Wikipedia Trail: From "Karma" to "Three Principles of the People"

Karma

Karma refers to the spiritual principle of cause and effect where intent and actions of an individual affects their future. So, something you do now can affect what happens to you later. This can be good or bad depending on what action happened. It is closely associated to Hinduism, Buddhism, and more.

Taoism

It is a philosophical tradition of Chinese origin which emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao, also known as "The Way". Taoism stresses compassion, frugality, and humility.

Confucianism 

It is described as tradition, a philosophy, a religion, a humanistic or rationalistic religion, a way of governing, or a way of life. Confucianism developed from what was later called the Hundred Schools of Thought from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius.

Three Principles of the People

It is a political philosophy developed by Sun Yat-sen as part of a philosophy to make China a free, prosperous, and powerful state. The three principles are often translated into and summarized as nationalism, democracy, and the livelihood of the people.

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