The-Self-from-Various-Perspectives-report.pptx

The Self from various perspective report

1. The Self from Various Perspectives The Self In Western and In Eastern Thought

2. The Self In Eastern Thought While the West focused on the self as a cognitive and agentic construct, the east focused on spiritual development This is all about the process of becoming fit for a higher level in the spirit world.

3. Confucianism Recognized Founder Confucius a.k.a. Kang Zi of China The Self in Confucian Thought Humanism is the central approach, focused on achieving a harmonious social life. Self-cultivation is the main purpose of life where you repress your personal wants and needs for the benefit of many others.

4. The Culture of Confucianism A hierarchical society is essential for order and balance, where benevolent, good rulers lead by virtue and moral and not by punishment. One must abide by the ethical code of conduct, to achieve inner moral and physical harmony.

5. Taoism Recognized Founder Lao Tzu of china The Self in Taoist Thought The self is a part of the universe In order to live a happy and peaceful life, one must openly adapt and embrace the will of the eternal force that binds us all, rather than resist the changes that naturally come in our lives.

6. The Culture of Taoism One must live in pursuit of harmony within the self, with others, and in full trust of the dynamic Tao- The Universe Man-made rules and regulations hinder us from living in the way of the Tao One can act spontaneously if he is truly in harmony with others, with no need for limiting rules and regulations.

7. The Culture of Taoism The yin and the yang is the symbol of Taoism It means that life is supposed to be lived in balance.

8. Buddhism Siddhartha Gautama of India Recognized Founder The Self in Buddhist Thought The self is an illusion born out of our ignorance . It brings us all our sufferings. To end suffering , and achieve a place of perfect peace and happiness called nirvana, forget about the self and follow the Four Noble Truths .

9. Buddhism The Four Noble Truths All life is suffering. Life is temporary and nothing lasts forever. The cause of suffering is selfish desire which is desire for the benefit of the self rather than the whole. Non-attachment to anything makes us free from suffering. Follow the eightfold path.

10. Culture of Buddhism The Eightfold Path is about the living by the; Right views Right Intentions Right Speech Right Action Right Livelihood Right Effort Right Mindfulness Right Concentration

11. The Individualistic and collective self

12. The Individualistic and collective self The Western Self = The Individualistic Self Focus on self-development and improvement Focus on independence and autonomy Focus on seeing the self apart from others Focus on comparing the self from others

13. The Eastern Self = The Collectivistic Self Focus on self-development and improvement in harmony with society Focus on relationships with people and nature Focus on seeing the self as a part of a bigger and more powerful entity Focus on living in peace and balance with other people and the forces in nature The Individualistic and collective self

14. The Individualistic and collective self

15. The Individualistic and collective self