Taoism and Buddhism are the two great philosophical and religious traditions that originated in China. Taoism began the sixth century BCE. And Buddhism came to China from India around the second century of the Common Era. These two religions have shaped Chinese life and thought for nearly twenty-five hundred years. One dominant concept in Taoism and Buddhism is the belief in some form of reincarnation. The idea that life does not end when one die …showed first 75 words of 2355 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2355 total…self and the proper way of life to reach immortality. The cycle of life continues indefinitely until the Thread of Life is broken. Only through proper living, and by following the correct path guided by the Inner Light, can one achieve the ultimate goal of Tao or Nirvana. Bibliography Robert G. Henricks, “Lao-Tzu Te-Tao Ching – Translated. With an introduction and commentary”, The Bodley Head, London, 1989. Dolly Facter, “The Doctrine of Buddha”, Phiosophical Library Inc., NY, 1965.