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Eastern Philosophy

Thinkers and essays gathered around this school of thought.

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Laozi

Approaches life through Dao, simplicity, non-forcing, humility, paradox, and alignment with natural patterns.

“The journey of a thousand miles begins beneath one’s feet.”
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A history of Eastern Philosophy

c. 5th century BCE

Buddha

Ancient

traditionally 6th century BCE

Laozi

Ancient

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c. 5th century BCE

Buddha

Guides reflection on suffering, impermanence, craving, compassion, attention, and liberation from reactive patterns.

Eastern Philosophy · Ethics · Psychology
551–479 BCE

Confucius

Offers guidance on virtue, ritual, family, leadership, education, and social harmony through moral cultivation and humane conduct.

Ancient Philosophy · Eastern Philosophy · Ethics
traditionally 6th century BCE

Laozi

Approaches life through Dao, simplicity, non-forcing, humility, paradox, and alignment with natural patterns.

Ancient Philosophy · Eastern Philosophy · Metaphysics
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Four Noble TruthsEightfold Pathimpermanencedependent arisingcompassionrenlifilial pietymoral educationjunzi
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