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    Comparing the Philosophy of Life in Christianity and Chinese Buddhism Chinese Philosophy not only is the fruit of thinking of the Chinese nation, but also is the important component part of world culture. In Chinese philosophy, there are three main parts: Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. Among them, Chinese Buddhism, which came from India, experienced a course of sinicization under the influence of Chinese traditional culture represented mainly by Confucianism and Taoism , so it keeps the

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    How do I live my life? Since the early beginnings of society people have always been concerned with our behavior in public and conduct towards others: how should I behave towards my parents, how should I treat my friends, and in what way can I best show my respect for the gods? Religion was the first form of moral code; the writers would present their ideas about truth and morality, and reinforce their opinions with omnipotent deities who would, in a way, scare believers into acting accordingly.

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    1. In what major ways did Confucian philosophy manifest itself in Chinese society during the Ming and/or Qing dynasties? It is clear from examining the philosophical thought and social trends during both the Qing and Ming dynasties that Confucian thought and ideology had a profound effect on Chinese society and moral values during that period. Confucian philosophy is an ethical and philosophical thinking system thought to have been developed from the teachings of Kong Fuzi, known as Confucius who

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    The three major Chinese philosophies are Confucianism, Taoism, and Legalism. Confucianism is where the one that is in charge must be a good role model to be a leader. If they aren’t a good role model, they don’t have the right to rule. They are in between a lot of government and no government. Taoism is the way of nature. They are on the side of no government. You are supposed follow your own path, and not do anything you can’t or aren’t supposed to do. Legalism has a lot of laws, and rules and harsh

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    The two Chinese philosophies of Legalism and Confucianism could not be more opposite. Even though two of the writers of Legalism were students of Xinzu, a philosopher of Confucianism, there are more of differences than similarities between the two. Because of this, legalism, which preceded the concept of Confucianism, had a lot of reasons why Confucianism was considered wrong. While towards the fall of the Qin Dynasty, Confucian beliefs started to revamp and become more widely accepted and thus they

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    also referred to his Chinese name, Kongzi, is credited for paving a path for the beginning of Chinese philosophy and is arguably the most famous Chinese philosopher in history. Confucius believed in the process of self-cultivation to become a better, more Good of a person, the idea of treating your family with the highest respect, also known as filial piety, and keeping traditions alive with many rituals. Although Confucius has had an immense influence on Chinese philosophy and is even seen as a

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    Journeying through China’s intricate past reveals the three pillars of Chinese philosophy and political ideologies. Confucianism’s moral cultivation, Legalism’s strict governance, and Daoism’s natural spontaneity greatly influenced ancient and modern-day China. The full impact of these Chinese Philosophies did not fully emerge until the Warring States era of Chinese history, a time of turbulence and conquest for the Chinese. However, both Confucianism and Daoism had emerged before the Warring States

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    Confucianism and Legalism are philosophies that are influential in ancient China. Although the two philosophies both work to make people good in behavior, they have many differences including the beliefs, purposes, and the influences toward how people act. Confucius, the philosopher of Confucianism, and Hanfei and Shang Yang, the philosophers of Legalism, believed in different ways to make people good in behavior. Confucius believed that people are naturally good and should work on improving to

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    Mahayana Buddhism and Chinese Culture Buddhism has been the main religion of china for several thousands of years. In fact, Buddhism is an indispensable element of Chinese philosophy and literature. As we all know, Buddhism originated in India and first spread to China around 100BC. Nevertheless, (Mahayana) Buddhism in China separated itself from the mainstream Buddhism and created a new form of Bodhisattva precept instead of following the Indian Vinaya precept. The distinct Chinese history and culture

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    indispensable element of Chinese philosophy and literature. As we all know, Buddhism originated in India and first spread to China around 100BC. Nevertheless, (Mahayana) Buddhism in China separated itself from the mainstream Buddhism and created a new form of Bodhisattva precept instead of following the Indian Vinaya precept. In fact , the distinct Chinese history and culture played significant roles in the development and formation of Mahayana Buddhism . The change of Chinese society also had a great

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