HINDUISM

The Five  • 1. Book of History-

Classics • 2. Book of poetry
• 3. Book of Changes
• 4. Book of Rites
• 5. Spring and Autumn
Annals
The four 
• 1. Analects- a collection of the sayings, speeches
and discussions of Confucius and his followers
books • 2. Great Learning- The character and influence
of a noble person, and deals with the three
central Confucian concerns, EDUCATION,
MORALITY and POLITICS
• 3. Doctrine of the Mean- demonstrates the
relation odf the way of heaven and the human
nature.
• 4. Mencius- a collection of the teachings of
Mencius, often in the form of conversations thet
Mencius had with the kings during his time.
 The  Way of Path-belief in the
Mandate of  Tao, ultimate principle
Heaven governing the universe
and which must be
realized by every human
being in his/her actions
shared by both
Confucians and Taoists.
 Noble 
1 . Shi- apprentice

Persons 2. Junzi- Exemplary person- ideal

3. Shengren- sage, highest level

 Basic 
1. father-son
2. Elder brother-younger brother

Relationshi 3. Husband-wife

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4. Elder friend-younger friend
5. Ruller-subject
Confucian 
1. Ren(jen),benevolence and humaneness
“doing things that benefit other people”

Virtues 2. Li or propriety
“doing things that are appropriate in a given situation”
3. Shu or reciprocity- doing in accordance to the Golden
Rule-”Do not do unto others what you do not want to do unto
you”
4. Xiao or filial piety
“doing things that show love, respect, and devotion to the
members of one’s family”.
5. Wen or culture
“doing things that cultivate one’s sense and appreciation of
culture”
Taoism
Generally believed to have founded by LAO TZU.
-Author the TAO TE CHING
LAO TZU-”old master” or “old scholar”
THE WAY AND HARMONY OF OPPOSITES
“The Way of NATURE”
The I Ching or the book of Changes speaks the natural
way of harmonizing the opposing forces of nature.
Yin and Yang- principle of opposing forces
Yin –is the dark force
Yang –is the light force
The three 
1. Buddha
2. Dharma

jewels  3. Sangha
• Tai Chi- a popular Chinese form of
exercise and martial arts
• Feng Shui- system of harmonizing
everyone with surrounding
environment. Refers to the practice
of choosing and configuring
structure or site in order for this
structure to be harmony with the
spiritual forces that inhibit it.
 Taoist  1. Chinese New Year
Festivals 2. Festival of Lanterns
3. Dragon boat festival
4. Ghost festival
5. Mid-Autumn Festival