LESSON 1

Question 1

founded by Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
* Buddhism is anchored on the idea that human person lives in suffering and that he should overcome this.
* “Karma and Rebirth”
* Buddhism teaches the Four Noble Truths.
o The first noble truth is that human life is pervaded by suffering.
o Second, suffering is a result of craving.
o Third, there is a state of freedom from suffering - called Nirvana - that we can all attain by realizing
that we are not Selves, thus abandoning the craving.
o Fourth, anyone can attain Nirvana by following the Eightfold Path.
“Quiet the mind and the soul will speak”.

Answer 1

BUDDHISM

Question 1

Personal ethics and morality – Good moral character
Virtues: Humanness(Ren), Righteousness(Yi), Propriety(Li).
Confucius believed that if a leader sets a good example to his constituents, to his family, and people with whom he
would have a relationship, they, in turn, will do the same. “ Golden Rule”
“You are What you Think”.

Answer 1

CONFUCIANISM

Question 2

Indian Philosophy, the oldest major religion
Brahman – God of creation, Vishnu -Preservation and Shiva- destruction
Philosophical traditions: reincarnation, karma, and moksha(liberation)
Indian philosophy responds to the question, “Who am I?”
The manner of living a life is the principal priority in Indian philosophy.
“It is better to live your own destiny imperfect than to live an imitation of somebody else’s life with perfection”.

Answer 2

HINDUISM

Question 3

“The way”
Lao Tsu -Founder
Balance of human and nature
Immortality -belief in spirit after death
Yin-Yang
“A man with an outward courage dares to die; a man with inner courage dares to live”.

Answer 3

TAOISM

Question 4

Indigenous to Japan.
Japanese philosophy and practice that teaches people how to appreciate and live in harmony with nature.
Shinto means “The way of the Kami(Gods)”.
“BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS DO NOT BEAR GOOD FRUIT.”- Appearances don’t always express what’s on the inside.

Answer 4

SHINTOISM