What are some key beliefs in Confucianism?

Answer 1

Confucians believe that all people are good, that you should respect and follow your elders, ancestors should be worshiped, education is strongly emphasized, and Yin and Yang represent opposite forces that balance out everything in life.

Li: includes ritual, propriety, etiquette, etc.

Hsiao: love within the family. Love of parents for their children and of children for their parents

Yi: righteousness

Xin: honesty and trustworthiness

Jen: benevolence, humaneness towards others. The highest Confucian virtue

Chung: loyalty to the state.

Answer 2

Confucianism began more than 2,500 years ago in china. The temple at Qufu is a roup of buildings dedicated to Confucius. It is located on Confucius's ancestral land. It is one of the largest ancient architectural complexes in China. every year followers gather at Qufu to celebrate the birthday of Confucius. The symbol is the yin-yang sign. The white is yin (light, bright, cheerful) black is yang (mysteriouse) the two act together to balance one another.

Answer 3

Possibly the question refers to the Five Relationships of respect and obligation. These are: Ruler and Subject; Parent and Child; Older brother and Younger brother; Husband and Wife; Friend and Friend.

Answer 4

Here are four:

o People must maintain a sense of doing what is right

o Must serve their superiors diligently and loyally

o Must display benevolence towards others

o An ideal ruler should influence others by moral example

Answer 5

Confucianism beliefs are based on the teachings of Confucius in early 500 BC. The main focus of Confucianism is to teach how to live a harmonious life and adapt socially.

Answer 6

Confucianism is based upon the teachings of Confucious and its core beliefs are humanist in that the focus is the family and life in this world, rather than concentrating on deities or idols.

Answer 7

Respecting authority, studiousness, and wisdom