Confucianism, Taoism and Shintoism 

Confucianism     Taoism/Daoism     Shintoism

Taoism, Daoism

Taoism  An ancient religion with strong modern ties.  A Thinkquest site.

Lao Tzu This site from Shandong gives a brief biography of Lao Tzu with links to Tao Te Ching, Meaning and Power of Tao and other values.

Taoism as a Philosophy versus Taoism as a  Folk Religion  Compares the Philosophy of Taoism with the concept of Taoism as the basis of the popular Folk Religion in China

Taoist Temple  a Taoist Temple in Taipei

Quingyang Gong a Taoist Temple in Chengdu

Daoism  Daoism Depot  Taoist site for beginners. 

 Daoist Baiyunguan (White Cloud) Daoist Temple in Shanghai.  

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Confucianism

Confucius and Other Links  This site looks at the beginnings of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism as well as the philosophies of those religions.

Confucius Site  This Shandong site gives a biography of Confucius, essays on his wisdom, influence and adversaries.

Confucius - his life and teachings  A thinkquest site (need to download java plugin).

Confucius  Gives a background of his life and some Chinese characters.

Confucius Temple  An enormous temple that honors Confucius; his house in Qufu was changed into a temple a year after his death.

Confucius Temple at Qufu  This site from Travel China Guide gives further descriptions of the Confucius Temple.

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Shintoism

Shintoism This comprehensive site gives an overview of all religions in Japan (Shintoism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity and Confucianism) along with links to wedding and funeral rites and Japanese holidays.

Shinto A study guide to Shintoism

Jinja Shinto Jinga means Shrine - this is simply a Shrine Shinto. 

Temples, Shrines and Places in Japan  Pictures of shrines and temples in Japan

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