he taught the first Wheel of Dharma. His teaching includes “the Sutra of the Four Noble Truths”, which “are the principal sources of Hinayana, the Lesser Vehicle, of Buddhism”. Buddha continues to teach the second and third Wheels of Dharma, which is the source of the Mahayana, the Great Vehicle, of Buddhism. Overall, Buddha Shakyamuni’s “intention in founding Buddhism was to lead living beings to permanent liberation from suffering; he realized temporary liberation from suffering and difficulties is not …show more content…
The first truth is Dukkha, which is suffering, pain, and unsatisfactoriness. Dukkha is also one of the three signs of existence. The second of the noble truth is there is a cause and origin of Dukkha. The third noble truth is that there is an end to Dukkha, which is probably involved with anicca, the constant change, and anatta, the lack of self and no self. The sense of no self is what we want to achieve in order to attain enlightenment. The four noble truth is that there is path that we can use in order to end Dukkha. This path is the eight full paths: the right views, right intent, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness (sati), and right Samadhi. Through the practice of these 8 full paths, we can have insight to see the truths of existence. All of this will lead to a peaceful mind; a mind freed from corruption. Confucianism used traditions to shape the society of China as well as shaping the moral values of the Chinese people. Confucius also known as Kong Qiu was the founder of Confucianism. He was a teacher to the sons of nobility “at a time when formal education was just beginning in China”. Confucius was not famous at his time and was considered a failure during his lifetime. In addition, he desired to become an advisor to a powerful ruler in order to guide him. Confucius believed that through the right advice and guidance will the ruler bring an ideal