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Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism are three major Asian traditions with unique perspectives on life and ethics. Buddhism, founded by Siddhartha Gautama, emphasizes overcoming suffering through the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Taoism, rooted in the teachings of Laozi, advocates for harmony with nature and spontaneity, while Confucianism, founded by Confucius, focuses on ethics, social harmony, and moral cultivation.

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Uts. Philosophy . .

Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism are three major Asian traditions with unique perspectives on life and ethics. Buddhism, founded by Siddhartha Gautama, emphasizes overcoming suffering through the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Taoism, rooted in the teachings of Laozi, advocates for harmony with nature and spontaneity, while Confucianism, founded by Confucius, focuses on ethics, social harmony, and moral cultivation.

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Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism are three major philosophical and

religious traditions from Asia, each with distinct ideas about life, ethics, and
the nature of reality.

Buddhism
Core Ideas:

- Founded by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) in the 5 th-4th century BCE in


India.

- Seeks to overcome suffering (dukkha) and attain nirvana, a state of


enlightenment and liberation from the cycle of rebirth (samsara).

- The Four Noble Truths describe suffering and how to end it:

1. Life involves suffering.

2. Suffering is caused by desire and attachment.

3. Ending desire leads to the cessation of suffering.

4. The Eightfold Path (right view, right intention, right speech, etc.) leads to
enlightenment.

- Key concepts include karma (cause and effect), impermanence (anicca),


and non-self (anatta).

Philosophy:

- Emphasizes meditation, wisdom, and ethical living.

- Can be atheistic (not centered on a god) but includes spiritual elements like
bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism.

- Promotes compassion (karuna) and mindfulness as ways to free the mind


from suffering.

Taoism (Daoism)
Core Ideas:

- Rooted in the teachings of Laozi (Lao Tzu) and Zhuangzi (4 th-3rd century
BCE, China).

- Focuses on the Dao (Tao), the natural, flowing way of the universe.
- Encourages living in harmony with nature, spontaneity, and effortless
action (wu wei).

- The Yin-Yang principle symbolizes balance and duality in all things.

- Opposes rigid social structures and artificial morality, advocating for a


return to simplicity.

Philosophy:

- Encourages acceptance and adaptability, letting life flow naturally rather


than forcing things.

- Minimalism and non-interference are key; problems often resolve


themselves when left alone.

- More mystical and poetic than analytical, embracing paradoxes and


intuition over strict logic.

Confucianism
Core Ideas:

- Founded by Confucius (Kong Fuzi) in the 5 th-4th century BCE, focused on


“ethics and social harmony”.

- Stresses proper behavior (li), respect for tradition, and moral cultivation.

- Core virtues include:

- Ren (humaneness) – kindness and compassion.

- Li (ritual/propriety) – social etiquette and customs.

- Xiao (filial piety) – respect for family and elders.

- Yi (righteousness) – doing what is right.

- Emphasizes education, self-improvement, and “meritocracy” in governance.

Philosophy:

- Highly structured, focusing on duty, relationships, and order.

- Promotes a hierarchical yet harmonious society.

- Less concerned with the supernatural, more focused on practical morality


and governance.

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