Ancient Chinese Philosophy and Religion

This man was the founder of Daoism.

• Confucius

• The Buddha

• Laozi

• Mencius

This philosophy/religion taught followers to act & behave with good morals.

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

This philosophy/religion taught followers that the world is full of suffering.

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

This philosophy/religion taught followers to find "The Way" of the universe.

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

This philosophy/religion was based on the teachings of Hanfeizi.

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

The 4 Noble Truths & Eight Fold Path were key teachings of this philosophy/religion.

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

Striving to be a superior man, or Junzi, was a key teaching of this philosophy/religion.

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

This philosophy/religion was based on the idea that people were naturally selfish & could not be trusted.

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

This philosophy/religion was based on the idea that people should strive to become enlightened.

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

This philosophy/religion encouraged followers to live in harmony with nature.

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Buddhism