the two great philosophical and religious traditions that originated in China. The other philosophy

native to China is Confucianism. Both Taoism and Confucianism began at about the same time,

around the sixth century B.C. China's third great religion, Buddhism, came to China from India

around the second century of the common era. Together, these three faiths have shaped Chinese life

and thought for nearly twenty-five hundred years. One dominate concept in Taoism and Buddhism

is the belief in some form of reincarnation. The idea that life does not end when one dies is an

integral part of these religions and the culture of the Chinese people. Although not accepted by our

beliefs, its understanding helps build strength in our own religion. Reincarnation, life after death,

beliefs are not standardized between the religions. Each religion has a different way of applying this

concept to its beliefs. Ignorance of these beliefs is a sign of weakness in the mind. To truly

Whatever the name, the followers of these religions believe there is an existence beyond life which

the Tao philosophy as that of the Buddhist. The inner light that is sought is similar, but the actual path

soul into itself, while preserving individuality. Birth is not the beginning and death is not the end. This

all schools of Buddhism. The fourth truth describes the way to overcome personal desire through

Buddhist, Nirvana, represents total enlightenment and liberation. Only through achieving this goal is

be summerized as the highest state of spiritual bliss, absolute immortality through absorption of the

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