Regardless of the geographically restrictive natural features and distance between India and China, there are several similarities between the Chinese philosophy of Confucianism and and the religion of Buddhism. However, there are some important differences as well. In this essay, we will compare and contrast the differences and similarities between Buddhism and Confucianism by analyzing their essential teachings, appeal and proliferation along with the impact they made. Like many other religions Buddhism arose from the teachings of one person, in this case Siddhartha Gautama. According to the book A History of World Societies Published by McMillan Learning, Siddhartha left his home in India at age of twenty five, after coming to the
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In other words, the only way to achieve enlighten is from contemplation of ones self. The way one can uncover your place in the universe is only through you. Buddhism also advocated for the eight fold path which consisted of having the right knowledge of universal suffering, right purpose, right conduct, right speech, right livelihood, right endeavor and lastly right contemplation. The Eight Fold path centers upon the discipline you must partake to end all suffering and achieve Nirvana.
Confucianism’s essential teachings much like Buddhism centered on the ideas of self-conduct, however it emphasized the moral obligations of the hierarchal sort. For example, In Confucius …show more content…
For example, Confucianism profound impact on china is mirrored on modern society today. It is common knowledge that Chine are known for strict traditions and moral culture. Chinese cultures ideologies is primarily based on social respect and always bringing honor to your country and most importantly your family. This behavior is instilled since bath and has become in to a social Ideology that is wide acknowledged in China. As Gilbert Roman, the author of The East Asian Region: Confucian Heritage and Its Modern Adaptation states “Confucianism starts the assumptions that human nature is good and that virtues leadership can produce moral and diligent behavior in others and the Implied world view is a moral appeal based on successful education- good models, good rituals, good communications, and above all, good teachers in all settings, East Asia stands for a rare combination of individual effort and persistent group support’
In other words, the only way to achieve enlighten is from contemplation of ones self. The way one can uncover your place in the universe is only through you. Buddhism also advocated for the eight fold path which consisted of having the right knowledge of universal suffering, right purpose, right conduct, right speech, right livelihood, right endeavor and lastly right contemplation. The Eight Fold path centers upon the discipline you must partake to end all suffering and achieve Nirvana.
Confucianism’s essential teachings much like Buddhism centered on the ideas of self-conduct, however it emphasized the moral obligations of the hierarchal sort. For example, In Confucius …show more content…
For example, Confucianism profound impact on china is mirrored on modern society today. It is common knowledge that Chine are known for strict traditions and moral culture. Chinese cultures ideologies is primarily based on social respect and always bringing honor to your country and most importantly your family. This behavior is instilled since bath and has become in to a social Ideology that is wide acknowledged in China. As Gilbert Roman, the author of The East Asian Region: Confucian Heritage and Its Modern Adaptation states “Confucianism starts the assumptions that human nature is good and that virtues leadership can produce moral and diligent behavior in others and the Implied world view is a moral appeal based on successful education- good models, good rituals, good communications, and above all, good teachers in all settings, East Asia stands for a rare combination of individual effort and persistent group support’