Notes
Lecture notes
Singapore symbol is lion
Ancestor is important
Death starts in hell – purge
Buddhism – Release from suffering Buddhism appeals to Chinese from several reasons Buddhism tolerance from other religions and ways of thought. No history of persecution No wars No establishing a holy kingdom Tolerance Accepted Confucianism and Daoism. Although Buddhism is the way of truth., Confucianism and Taoism taught moral value. Buddhist salvation lies beyond the mortal world. Does not depend on religious purity-Can accept other religion. Buddhism establishes charities to alleviate suffering. Buddhism inclusiveness. Equality and unity between all classes (social) Eliminate the caste system in India Foreign aliens in the Northern China accepted Buddhism because it was outside of Chinese thought ( Confurzi and Dao) Alien barbarian rulers found equality from Buddhist beliefs, Buddhist claims of magical ability, -Folk religion- Magical ability of Buddhist powers appeals to the superstitious. Represented the superstitious aspect of buddhaism Buddhism had sutras- extensive literature good art Chinese people like this Elaborate rituals'
Justice of Good and Evil. Karma Justice is liked by the Buddhist
End: Confucianism still prevailed as the family ethic and state rationale.'
Confucianism as a moral code, family code, never faded. Religious sphere did not contend with its rivals. Confucianism was the tie that bound all Chinese together. Whether through religion or division.
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Pureland is the most practiced Buddhism
500 years after death of that Buddha dude,
True law or Docterine
1000 years era of reflected law ( counterfeit Doctrine)
Final Degeneration of the Law Final thought of austerity Goodness Final degeneration had began Only faith in the saving power of Buddha can assure salvation Salvation is rebirth into the Pure Land. Rich fertile comfortable land Lotus
Singapore symbol is lion
Ancestor is important
Death starts in hell – purge
Buddhism – Release from suffering Buddhism appeals to Chinese from several reasons Buddhism tolerance from other religions and ways of thought. No history of persecution No wars No establishing a holy kingdom Tolerance Accepted Confucianism and Daoism. Although Buddhism is the way of truth., Confucianism and Taoism taught moral value. Buddhist salvation lies beyond the mortal world. Does not depend on religious purity-Can accept other religion. Buddhism establishes charities to alleviate suffering. Buddhism inclusiveness. Equality and unity between all classes (social) Eliminate the caste system in India Foreign aliens in the Northern China accepted Buddhism because it was outside of Chinese thought ( Confurzi and Dao) Alien barbarian rulers found equality from Buddhist beliefs, Buddhist claims of magical ability, -Folk religion- Magical ability of Buddhist powers appeals to the superstitious. Represented the superstitious aspect of buddhaism Buddhism had sutras- extensive literature good art Chinese people like this Elaborate rituals'
Justice of Good and Evil. Karma Justice is liked by the Buddhist
End: Confucianism still prevailed as the family ethic and state rationale.'
Confucianism as a moral code, family code, never faded. Religious sphere did not contend with its rivals. Confucianism was the tie that bound all Chinese together. Whether through religion or division.
'
Pureland is the most practiced Buddhism
500 years after death of that Buddha dude,
True law or Docterine
1000 years era of reflected law ( counterfeit Doctrine)
Final Degeneration of the Law Final thought of austerity Goodness Final degeneration had began Only faith in the saving power of Buddha can assure salvation Salvation is rebirth into the Pure Land. Rich fertile comfortable land Lotus