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The Three ISM’sBuddhism
Confucianism
Taoism
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Buddhism
Siddhartha Gautama:
Was born around 563 B.C.
In Nepal
The father of Buddhism
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BuddhismAt 29yrs old Siddhartha Gautama
While sitting under the bo tree, he experienced
The Great Awakening
Gautama was gone and would now be known as the *BUDDHA*
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BuddhismThe Buddha began Buddhism and
taught it to anyone who would listen.He was teaching a religion that was
devoid of:AuthorityRitualTraditionSupernatural
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BuddhismIt was though in fact:
EmpiricalScientificPragmaticTherapeuticEgalitarianDirected to individuals
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BuddhismBuddha’s key discovery is known as
the Four Noble Truths.
The first truth is Dukka. Which refers to life's suffering. Buddha believed that the pains we feel in life could be cured through Buddhism.
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BuddhismBuddha’s key discovery is known as
the Four Noble Truths.
The second truth is Tanha. Which translates to the desire for private fulfillment.
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BuddhismBuddha’s key discovery is known as
the Four Noble Truths.
The third truth is the cure for Tanha. Not the real cure though, just the knowledge, and understanding that there is a cure.
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BuddhismBuddha’s key discovery is known as
the Four Noble Truths.
The fourth truth is the real cure for Tanah. It comes in the form of the Eight Fold Path.
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BuddhismThe Eight Fold Path: You must have
all of the following qualities to cure Tanha.
The Right Knowledge:You must have the knowledge of the Four
Noble Truths.The Right Aspiration:
You have to want to reach true enlightenment for the Eight Fold Path to work.
As in ConfucianismAs in Taoism
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BuddhismThe Eight Fold Path: You must have
all of the following qualities to cure Tanha.
The Right Speech:You need to take notice of how often you
feel the need to deviate from the truth.
The Right Behavior:Do not kill, Steal, Lie, or be unchaste, take
drugs or intoxicants.
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BuddhismThe Eight Fold Path: You must have
all of the following qualities to cure Tanha.
The Right Livelihood:Your occupation can not go against the
teachings of the Buddha.
The Right Effort:You have to be dedicated and always try to
follow the way of the Buddhist.Unlike Taoism
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BuddhismThe Eight Fold Path: You must have
all of the following qualities to cure Tanha.
The Right Mindfulness:You have to be aware of every part of
yourself. Your thought and your feelings.
The Right Absorption:If you loose delusion, craving and hostility,
the three poisons. You will see things how they should be.
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BuddhismIf you follow the Four Noble truths
you could reach Nirvana. Which is the ultimate goal for every Buddhist.
“Nirvana is permanent, stable imperishable, immovable, ageless, deathless, unborn, and unbecoming; it is power, bliss and happiness, the secure refuge, the shelter, and the place of unassailable saftey;… incomprehensible peace (world’s region)
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Buddhism
Buddha said that the human self has no soul, “Anatta”.
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Buddhism
Buddha did believe in reincarnation. He saw it as a wave. He said that nothing will be identical to this
life in the next, “Pari Passu”.
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BuddhismThere are three groups of Buddhist
today.
Hinayana: The Little Way
Mahayana: The Great Way
Vajrayana: The Diamond Way
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BuddhismHinayana: The Little Way
They prefer to call their Buddhism “Theravada”
The way of the Elders.They follow the Pali Canon records.Believed that Progress lies with the
individual.Believe that there is no God to help you
get through life.As in Confucianism
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BuddhismHinayana: The Little Way
The prime attribute is wisdom “Bodhi”.Sangha: Monasteries filled with spiritual
dynamos where Theravada thrived. They believe that their religion was for
these high priest to teach and pass on.They would only use meditation and
invocations to strengthen their faith.
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BuddhismMahayana: The Great Way
Claim that they represent the true line of succession, from the Buddha.
That Buddha reached Nirvana and returned to teach others how to reach it as well.
They believe that there is defiantly, Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, to help them through life.
Bodhisattvas: A person that has attained enlightenment, but postpones Nirvana in order to enlighten others.
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BuddhismMahayana: The Great Way
The prime attribute is compassion “Karuna”.
Believe that the religion is primarily for the average person.
They added supplications, petition, and calling out Buddha’s name for strength.
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BuddhismVajrayana: The Diamond Way
The way to realize Buddha’s wisdom and compassion.
Vajrayana started in Tibet.The essence of Vajrayana Buddhism is
Tantra.It teachings gives the advantage of
reaching Nirvana in a single life time by using, and focusing all the energies in the body.
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BuddhismVajrayana: The Diamond Way
Mantras: Fashion sounds into holy formulas
Mudras: Turn hand gestures into scared dances
Mandalas: Use icons who’s holy beauty empowers
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BuddhismVajrayana: The Diamond Way
The Dali Lama is the Vajrayana’s version of a Bodhisattva.
The Dali Lama has reincarnated himself 13 times, so he can continue to lead the Tibetan people.
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BuddhismHinayana, Mahayana, Vajrayana: The
RaftsThey all have a single founder.They all deal with the metaphor, using a
raft to cross life’s river.Once you cross the river the realm of God
is no distant place. It is where you now stand.
They all have very lavish temples and shrines.
Unlike Taoism
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BuddhismHinayana, Mahayana, Vajrayana: The
RaftsThey all believe in the kindness to all
creatures, the non-killing of animals, the elimination of caste barriers in religion and their reduction in social matters. (world religion’s)
Buddhism thrives in every Asian land, except the one that gave birth to it. India
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ConfucianismConfucius:
Was born around 551 B.C.In what is now the Shantung Province
Main menuConfucianismIn his early twenties he became a tutor
At the age of fifty Confucius set out on a 13 year trek
He died at the age of 74Confucius was undoubtedly one of the
worlds best teachersHe always taught very informal, like a
fellow learner with his studentsHe never thought of himself as a sage
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His teachings have touched almost every Chinese student for the past two thousand years.
Confucius believed that tradition was the key to peace, in this very unstable time.
He believed that tradition would show them the way back to a happy China.
Main menuConfucianismConfucius looked back Five Hundred years to the Chou Dynasty for the answer on how to get China out of turmoil. He shifted tradition from an unconscious
state to a state of consciousness.During the Chou Dynasty, warfare had
become a very gruesome affair, whole populations were put to death. Anywhere from 60,000 to 400,000 people slaughtered
Main menuConfucianismConfucius had Five Ideals that guided his thoughts:Jen: Is the ideal way for one to carry
oneself through life. “Measure the feeling of others by one’s own.”
Chu Tzu: If Jen is how a person should be, then Chu Tzu is how a person should act.
Main menuConfucianismConfucius had Five Ideals that guided his thoughts:Li: The propriety- The way things should be
done. It is the way you should act in what ever role you play in life.
A father should be a father, and a ruler should be a ruler.
Te: Translates to “Power”. How the people with power, use it. For a person to be a great leader his followers must choose to follow him.
Unlike Taoism
Main menuConfucianismConfucius had Five Ideals that guided his thoughts:Wen: Victory goes to the state with the
highest culture. Art has the power to ennoble the human spirit.
China placed the scholar-bureaucrat at the top of its social scale, and its soldiers at the bottom.
Main menuConfucianismConfucius believed that with out human relationships, there would be no self.
There are Five Constant relationships in life:
Parent and ChildHusband and WifeElder Sibling and Junior SiblingElder Friend and Junior Friend
Main menuConfucianismPeople have to warrant the respect and power that comes with their positions in life. Power and respect are not a given, they must be earned.
He believed that if everyone followed the five ideals, even just one person the effect would be wide spread. Through that person’s family, community, nation, and the world.
As in BuddhismUnlike Taoism
Main menuConfucianismConfucius shifted China’s focus from heaven to earth. Though he did not remove heaven from the picture.He saw that his country could not serve it’s
people, so how was it going to serve it’s ancestors.
He believed that somewhere in the universe there is a power that is on the side of right.
Main menuConfucianismChina configured the Confucianism religion, so that it would serve everyone.
China still holds a great importance for the Five Constant Relationships.
With each passing year people listen more and more to there elders.
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You should be able to work out your problems with out involving the courts.
Confucianism has the power to change entire civilizations for the better. It affects every aspect of life and makes it better.
Main menuConfucianismConfucius repeatedly calls for Self-examination
There are many extravagant temples and shrines for Confucius.
Confucius focused on the individuals, the people more than anything else.
Unlike Taoism
Unlike Taoism
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TaoismThe father of Taoism
Lao Tzu:Was born around 640 B.C.No one is really sure about any dates or places.
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TaoismLao Tzu was not pleased with his
people, so he left and went on a journey.Lao Tzu was asked to leave a record of his beliefs with his civilization.
It took him three days to complete 5000 characters titled the Tao Te Ching.
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TaoismThe Tao Te Ching is in effect the Taoist
bible.
It centers around the concept of Tao. Or the “path”
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TaoismThere are three meanings of “Tao”
Tao- The way to ultimate reality. This Tao is way to vast for a person to comprehend or fathom.
Tao- The way of the universe. The norm, the rhythm, and the driving power in all of nature. Deals more with the spiritual side then the Physical side of things.
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TaoismThere are three meanings of “Tao”
Tao- The way of human life. It refers to the way that we mesh with the Tao of the universe.
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TaoismJust like the three meanings of Tao. All
three were designed to facilitate the power of Tao through “te”
There are three types of Taoism:Philosophical Taoism
Religious or Popular Taoism
Vitalizing Taoism
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TaoismPhilosophical Taoism:
Is a reflective look at lifeRelatively unorganizedTeaches what you should understandYou work on improving yourselfSeeks power through knowledgeSought to conserve “te” and not to expend
is on friction and conflict.Associated Lao Tzu, Chuang Tzu, and Tao
Te Ching
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TaoismPhilosophical Taoism:
Wu Wei- The perfect way to live life, and reduce conflict and friction
Combines supreme activity and supreme relaxation
The conscious mind has to get out of the way of its own light.For one to perfect the wu wei lifestyle.A lifestyle above excess and tension.
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TaoismReligious Taoism:
Became a full fledge churchIts programs are active“The Taoist priesthood made cosmic life-
power available for ordinary villagers.”Their power was with magic, the harnessed
higher powers for human ends.Want to help transmit “Ch’i” to people that
can not get it on their own.
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TaoismVitalizing Taoism:
The programs are activeRelatively unorganizedTeaches what you should do.Is a self help programYou work on improving yourselfWant to increase the amounts of Tao or
“te” in their lifeThey do this through “ch’i”
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TaoismVitalizing Taoism:
They want to remove the barriers that slowed the flow of “ch’i”
The power of “ch’i”
“could shift Heaven and Earth”
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TaoismPhilosophical, Religious and Vitalizing
TaoismAll center on how to maximize their
Tao.They honor hunchbacks, crippels.
Because the tallest tree get the axe first.
Their temples blend in with the landscape. They do not stand out.
Unlike Buddhism and Confucianism
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TaoismPhilosophical, Religious and Vitalizing
TaoismThey all teach that people will be at their
best, when they are living in harmony with their surroundings.
They consider ceremonies pompous and downright silly.
They feel there is nothing to gain from punctiliousness, and the meticulous observance of propriety. Unlike Confucianism
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TaoismThe Taoist believe in opposites, and
that things in nature have a way of working themselves out.
The Taoist believe that people should be spontaneous and life their lives by someone else’s thoughts.
Lao Tzu connects the human to what transcends it.
Unlike ConfucianismUnlike Confucianism
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