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What is the primary goal of life according to Taoism?
What is the primary goal of life according to Taoism?
- To accumulate wealth and power
- To attain moral superiority
- To align oneself with the Tao (correct)
- To achieve enlightenment through meditation
Which philosophy was founded by a philosopher and teacher named Confucius?
Which philosophy was founded by a philosopher and teacher named Confucius?
- Zoroastrianism
- Taoism
- Confucianism (correct)
- Buddhism
How did Buddhism enter Han China?
How did Buddhism enter Han China?
- Through local religious leaders
- Through the Silk Road (correct)
- Through travelers from India
- Through military conquests
What are the three signs of existence in Buddhism referred to as?
What are the three signs of existence in Buddhism referred to as?
Which text is considered the most important in Confucianism?
Which text is considered the most important in Confucianism?
What element is central to the practice of honoring ancestors in Han Dynasty religions?
What element is central to the practice of honoring ancestors in Han Dynasty religions?
What is meant by the concept of 'Tao' in Taoism?
What is meant by the concept of 'Tao' in Taoism?
Flashcards
Confucianism
Confucianism
A philosophy founded by Confucius that emphasizes ethics and morality in personal and governmental conduct.
Key Text of Confucianism
Key Text of Confucianism
The Lunyu, also known as the Analects, is a collection of sayings and ideas attributed to Confucius and his disciples.
Buddhism
Buddhism
A religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, emphasizing the impermanence of life and the cycle of rebirth.
Tilakhana
Tilakhana
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Silk Road and Buddhism
Silk Road and Buddhism
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Taoism
Taoism
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Three Aspects of Taoism
Three Aspects of Taoism
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Study Notes
Han Dynasty Religions
- Confucianism is a Chinese philosophy and belief system, forming the basis of much Chinese culture.
- Confucius, a philosopher and teacher (551-479 BCE), outlined ethics, good behavior, and moral character in writings, notably the Lunyu.
- Buddhism involves the belief in endless reincarnation, suffering, and impermanence (tilakhana).
- Buddhism entered Han China via the Silk Road.
- Taoism centers on the Tao ("path" or "way"), encompassing the Way of Reality, Nature, and Human Life.
- Taoists seek alignment with the Tao.
- Offerings to ancestors were made to communicate with gods and potentially gain immortality.
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