Three Differences between Buddhism and Confucianism -------- Zhu Xi’s Argument and Explanation
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This essay analyzes Zhu Xi’s thoughts on the differences between Confucianism and Buddhism in the following three aspects: the characteristics of noumenon, the concern of ethics and the method of self-cultivation. In Confucianism, noumen is “one”; in Buddhism, it is “two.” In the aspect of ethical concern, Confucian ethics state that all is endowed by nature. However, Buddhism considers ethics as a burden and aims to get away from it. As for cultivating oneself, Confucianism recommends practices according to the natural order. On the other hand, Buddhism seeks peace and calmness in mind with intention. Therefore, Buddhism and Confucianism are different in both the root and the end. Zhu Xi summarized scholars’ discussions on the differences between Confucianism and Buddhism since Bei Song dynasty and could inspire modern scholars as well. Nevertheless, Zhu Xi’ misinterpretation of Buddhism in his analysis should not be forgotten.
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This essay analyzes Zhu Xi’s thoughts on the differences between Confucianism and Buddhism in the following three aspects: the characteristics of noumenon, the concern of ethics and the method of self-cultivation. In Confucianism, noumen is “one”; in Buddhism, it is “two.” In the aspect of ethical concern, Confucian ethics state that all is endowed by nature. However, Buddhism considers ethics as a burden and aims to get away from it. As for cultivating oneself, Confucianism recommends practices according to the natural order. On the other hand, Buddhism seeks peace and calmness in mind with intention. Therefore, Buddhism and Confucianism are different in both the root and the end. Zhu Xi summarized scholars’ discussions on the differences between Confucianism and Buddhism since Bei Song dynasty and could inspire modern scholars as well. Nevertheless, Zhu Xi’ misinterpretation of Buddhism in his analysis should not be forgotten.
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