Philosophy in the Three Teachings - Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism

In Chinese philosophy, the \*Three Teachings—Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism—\* have profoundly shaped Chinese thought, culture, and spiritual life for centuries. Rather than always being viewed as competing traditions, they have often been understood as complementary paths, each offering a different perspective on what it means to live wisely, ethically, and in harmony with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us.

**Come join us as we explore the deeper philosophical ideas behind these ancient traditions.** What does it mean to live a good life? Where do we find meaning? How should we relate to other people, to society, and to the natural world? And where do Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism agree—and where do they take very different paths?

We may have Jacquie begin our journey with **Buddhism**, exploring some of its central ideas about suffering, attachment, impermanence, and awakening. From there, we can bring **Confucius and Daoist thinkers such as Laozi and Zhua