Susana Cabreriza.
EAP 1520- 640448.
Religions in China.
I. There are three major religions in China, Daoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism.
II. A. The native religion was Daoism.
1. This religion was attributed to Lao-Tzu but was developed more fully by Chuang Tzu.
2. Daoism focused in the abstract and mystical wisdom.
3. Daoists believe that everyone should understand and live by the laws of nature more than the regulations made by people.
4. Therefore, they believe that the most important law is being in harmony and balance with nature.
5. This Law is symbolized by the principles of YIN and YAN (the Dark and Light).
B. Buddhism which originated in India was introduced into China at the end of the Han dynasty.
1. They agree with Hinduism on the basic principles of reincarnation and karma.
2. Buddhism believes that everyone was equal in spiritual potential.
3. The final goal for Buddhists was archive Nirvana, a state of perfection that allowed the practitioner to escape the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth by detaching from all commitment to the desires of this world that led to suffering.
4. It has several precepts that’s requires meditation and dedication to right living.
5. Most of the Buddhists are vegetarians for they believe it is forbidden to kill animals.
C. Finally, Confucianism is developed from the teaching of Confucius (Chinese philosopher)
1. They believe that the human beings are teachable, improvable and perfectible.
2. The Confucianism does not involve a belief in the supernatural or in a personal God.
3. It works with self-cultivation and self- creation.
4. The main principles of Confucianism are: REN ( altruism), YI ( moral disposition), and LI (propriety).
5. The Confucius teachings are found in the ANALECTS, the sacred book.
III. To summarized, the three major religions in China are Daoism, whom believe that the most important law is established by nature, Buddhism, which focused in the Karma, and Confucianism, believes in the human beings.
References:
Works Cited
MLA Citation
Luo, Jing. "Chinese Spiritual Life in the Post-Mao Era: Modern World." Daily Life through History. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 27 Oct. 2011.
MLA Citation
Salisbury, Joyce E. "Religious Beliefs in China: Medieval World ." Daily Life through History. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 27 Oct. 2011.
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