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Buddhism

Mar 27, 2021 Emmie Haley

A religion that emerged in the fifth to sixth centuries B.C., in India. The ultimate goal of Buddhism is to achieve nirvana, i.e. a state of eternal peace and bliss, by renouncing desires, getting rid of suffering, and moral perfection.

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Sikhism

Jan 6, 2021 Emmie Haley

The Indian religion formed within the framework of Hinduism by synthesizing a number of Hindu and Muslim traits. It represents an attempt to overcome the opposition of Hindu and Islamic traditions, to rise above their differences.

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Confucianism

Dec 21, 2020 Emmie Haley

An ethical-political doctrine founded by the ancient Chinese thinker Confucius, Confucianism is based on: The doctrine of filial deference, according to which a respectful son must spend his life devotedly caring for his parents, serving and pleasing them, being ready to do anything for their health and welfare,