Lesson 1.4 The Self from Various Perspectives Flashcards
Who found Confucianism?
Confucious a.k.a. Kang Zi of China
Who found Taoism?
Lao Tzu of China
Who found Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama of India
What is the symbol of Taoism?
Yin and Yang symbol
To end suffering, and achieve a place of perfect peace and happiness called _______?
Nirvana
What are the 4 noble truths?
1.) All life is suffering. Life is temporary and nothing lasts forever.
2.) The cause of suffering is selfish desire which desire for the benefit of the self rather than the whole.
3.) Non - attachment to anything makes us free from suffering.
4.) Follow the Eigthfold Path
The Eightfold Path is about living by the:
- Right views
- Right intentions
- Right speech
- Right action
- Right livelihood
- Right effort
- Right mindfulness
- Right concentration
It is focused on the self as a cognitive and agentic construct
Western Self (Individualistic Self)
It is focused on spiritual development
Eastern Self (Collectivistic Self)
