Because the Chinese during the Tang dynasty liked to create statues, they created a statue of Buddha, which represents the blend of cultures with the religion because of the Chinese’s devotion to the religion. Zong Mi, a leading Buddhist scholar, described that “Confucius, Laozi and the Buddha were perfect sages.” and states that their teachings were similar and that “...they must be observed with respect.” (Doc 6). Confucianism, founded by Confucius, and Daoism (Taoism) founded by Laozi are philosophies that were all founded in China and was very popular to Chinese people. With the spread of Buddhism in China, Zong Mi wanted to compare the three philosophies together to where they blend with one another, so that Buddhism would be a religion that can be accepted into the Chinese
On the other hand, Daoism prioritizes the significance of the spirit world and supernaturalism. Moreover, Gulik suggests the idea that even though all three religions prioritize different beliefs, they are able to tolerate one another in Chinese society. The monastery is combined of all three religions and despite the fact that each one is distinct, they continue to act civil towards one another. This idea is clearly demonstrated during the interactions between Judge Dee and Master Sun who disagree with one another’s religion, but are still able to have a friendly conversation. The contrasting lifestyles of the three religions are also portrayed during dinner in which Judge Dee’s choice of food is extremely different from the Daoist’s.
Regarding the four Chinese philosophers: Legalism, Daosim, Confucianism, and Buddishm. There are multiple similarities and differences between them all regarding how a state should mainly be ruled. Confucianism is a value system based on social order and obedience. Daoism was a religion of world peace that warned its believers against dealing too much in issues. Legalism wants organized, totalitarian rules and hard punishments against their community.
Confucianism vs Legalism The Ancient Chinese had interesting ways of thinking. Legalism beliefs were a more negative way of thinking than the beliefs of Confucianism because if one did not believe in Legalism, they were tortured, killed, or enslaved (HB). Confucius thought more positively and he said: “Wherever you go, go with all your heart” (BrainyQuote). Confucius was the scholar and philosopher who founded Confucianism.
Introduction Daoism and Buddhism are two different religions that guide people how to live a good life. They also teach the important values of life to people. They have similar beliefs as both of them believe in the life after death and cycle of life never end. However, Daoism and Buddhism have different views and beliefs about the life after death. In Buddhism, it aims to obtain the enlightenment and releases from the cycle of rebirth and death.
They were both built in a dynasty. Confucianism was built in the Zhou dynasty while legalism was built and founded in the Qin dynasty. Both philosophies were followed during that period of time. Both philosophies controlled the society it was in, even if they didn’t like it. For confucianism, they believed that it controlled people action’s in society, this one was followed willing, which means they did want to believe in this ruling.
t Comparing the Dao in Confucianism to the Dao in Daoism, similarities or differences Dao in Confucianism represents the entire normative human order. The Dao in Daoism antedates Tian and acts as the basis of the natural order. While in Confucian Dao they hold the ideal political-social-ethical order ordained by tian for the people. Confucianism encourages their perfectibility through self-effort the teaching of ethics and good movement. The primacy of the Confucian Dao requires superior human beings, sages and men of virtue to exert their highest effort to actualized its ideal design.
Similarities and Differences between Confucianism and Daoism Doaism and Confucianism are the top two ancient styles of living in China, where they both originated in 550 B.C.E (before common era). I believe that Daoism and Confucianism are both the top religions/styles of living in Ancient China, while they have some similarities they are much more different than they are similar. Both are not only ways of living but, they are a way of life. Confucianism is the belief in setting good examples for other people to follow. They are based off of the five key relationships of the ancient chinese society.
Daoism and Confucianism are two of the most influential ancient Chinese philosophies that emerged around the same time, over 2,500 years ago. While they share some similarities like a reverence for nature and concepts like yin and yang, their core beliefs diverge significantly. Confucianism views human beings as fundamentally good, with an innate moral sense that can be cultivated through education, rituals, and discipline. The ideal in Confucianism is the "superior person" - a morally upright, well-educated leader devoted to promoting social order and ethical conduct. Confucians take a proactive approach, believing we should work diligently to improve ourselves and society through conscious effort.
Both religion is incredible when one think about it. The one that I find most interesting is Confucianism. However, in Daoism burying people alive is a crude act. I wonder if each individual was forced to be buried or it was more of a choice. This seems like one of the most heinous thing a person could do to another.
To begin with, the origins and basic principles of Confucianism and Buddhism and explored, followed by the issue that when and how both
Both religions tell you or help you live your life to the fullest in the religion, but Confucianism has no god, only the followers of confucius himself to tell you to follow their rules for their goal a better way
Daoism was founded by Laozi and the rules were achieve oneness with the Dao, see yourself as a part of nature, live in harmony with nature, you don’t need laws, and leaders should be good. Also there was a feudal system which was like a social class for the Chinese where people were ranked. All of these three philosophies but they all affect life in
Scholars Aristotle and Confucius are both well-known people in history. Aristotle was an incredible Greek rationalist and researcher while Confucius was a Chinese government official, a savant, and an instructor. They both made huge commitments to ideals and morals. Their thoughtful works were comparable in nature, yet with some unique perspectives, thoughts, and points of view toward temperance.
By following these theories, it is clear that both are in direct conflict with one another. In regard to the nature of man, this is obvious, with Confucius writing on inherent goodness and Han Feizi writing and agreeing on the opposite. This leads to some interesting situations, particularly for the societies which would aim to adopt each philosophy. However, both did agree that order was necessary and through the state order can be achieved. Confucius thought emphasized this in The Doctrine of Learning by stating that “the ancients who wished to manifest their clear character to the world would first bring order to their states” (Chan p. 86).
