What are the similarities and differences between the three cultures of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism?

1. Cultural Purpose

Confucian culture - enterprising culture.

Taoist culture - a culture of laws.

Buddhist culture - a culture of dedication.

2. Standards of life

Confucian culture - benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trust.

Taoist culture - comprehend the Tao, cultivate virtue, seek nature, keep one's duty, and be indifferent to fame and fortune.

Buddhist culture - refrain from doing any evil, perform all good deeds, observe the Ten Precepts, have a stable mind, and use wisdom.

3. Outlook on life

Confucian culture - be proactive and make contributions.

Taoist culture - let nature take its course and improve yourself.

Buddhist culture - loving all living beings and selfless dedication.

4. World view

Confucian culture - the world is a stage for talents.

Taoist culture - nature is the environment that human beings rely on for survival, and pursues the realm of harmony between man and nature where man and nature live in harmony.

Buddhist culture - images are born from the heart, and the world is in one's heart; a single thought can create hell and bliss.

5. Values

Confucian culture - realizing self-worth in the process of creating material wealth.

Taoist culture - driving a harmonious society with perfect self.

Buddhist culture - maximizing personal value in the process of showing love to others and contributing to society.

6. Philosophical tendency

Confucian culture - the philosophy of joining the world.

Taoist culture-transcendental philosophy.

Buddhist culture - using worldly thoughts to engage in worldly affairs.

7. The metaphor of material food to spiritual food

Confucian culture - staple food (such as rice, steamed buns, etc.), if you don’t eat it, you will be hungry.

Taoist culture - non-staple food (such as various stir-fries, soups, etc.), it will be tasteless if you don’t eat it.

Buddhist culture - fruits (such as apples, bananas, etc.) are not sweet if you don’t eat them.