Oh man. You could write volumes on this one.
Hinduism: many gods, goddesses, demons, spirits. Rituals are many, so are practices. Ethics I'm not familiar with, except to respect life. Morality I think is similar to Christian.
Buddhism: this is not a religion but a philosophy. Buddhism does not concern itself with the existence or denial of God, but deals with how we must live, how to understand suffering, desire, and the consequences of our actions. Ethics and morality are also centred around the respect for all life.
Confucianism: Wisdom of Kung Fu Tze. Much of this treats norms, behavious, thinking of Imperial Chinese culture. The state is divinely bestowed with power, and must be respected and upheld. However, the ruler is bound by a rigid code of morality and ethics too.
Daoism: The Way. Philosophy of Lao Tzu. Based on balance of forces of nature, following a path of moderation.
This is as far as I recall, without much research. What ever I can study, so can you. It's best you keep on your path, do your own work, for you will appreciate the knowledge more if you struggle to acquire it. I hope this has helped you.
I found the path of Tao when I was sixteen, and have been following or striving to keep it, along with Buddhist practices, more on the Zen way. If I'm not mistaken, Zen is very much influenced by the Tao. Bushido, a samurai ethic, is also influenced by Tao and Zen.
2006-09-27 16:22:21
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