The Eastern philosophical traditions of Taoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism each offer unique perspectives on living a harmonious life and understanding reality. Taoism emphasizes simplicity, honesty, and living in harmony with nature through principles such as Yin-Yang and the concept of Wu-wei, which advocates for non-action and alignment with life'
Five Skandhas compose the Buddhist "Self" and can be achieved by:
Mental Formations
Consciousness
Perception
Sensation
Form
Four Noble Truths
Marga: The Noble Eightfold Path is the path to Nirvana, and can be achieved through various religious actions(meditation, effort...)
Nirodha: The end of suffering is in Nirvana, but all negative desires must cease
Samudaya: Tahna, an attachment or desire rooted in ignorance, is the cause of the suffering
Dukkha: Suffering is normal and a part of life
Taoism
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.
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.
Main goal of Taoism is to live life simply, honestly and in harmony with nature
Hinduism
Four purposes of life in Hinduism:
Moksha: Enlightenment
Artha: Prosperity
Karma: Desire and enjoyment
Dharma:Fulfilling one's purpose
Brahman(One Ultimate Reality)
In Hinduism, it is the cause of everything that exists
Confucianism
Humaneness: Benevolence, altruism and goodness towards others
Reciprocity:"What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others."- Confucius
Ritual Conduct: Adherence to social norms and performance of customs
Social Participation(Music, Poetry...)
Search for Self does not exist in Confucianism, but the Four Begginings(Yen,Li, Chi, Yi) are used as what our "pre-selves" are