Confucianism is a system of hierarchies from superior to inferior, each having duties and responsibilities to those above and below them. It clarifies one's position in family, society and government. It defines the social order of a society in a patriarchal format. It's ultimate goal is an ordered society.
Taoism is the recognition of the intrinsic order of things. Taoists believe that one must fit oneself into this complex scheme so that the chi flows freely, the chi being life itself. So long as the Tao (Way) is followed, everything functions as it should.
Buddhism is a system of thought that deals with freeing the mind from it's intrinsic desires. Craving is shown to be the source of all suffering. Because everything is impermanent and transitory there can never be a lasting satisfaction. Only when one can overcome this craving for sensual things can the mind truly find peace.
The common goal of these three systems is, therefore, to find peace and stability within and without oneself.
Confucianism is a system of hierarchies from superior to inferior, each having duties and responsibilities to those above and below them. It clarifies one's position in family, society and government. It defines the social order of a society in a patriarchal format. It's ultimate goal is an ordered society.
Taoism is the recognition of the intrinsic order of things. Taoists believe that one must fit oneself into this complex scheme so that the chi flows freely, the chi being life itself. So long as the Tao (Way) is followed, everything functions as it should.
Buddhism is a system of thought that deals with freeing the mind from it's intrinsic desires. Craving is shown to be the source of all suffering. Because everything is impermanent and transitory there can never be a lasting satisfaction. Only when one can overcome this craving for sensual things can the mind truly find peace.
The common goal of these three systems is, therefore, to find peace and stability within and without oneself.
Confucianism is a system of hierarchies from superior to inferior, each having duties and responsibilities to those above and below them. It clarifies one's position in family, society and government. It defines the social order of a society in a patriarchal format. It's ultimate goal is an ordered society.
Taoism is the recognition of the intrinsic order of things. Taoists believe that one must fit oneself into this complex scheme so that the chi flows freely, the chi being life itself. So long as the Tao (Way) is followed, everything functions as it should.
Buddhism is a system of thought that deals with freeing the mind from it's intrinsic desires. Craving is shown to be the source of all suffering. Because everything is impermanent and transitory there can never be a lasting satisfaction. Only when one can overcome this craving for sensual things can the mind truly find peace.
The common goal of these three systems is, therefore, to find peace and stability within and without oneself.
establish peace and harmony
Taoism is all about Man's relationship with nature, while Confucianism is concerned with Man's relationship with his fellow man. Also, Taoism is polytheistic while Confucianism is monotheistic.
I know most eastern religions and philosophies do, such as Buddhism, Hinduism and taoism. Buddhism
the goal of confucionism is hard to describe because Confucianism is a way of life, not a religion. so the goal simply put, is to be smart
The Goal of Buddhism is to reach "enlightenment".
the goal of confucionism is hard to describe because Confucianism is a way of life, not a religion. so the goal simply put, is to be smart
Buddhism's final goal was to achieve nirvana, or union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth
The final goal of Buddhism is to reach Nirvana.
Buddhism
Taoism is all about man's relationship with nature, whereas, Confucianism is all about man's relationship with his fellow man. Taoism is polytheistic, whereas Confucianism is monotheistic.
I think you question really is "why is Bodhiimportant in Buddhism". Bodhi is the word for enlightenment in Pali and Sanskrit. Bodhi is the goal of Buddhism. To reach that state in which we can see clearly and understand the universe, our place in it and how it all is interconnected is a Buddhist's goal.
Follow the Noble Eightfold Path.