... does man go after death and when does reincarnation end? All of these questions were analyzed and explained in theories and principles by the ancient Chinese, Indians and Greeks. The ancient philosophers mirror each other yet differ in their beliefs of man. The purpose of man and/or the purpose of ... life was a common question that ancient Greek, Indian and Chinese people frequently discussed. Three of the most famous Greek philosophers had something to say on why man was put on earth and what man was ... to get a deeper meaning. "The unexamined life is not worth living for"- Socrates....

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CHINESE PHILOSOPHY Do you know what kind of philosophies there are in China? Well, there are Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism. All three of them have a different point of view from the ... these things at home. In china today nobody is one specific religion or believes in one specific philosophy. If anyone visits China, and asks what religion they are to a Chinese person. The Chinese Person would probably respond to that as I do not have one, but that I believe in some parts of the three main philosophies in China. Which is Daoism, Buddhism, and ... ...

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... Buddhists learning center, which became a great influence on the merchants of Central Asia. During first century B.C., the Han Dynasty started trade with Central Asia. As time went on, the Chinese started learning about Buddhism. Then, as Buddhism became increasingly popular in China demand for Buddhist texts soared. Since many of the text where from India, translators were valuable in translating ... the language into Chinese. At first, translating the text precisely became too complicated. Therefore, translators related many of the terms to Taoist terms. Soon, both Buddhism and Taoism ...

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... can sum up the codes. What was done to one person was done to the person who committed the crime and that would be their punishment. What makes the Egyptian, Chinese, and Mesopotamians different was how each culture saw their rulers. In Egypt the pharaohs were believed to be gods, and that's why they had the "ability to make the sun ... . Women were equal to men in Egypt. In Sumer there were restrictions to what women could and couldn't do. Chinese women were not equal to Chinese men at all. The women were to be housewives and obey their husband and even their own sons. Chinese women cou...

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... their life. He then finishes off the passage by telling us the rewards people will receive if they live their life correctly (serves the Buddha correctly). This was written by a Chinese scholar during the time Buddhism was at its peak; therefore, this passage seems credible. Although, the author could be Buddhist himself, revealing a most-likely heavy bias. Also, because he is ... relation with Buddhism. Document 3 discusses a Q and A type argument. The questions are by by those who are against Buddhism (thus, pointing out of the flaws). The answers are written by him, a Chinese scholar...

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Buddhism came from India, it was not indigenous it became sinicized, it came into China during the han dynasty Buddhism made its greatest impact during the unsettled 6 dynasties.. Buddhism colors Chinese life. Buddhism doesn't have hierarchy. It became a major and potent political and religious force during the 4th and 9th centuries A.D. Buddhism provided people w/ very different ways of looking ... who progress along this path engaging in spiritual exercises that enhance concentration and insight can eventually escape the cycle of rebirth and enter nirvana. Buddhism remained a foreign import...

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... a period of political instability and disunity (Doc 5, Section II). These are only three reasons why Buddhism satisfied people, and there are many more messages that dragged Buddhism evermore through China. Chinese women did not have many liberties in 220 C.E. and still in the times after. However Buddhism offers no gender bias and the creation of a Sangha, a community of Buddhists. These social ... , and liked where it led; a community full of freedoms and religion they'd never seen before. Here a monk or nun can accumulate goodness and wisdom (Doc 3). These communal ways drew many Chin...

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... teachings that would lay the foundation for western and eastern society. The religions of Christianity and Buddhism began slowly as an alternative to the polytheistic religions of the Roman and Chinese Empires. The religions developed at approximately the same time within two remotely located cultures. On the surface Christianity and Buddhism appear to share common time periods, origins, and teachings; however ... that of Jesus. Although rooted in different cultures, the two faith's origins have much in common. The political turmoil and uncertainty of the Roman Empire in the west, and t...

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Hinduism is also known as "Suntan Dharma" to Hindus. The original language language of India is Sanskrit. In this language "Sanatana" means Everlasting and "Dharma" , by a crude translation means Religion. The Everlasting Religion, Hinduism was founded, exists and flourishes in India. To most people outside of India, Hinduism is known as just a religion, but the truth is that ... ...

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... , buddhism has been on a remarkable ride in America. It is slowly getting more popular by the day in the west coast. It has gone from a small portion of Japanese and Chinese Immigrants on the west coast to being a religion practiced by millions of americans throughout the country. Buddhism itself has been proven to have no set form of traditions. Various buddhist ... ...

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... their new country. The highest form of Vajrayana uses the vital energies of the body to transform the mind. Zen is Japaneses name for a form of Buddhism greatly influenced by Chinese Taoism. Zen is known for its nontraditional techniques to bring the adept to enlightenment. The Zen koan, the nonsensical, non-rational riddle posed to a student, is one such technique, as ... ...

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... Mahayana. There are also Zen Buddhism, Pure Land Buddhism, Yogacara Buddhism, and Vajrayana Buddhism. There are also different types for different countries, for example, there is Vietnamese Buddhism, there is Chinese Buddhism, and there is Tibetan Buddhism. It all started in the year563 B.C., with the birth of Siddhartha Guatama. He was believed to be placed inside his mother's womb as a white ... ...

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