18 Questions
What is the main aim of Buddhist teachings?
To analyze human life and solve human problems
How does Buddhism start its training process?
By beginning with moral practice
According to Chinese masters, how are the mind, Buddha, and sentient beings related?
They are not different but the same
What is the role of wisdom in Buddhist training?
To dispel ignorance and attain happiness
In Buddhism, what happens when the mind is defiled with bad thoughts?
The person becomes a sentient being or an ordinary man
What distinguishes Buddha from a god according to the text?
Buddha has profound wisdom and is not a god
Which aspect is emphasized by Buddhism in contrast to Confucianism and Daoism?
Critical thinking and analysis of human life
What is a key characteristic of Buddhism's practical attitude to life as mentioned in the text?
Emphasis on self-cultivation
In the context of the text, what is one of the similarities between Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism?
Belief in the importance of morality
What does Buddhism primarily focus on, according to the text, in order to achieve happiness?
Analysis and understanding of human life
Which attitude towards life is particularly highlighted within Buddhism based on the text?
Practical and open-minded approach
What distinguishes Buddhism from Confucianism and Daoism in terms of supernatural beliefs, according to the text?
'No place' for gods or supernatural powers
What is emphasized as the most important in the use of rituals?
Maintaining harmony
What attitude does Buddhism share with the idea of '和' (harmony) mentioned in the text?
Acceptance
How was Guangong (關公) incorporated into Buddhism according to the passage?
As a guarding god placed in monastery shrines
What did Buddha's disciple Uttara emphasize about teachings in relation to the Buddha?
Any well-spoken teaching is considered the word of the Buddha
What is highlighted as a key characteristic of teachings that can be considered part of the Buddha's teaching according to the passage?
Encouraging enlightenment and peace
Why does Buddhism allow its followers to worship Chinese local gods and ancestors?
Because local gods are integral to local culture
Explore the concepts of harmony and acceptance in Chinese philosophy and Buddhism. Learn about the teachings of Confucius and the liberal attitude of Buddhism towards different beliefs.
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