Hinduism, Buddhism & Confucianism Over the past several thousand years, many faiths and/or religions have arisen and developed all over the globe. All of these faiths are unique and seem to be quite different from each other, at least on the surface. However, when one investigates more closely they realize that there are often many similarities as well. A good example of this would be the religious traditions of the Middle East and Asia. Hinduism, …showed first 75 words of 1364 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1364 total…Buddhism are more self oriented. However, the main connection behind all three different beliefs is their belief in and strive for order and balance. Confucianism strives for order and balance through Jen and Li, while Hinduism and Buddhism use Yogas and the eight fold path. This balance and order brought about these different practices extends to a greater purpose which all three of these religions have in common, to achieve a higher form of enlightenment.