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SE Asia Religions (Confucianism (Confucius was one of the most important…
SE Asia Religions
Confucianism
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Confucius believed that the key to peace and social justice was to behave with good character and virtue
Confucius thought of himself as a teacher, not a religious prophet, or even a religious leader
Confucianism is thought to be more of a philosophy, rather than being though of as a religion
Confucius believed that there were five basic relationships between men; a ruler and a subject, a father and a son, a husband and a wife, an older brother and a younger brother, and a friend and a friend
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Buddhism
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In Buddhism, Buddha and his followers believe that unselfishness is the key to everything
Siddhartha Gautama, a rich young man, founded the religion about 500 B.C. He was called "Buddha," or "The Enlightened One," by his followers
Buddhists believe that if you give up greedy desires, you can end your suffering and reach Nirvana, a state of perfect peace
In Buddhism, there is no need to recognize gods or have priests, because Buddha believed that man himself can change evil into good
The Middle Way was accomplished by the Eightfold Path (eight rules of conduct), as Buddha called it
Buddhism is practiced all over the world, but it is mostly found in Southern and Eastern Asia
Shintoism
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Shintoism is based on Kami, which are divine spirits that Shinto followers believe live in nature
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Most Shinto households have an altar where they offer their prayers and perform their rituals for the Kami
In a way, it could be said the Shinto followers worship nature
Hinduism
Hinduism is the most commonly found religion in India, and is also the third largest religion in the world, behind Christianity and Islam.
Hindus believe that once you die in this life, a soul will be reincarnated again and again until it is good enough to be united with Brahman
There are four main castes in the caste system, and even a fifth one that is the lowest of them all.
All Hindus, believe in reincarnation
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In Hinduism, there is a caste system, a belief in which social class is inherited.
Also, many Hindus are vegetarians
In Hinduism, the cow is considered sacred.
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Hinduism is a polytheistic religion, though Hindus believe that all the gods are part of one supreme spirit named Brahman.
Hinduism developed in India, brought there by a group of people called the Aryans, who had many different religious rituals and hymns known as the Vedas, of the Books of Knowledge
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