Hinduism And Taoism

Hinduism and Confucianism are two well known religions that have been around for thousands of years. they have a lot of similarities, but also some differences. Both religions are located in Asia, while Hinduism is mainly in India, and Confucianism is in China. Both religions are based around the people’s actions as well as the meaning of life, which are shown through their strict society and social structures. Even though they’re different, both religions have 3 principles or values they go by. They are two of the most peaceful religions on the planet, with both their goals being to bring order in human existence, they both look to bettering the lives of the people within them. Hinduism and Confucianism both believe very much in education and social statues, which is why they have strict policies on them. They have both influenced philosophy greatly since their existence in the early times. Overall, both Hinduism and Confucianism look for the common good that will help enforce peace and brotherhood. Their belief systems go on a basis of making their followers act accordingly, helping to run their government and set a stable mindset for its people.

Buddhism and Taoism both originated and influenced most the Asian area. They are not just religions but a way of living life with philosophic principles. They are both seeking equality and moral existence. Buddhism have several branches just like the Hinayana, Mahayana, Esoteric, Pure Land, and the Zen Buddhism. Taoism can also be divided into a few. The main ones are the Southern and Northern Taoism. Taoism got many principles borrowed from the Buddhist one they influenced each other through their history. Taoism in the beginning was rather a mixture of mythology, folk, and philosophy teachings. With the arrival of Buddhism, it was forced to renew and reorganize itself. Both of the religion does their practices in monasteries, temples and shrines and also both of them use statues and pictures expressing their beliefs.

To start off, the researcher would like to give an overview of both eastern and western religions. Eastern religions originated in areas such as China, Japan, and India. The aim of these eastern religions was to live harmoniously and be able to have a healthy balance with the real world and the spiritual world. Supporters tied to eastern religions could be either polytheistic or atheistic. Also, individuals in the eastern culture tend to convey their religious practice any time or any day. For example,

Confucianism and Taoism are some of the major religions in China. They have greatly influenced the culture of the Chinese people as well as their world view. The connection between the two religions has influenced many people over time. It can also be said that when the principles of both philosophies are put together, the outcome is a well-rounded person. The following is a discussion of the principles and philosophies behind these two religions as well as how the two religions interact and connect to influence an individual.

There are a number of similarities between the eastern religions and philosophies of Confucianism, Buddhism and Hinduism. While Hinduism is centered around a supreme being, Buddhism and Confucianism are centered around the teachings of a man. Each encourages moral behavior, ethical values, such as non-violence, charity, and a respect for the universe. To better understand the philosophical similarities and differences between Confucianism, Buddhism and Hinduism, it is important first to consider the teachings of Buddha, Patanjali and Confucius in their historical context.

Buddhism and Hinduism are two of the world’s most influential and greatest religions. Buddhism is a religion based on the teachings of the awakened one (Abrams), and Hinduism is the oldest of the world’s greatest religions (Rice). Both of these religions arose in South Asia, thus they share similar culture and philosophy; however, they also contrast greatly with each other in many other aspects. By comparing the rituals of worship of the two religions it is proven that Hinduism worships various deities, whereas Buddhism does not worship any. Rituals of worship such as puja and meditation are practiced in both religions, nevertheless the way and purpose of how they are done differ.

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Introduction: Hinduism is the “oldest organized religion” in the world (Chackal Hinduism 1). It began in the Indus Valley in 1500 BCE. There are four main braches of Hinduism: Shaivites, Vaishnavites, Shaktas, and Smarthas. Buddhism was born out of Hinduism in the fourth century BCE. There are two main types of Buddhism: Theravada and Mahayana.

Often in history, when something is done right and praised by the masses, it is mimicked in some way in future instances. This can be seen in the variety of religions that have sprung up over time and gained large followings. Although they are all unique in their own way, certain aspects connect them and allow one to see how they all, in some way, influence each other. When analyzing the founding and spread of Buddhism, Sikhism, Confucianism, and Hinduism, it is evident that although there are many distinguishing differences between the four religions, there are multiple similarities that link them all with each other.

Both Buddhism and Hinduism are well known religions, and they are the two most popular polytheistic faiths in the world. Buddhism and Hinduism have some similarities when it comes to worshiping, however, they both have different things to apart each other. For example, both religions have different way of salvation and enlightenment to attain Moksha and Nirvana. Moksha and Nirvana are two concepts in Hindu and Buddhist philosophies which have some similarities and differences when it comes for liberation or salvation.

The major Eastern religious traditions have had a shaping effect on their societies in how they look at the world and the “hope” they offer their followers. Their traditions and beliefs are different than in the west. The four major religious traditions in the East are all older than western religions. Each religious tradition can be examined for common concepts and differences. Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism and Confucianism have several common concepts and several differences in: their worldviews, their views on the nature of reality as a whole, the nature of persons, the perspectives on the “human dilemma,” human spiritual goals, the significance of moral values and the hope each offers its followers for their lives.

Compare and Contrast various views of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism. These all share the same concept, Karma, Samsara and Reincarnation. And that the purpose of our existence is to reach enlightenment. Hinduism and Buddhism share similar concepts, but they differ in that Buddhism does not worship a God, instead they make offerings to various Buddhas. Buddhism schools recognize that in some point in time, some of the human lived human lives as Gautama Siddhartha, and others lived in other realms and realities. The Hinduism belief, is a collection of faith, it is one of the oldest religions and they have four Gods, Brahma, Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahman(who is considered the supreme God force present within all living things). Taoism, believes that “simplicity” is the key to truth and freedom, meaning finding our own path, experiencing our own ideas and taking the time to figure things out in the natural way. Meaning not looking for outside forces to guide us through our life.

Both Buddhism and Hinduism believe in karma and that is a consequence for a certain behavior. In both religions Dharma is a spiritual law. The two believe that knowledge is very important on a daily bases. In both religions there code of conduct make it extremely hard to reach enlightenment. Both religions believe in Nirvana as their. They both meditate as one of their religious rituals.

Hinduism and Christianity are two of the largest religions in the world today with nearly half of the world’s population claiming one of the two as their own. Without a doubt, both religions have been extremely influential in the world. In the minds of most, this is about as far as the similarities between Hinduism and Christianity go; however, the fact is that the two religions actually have much more in common than is often perceived at passing glance. There are commonalities strung all throughout the two religions, from parallel texts of scripture to eerily similar view’s concerning the nature of the divine.

For centuries, Eastern religions and philosophies of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism & Daoism have been practiced by millions. Three similarities distinguishable by all four practices is the focus and teachings of virtuous humanistic practices, compassion and respect for the world around us. Although, similar in intentions each system carries unique attributes.