Neo-Confucianism v Buddhism

Buddhism v Neo-Confucianism

Match

Match the following words to their correct defintions

• Dynasty

• 8 fold path

• Imperial

• Siddhartha Gautama

• 4 Noble Truths

A line of rulers from the same family

Principles/ Rules Buddhists must follow

Ruled by an emperor/ empress

Started Buddhism became known as Buddha

Explain the cause of suffering

• A line of rulers from the same family

• Principles/ Rules Buddhists must follow

• Ruled by an emperor/ empress

• Started Buddhism became known as Buddha

• Explain the cause of suffering

Learning Goal

I can explain one main difference between Neo-Confucianism and Buddhism, and explain why Chinese rulers preferred Neo-Confucianism by writing a short response.

Open Ended

What do you remember about Buddhism from yesterday's lesson? How it start? What are their beliefs? What do Buddhists do?

Part 1: Confucianism

Multiple Select

Which of the following are beliefs based on Confucianism? Select all that apply.

• Education is important

• Respect your elders

• Follow the 8 fold path

• Place the needs of your community before your own

Multiple Select

According to the 5 important relationships, a younger sibling must respect which of the following? (Select all that apply)

• Emperor

• Father

• Older Sibling

• Friend

Part 2: Neo- Confucianism

Multiple Select

According to what you've read today, which of the following are reasons why Chinese

rulers preferred Confucianism? (Select ALL that apply)

• They wanted to reduce Buddhism's popularity

• They wanted their citizens to focus on their present life, and not just the

  afterlife

• They wanted their citizens to focus on education, respect, and having a sense

  of duty

• They wanted to make more money and expand their empire through conquest

Categorize

Options (9)

Focused on ending suffering

Became a popular belief system in China

Originated in China

Taught people how they should live

Embraced by Chinese rulers

Spread to China from India

Rejected by Chinese rulers

Taught that one must be devoted to family

Belief in the 4 Nobles Truths and the 8-Fold Path

Determine whether the following statements represent similarities or differences between Confucianism and Buddhism.

Buddhism

Both

Confucianism

Open Ended

After learning about Buddhism and Confucianism, which system of beliefs do YOU think is BEST for a society? Explain your answer. 

Sentence Starter: "I think the best belief system for a society is............ I believe this because......."

Open Ended

Exit Ticket - Question 1:

What is one important difference between Buddhism and Confucianism?

Sentence Frame: One significant difference between Buddhism and Confucianism is that Buddhism....while Confucianism....

Open Ended

Exit Ticket - Question 2:

Why do you think Chinese rulers preferred Confucianism OVER Buddhism (why did they like Confucianism more)? Give at least 2 reasons from the text.

Sentence Frame: Chinese rulers preferred Confucianism because....They also....