Eastern

Philosophi
es
Reincarnation

Shinto

Taoism
Reincarnati
on
It is derived from Latin meaning "to
be made flesh again" in religion
and philosophy refers to the belief
that a part of a living being
survives death to be reborn in a new
body.
Reincarnation
in
Hinduism

Reincarnation
in
Buddhism
Reincarnation
in
Science
 Reincarnation in
Hinduism
According to Hinduism, the self (atman) is
immortal, while the body is subject to birth and
death.
The world's oldest surviving religion, is unified
by its acceptance of samsara, a chain of births
and deaths linked by reincarnation. Controlling
samsara is the law of karma.
 Reincarnation in
Buddhism
Like Hindus, Buddhists see unenlightened
samsara as a state of suffering. Only when we
achieve a state of total passiveness and free
ourselves from all desire can we escape samsara and
achieve nirvana, or salvation. Many Buddhists
believe an individual can end the cycle of
reincarnation by following the Eightfold Path, or
middle way.
 Reincarnation in
Science
The Western skepticism of reincarnation is
tied to monotheistic religions' focus on a single
life, a single soul and an active God who does not
rely on karmic law. And with sporadic believers
announcing they're Cleopatra or Elvis reincarnate,
it's not surprising many people remain extremely
skeptical of the soul's ability to return repeatedly.
Shinto
It is an indigenous religious beliefs and
practices of Japan. The word Shintō,
which literally means “the way of kami
(divine power)” came into use in order to
distinguish indigenous Japanese beliefs
from Buddhism, which had been
introduced into Japan in the 6th century
CE.
History
Shinto
Shinto Shrine
Gods
 History
It is a type of polytheistic animism, and involves
the worship of kami (or spirits). Shinto has no
binding set of dogma, and the most important
elements are a great love and reverence for nature
in all its forms, respect for tradition and the family,
physical cleanliness and matsuri (or festivals
dedicated to the kami).
 Shinto Gods
As with many other ancient religions, the Shinto Gods
represent important astrological, geographical, and
meteorological phenomena which are ever present and
considered to affect daily life. These Gods or ujigami,
were associated with specific ancient clans or uji.
Unusually, the sun and supreme deity is female,
Amaterasu. Her brother is Susanoo, the god of the sea
and storms. 
 Shinto Shrine
Shinto shrines, or jinja, are the sacred
locations of one or more kami, and there are
some 80,000 in Japan. Certain natural
features and mountains may also be
considered shrines. Early shrines were merely
rock altars on which offerings were presented.
Taoism
It is also known as Daoism, it is
a Chinese philosophy attributed to
Lao Tzu which contributed to the
folk religion of the people primarily in
the rural areas of China and became
the official religion of the country under
the Tang Dynasty.
 Origin
Beliefs
The Tao-
Te-Ching
 Origin
Lao-Tzu believed in the harmony of all
things and that people could live easily
together if they only considered each other's
feelings once in a while and recognized that
their self-interest was not always in the
interest of others.
 THE TAO-TE- The Tao-Te-Ching
CHING IS AN
ATTEMPT TO
REMIND PEOPLE
EVERYONE COULD
It not a 'scripture' in any way. It is a book
LIVE TOGETHER of poetry presenting the simple way of
PEACEFULLY IF
PEOPLE WOULD
following the Tao and living life at peace
ONLY BE MINDFUL with one's self, others, and the world of
OF HOW THEIR
THOUGHTS AND changes.
ACTIONS AFFECT
THEMSELVES,
OTHERS, AND THE
EARTH.
 Beliefs
There are no "bad people" according to Taoist
principles, only people who behave badly. Given
the proper education and guidance toward
understanding how the universe works, anyone
could be a "good person" living in harmony with the
earth and with others.
 Eastern Thought as a
Philosophy of Education

• Progress means non attachment and development of one’s inner

being.
• Education is a way of achieving wisdom, maintaining the family
structure, establishing the law, and providing for social and
economic concern.
• Education is necessary for this life, and for achieving life
 Schools Curriculum
• Prayer/Meditation
• Reading Sacred Literature
• Recitation of Oral Legends
• Philosophy
• Character Education
Others:
Writing, Science, Math, Physical Education
 How subjects will be thought

• Self discovery through prayer and

meditation
• Guided discussion
• Teacher assisted activities and
lesson
• Reflection
 Student Evaluation

• Students will move to higher level classes once the

teacher feels they have reached a certain level of
cognitive ability
• No numerical grades will be given
• Students will be assessed by self-evaluations, oral
discussions with the teacher, and willingness to
participate
 Qualities of a Teacher
• Guru
• Build strong relationship with students
• Patience
• Wise
• Knowledge of sacred literature and oral tradition
• Enlightened
• Role model for prayer and meditation
 Eastern
Philosoph
ies
 3-2-1 Activity
3 – new facts that you’ve
learned…

2 – ah-ha’s that popped into

your mind

1 – One big question that

you still have
Thank You!
Ms. Joana Mica C. Arcilla
Discussant
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https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Reincarnation

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%20and%20a%20religion
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