Life of Buddha, Confucius, Laozi (jan 1, 600 BC – jan 1, 501 BC)
Description:
ALL IN CHINA (Buddhism came from India)
Confucius - Confucianism emphasizing social harmony through morals; secular outlook; the importance of education; family as the model of state (emperor is the father of country; also filial piety).
Siddhartha Gautama - (Theravada) Buddhism emphasizing suffering caused by desire and attachment; end of suffering through modest and moral living and meditation practice (Mahayana Buddhism more popular in Northeastern Asia).
Laozi, Zhuangzi (6th-3rd centuries BCE) - Daoism emphasizing Withdrawal from the world into contemplation of nature; simple living; end of striving (like Buddhism).
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Date:
jan 1, 600 BC
jan 1, 501 BC
~ 99 years