Much of Eastern religion/philosophy is based in metaphysical idealism compared to western materialism which is why the specific arrangement of materials of a bu

Much of Eastern religion/philosophy is based in metaphysical idealism compared to western materialism which is why the specific arrangement of materials of a building is not treated as being important compared to the conceptual existence of the building. The ship of theseus is whatever he uses to cross the water; the planks it's made of are of no relevance. "ship" is just a designation of use.