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Buddhism originated in India

Beliefs:
  1. Reincarnation
  2. Isolation from society in order to purify oneself (monk and nuns)
    • Difference: Confucian believed staying with one’s family
  3. There is no soul
    • Difference: Confucian believed there is a heavenly and earthly soul
  4. Meditation
    • Develops the mind( focus, clarity, calmness, insight, and concentration)
  5. Karma
    • is the outcome (punishment) of desire
  6. Four Noble Truths ( Way to live a better life)
    • It explained the nature of suffering
    • If one eliminate their desire one will not suffer

The Eight Fold Path show how one can eliminate desires (shown below)
1. Right View
Wisdom
2. Right Intention
3. Right Speech
Ethical Conduct
4. Right Action
5. Right Livelihood
6. Right Effort
Mental Development
7. Right Mindfulness
8. Right Concentration


Check out the Buddhist symbols http://thebigview.com/buddhism/mudra.html

Source: http://thebigview.com/buddhism/eightfoldpath.html AND http://asia.msu.edu/eastasia/China/religion.html




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