Can be practiced alongside Buddhism & Taoism
Founded by Confucius
No founder
From Persia
Follow a code of politeness
Final goal=moksha
Holy books=Vedas & Upanishads
Beliefs had its roots in Judaism
From Canaan
Teaches the 4 Noble Truths
Believe in simple life and humility
Believe if you master the Eightfold Path it will end your reincarnation
Founded by Lao Tzu
Final goal=nirvana
Monotheistic; believe in Yahweh
From India, but spread to China
Follows the 10 Commandments
Founded by Abraham
Believe in a final judgment
Believe in filial piety (respect for elders)
Believe in ancestor worship
People work their way up the levels of the caste system using reincarnation & karma
Teaches forgiveness
Hebrew/Jew religion
Holy book-Tao Te Ching
Monotheistic; believe Jesus is the messiah (savior)
Worships many forms of Brahman
Believe in harmony with nature
Teaches good vs evil
Holy Book=New Testament of the Bible
Founded by Siddhartha Gautama
Buddha is a guide to enlightenment
Emphasizes the importance of education
From China
Can be practiced alongside Buddhism & Confucanism
Not concerned with gods and goddesses
Teachings were spread by the apostles
Founded by Zoroaster
From India
Afterlife will lead to heaven or hell