Eastern Approaches to a United Reality

Search for Self does not exist in Confucianism, but the Four Begginings(Yen,Li, Chi, Yi) are used as what our "pre-selves" are

Ritual Conduct: Adherence to social norms and performance of customs

Social Participation(Music, Poetry...)

Humaneness: Benevolence, altruism and goodness towards others

Reciprocity:"What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others."- Confucius

Brahman(One Ultimate Reality)

In Hinduism, it is the cause of everything that exists

Four purposes of life in Hinduism:

Dharma:Fulfilling one's purpose

Karma: Desire and enjoyment

Artha: Prosperity

Moksha: Enlightenment

Main goal of Taoism is to live life simply, honestly and in harmony with nature

Wu-wei

Wu-wei is non-action is Taoism. The purpose of life is to live in harmony with the natural course of life, and ultimately achieve immorality.

Yin and Yang

Yin represents female darkness and regression and the white part represents male light and progress, and are equally balanced, representing the coexistence of mind and matter.

Four Noble Truths

Dukkha: Suffering is normal and a part of life

Samudaya: Tahna, an attachment or desire rooted in ignorance, is the cause of the suffering

Nirodha: The end of suffering is in Nirvana, but all negative desires must cease

Marga: The Noble Eightfold Path is the path to Nirvana, and can be achieved through various religious actions(meditation, effort...)

Five Skandhas compose the Buddhist "Self" and can be achieved by:

Form

Sensation

Perception

Consciousness

Mental Formations

Nirvana