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Confucianism
is an ancient Chinese ethical and philosophical system originally developed from the teachings of the early Chinese philosopher Confucius. It focuses on human morality and good deeds. Confucianism is a complex system of moral, social, political, philosophical, and quasi-religious thought that has had tremendous influence on the culture and history of East Asia
HISTORY:
Confucianism was chosen by Han Wudi (141 B.C. - 86 B. C.) for use as a political system to govern the Chinese state
DUTY
Sovereign to subject
Parent to child
Husband to wife
Elder to younger sibling
Friend to friend (The members of this relationship are equal to one another)
HINDUISM
Hinduism is the world's oldest major religion that is still practiced. Its earliest origins can be traced to the ancient Vedic civilization A conglomerate of diverse beliefs and traditions, Hinduism has no single founder.It is the world's third largest religion following Christianity and Islam, with approximately a billion adherents, of whom about 905 million live in India and Nepal
BELEIFS
Hinduism is an extremely diverse religion. Although some tenets of the faith are accepted by most Hindus, scholars have found it difficult to identify any doctrines with universal acceptance among all denominations. Prominent themes in Hindu beliefs include Dharma (ethics/duties), Sams?ra (The continuing cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth), Karma (action and subsequent reaction), Moksha (liberation from Samara), and the various Yogas (paths or practices).
Concept of God
Most Hindus believe that the spirit or soul?the true "self" of every person, called the Atman?is eternal this Atman is ultimately indistinct from Brahman, the supreme spirit. Brahman is described as "The One Without a Second;" hence these schools are called "non-dualist.".The goal of life is to realize that ones Atman is identical to Brahman, the supreme soul
DUTY
k?ma: Sensual pleasure and enjoyment
Artha: Material prosperity and success
Dharma: Correct action, in accordance with one's particular duty and scriptural laws
Moksha: Liberation from the cycle of samsara
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