Ancient Eastern Philosophies

This is a polytheistic religion, as well as a general philosophy.

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Hinduism

This philosophy was started by an Indian prince in the 500s BCE.

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Hinduism

Created the idea of yin yang

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Hinduism

Teaches filial piety.

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Hinduism

Followers attempt to reach Nirvana.

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Hinduism

Followers believe all life is connected through suffering.

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Hinduism

Teaches the importance of following one's dharma.

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Hinduism

Became the official philosophy of the Chinese government and had civil service tests based around it

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Hinduism

The oldest Eastern philosophy, began ~1500s BCE

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Hinduism

Prioritizes accepting life's path and not interfering in its natural course

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Hinduism