Chinese Religions Short Answer Flashcards
How did Confucius change society to discipline and hierarchical
prescribed studying the teachings of ancient Chinese sages in five ancient Chinese texts known as the “Five Classics.
Two key Confucian values
li, or the cultivation of propriety at all levels of society
ren, or being a good, moral human
Overall: cultivation of filial piety would create individuals of ren with humane behaviour
What is Dao?
the source out of which everything in the universe emanates according to the interplay between the forces of light (yin) and dark (yang)
How did Buddhism spread in China?
Firstly, monasteries came to serve as important centers of stability
Secondly, Buddhism brought to Chinese culture important reflections about the nature of human existence
Buddhist beliefs were adapted to the Chinese cultural context
What were the two most important paths of transformation in Buddhism in China?
Pure Land ritual emphasized that one could experience the compassion of the Amitabh Buddha and achieve salvation—which was considered rebirth in the Pure Land Heaven
Chan Buddhism, on the other hand, emphasized the Mahayana belief that all of reality is ultimately relational and can achieve this realization through the practice of meditation
