Lesson 4 Flashcards
The emphasis is individualistic rather than relational.
Western Thoughts
It is a Individualistic Culture
Western
Look in the world in dualities where in you are distinct from the other person.
Western
Looking towards the Self.
Western
The emphasis is relational rather than individualistic
Eastern Thoughts
Self is not the focus
Eastern
Sees the other person as part of yourself as well as the things you may create.
Eastern
It is a Collectivist Culture
Eastern
It is often characterized as a system of social and ethical philosophy rather than a religion.
Confucianism
seen as the ultimate purpose of life, but the characteristics of a chun-tzu is still embedded in his social relationships. It is also called
Self-Cultivation
wherein personal needs are repressed for the good of many
Subdued Self
A man of virtue or noble character
Chun-tzu
“Do not do others what you would not want others to do to you. ”
Golden Rule
Living the way of the Tao or the universe.
Taoism
Rejects the hierarchy and strictness brought by Confucianism and would prefer a simple lifestyle and its teachings thus aim to describe how to attain that life.
Taoism
Self is not just an extension of the family or community ; it is part of the universe
Taoism
It is living a balanced life with society and nature, being open and accepting to change, forgetting about prejudices and egocentric ideas and thinking about equality and harmoniously.
Taoism
What are the state of Nirvana
Forget about self
Forget the cravings of the self
Break the attachments with the world
Renounce the self
Self is seen as an illusion
Buddhism
