Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism All in One.

        The Ming Dynasty followed the Confucianism, Taoism ( Daoism), and Buddhism religion, they believed on the teaching of good character, tried to give answers to living a good life, and taught the correct understanding of human nature. A peaceful society was what the Confucian philosophy wanted to achieve most, they wanted men to work honestly, as fair government officials, and have good character. According to Three Chinese Philosophies Chapter 21" Confucius taught that society worked well when all people acted properly based upon their roles and their relationships with others."(pg 208) The saying, treat people the way everyone wants to be treated is what Confucianism is based on, being kind to elders, parents, and older siblings is a sign of respect and class, two things China admires in their people.While on the other hand Taoism tries to give explanations to the problems of good government and right living, showing its people how karma handles all problems. The teaching of Buddhism believed on the "Enlightenment through meditation", which is very different than Confucianism and slightly similar to Taoism so it makes no sense why all three together make up the Ming Dynasty religion, A mix of the religious practices together is a good thing but at the same time a hazard waiting to happen. Confucianism deserves to be the only religion for the Ming Dynasty because this religion has a clear understanding of what is expected to be followed and has a better goal to reach, the goal of kindness overpowering China. Taoism and Buddhism make sense as two philosophies to make up one full religion but combining Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism as one only confuses the citizen which causes them to leave the religion and join another, which is not what the Ming emperors want. To keep the Ming Dynasty and its religion strong and powerful  Confucianism is needed, alone to make a clear path to happiness.