Eastern philosophy

Eastern philosophy

Terms that relate to the philosophy of South and East Asia.

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Eightfold Path

Philosophy; Eastern philosophy

The way or practice recommended in Buddhism that includes Right View, Right Aim, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Living, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Contemplation.

Hinduism

Philosophy; Eastern philosophy

The Western word for the religious beliefs and practices of the majority of the people of India.

Siddhartha Gautama Buddha

Philosophy; Eastern philosophy

An Indian prince and founder of Buddhism, sought the causes of and cures for human suffering.

Bushido

Philosophy; Eastern philosophy

The way or ethic of the samurai warrior, based on service and demanding rigorous training, usually both in the military and literary arts.

An influential Chinese philosopher who lived around the 4th century BC during the Warring States Period, a period corresponding to the philosophical summit of Chinese thought — the Hundred Schools of ...