It basically means water in Chinese.
It stands for the begining of life.
This symbol of Confucianism is meant to represent total harmony, righteousness, in your own life and in relations with your neighbors. The Symbol of Water and The Double Happiness
The Yin-Yang
the yin yang
symbol of water and the double happiness
Actually, there is no standard, universally recognized symbol for Confucianism. However, there are three symbols that are sometimes used unofficially. The most common is a symbol vaguely like an asterisk that is an ideogram for water. It represents the source of life in Chinese philosophy. Answers.com doesn't seem to allow the inclusions of images or URLs within answers. To see that symbol and the other two, please view them in Related Links
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There are three symbols that are related to Confucianism. They are Yin Yan for balance in nature, Ideogram for source of life and Confucian Symbol for total harmony and righteousness.
A combination of both Confucianism & Taoism...?
Actually, there is no standard, universally recognized symbol for Confucianism. However, there are three symbols that are sometimes used unofficially. The most common is a symbol vaguely like an asterisk that is an ideogram for water. It represents the source of life in Chinese philosophy. Answers.com doesn't seem to allow the inclusions of images or URLs within answers. To see that symbol and the other two, please view them in Related Links
Confucianism does not have specific sacred symbols. However, some popular symbols associated with Confucianism include the Chinese character for "ren" (benevolence) and the image of Confucius himself. These symbols represent the core values and teachings of Confucianism, emphasizing virtues such as kindness, respect, and moral integrity.
Han Confucianism. Neo Confucianism. Contemporary Confucianism. Japanese Confucianism. Vietnamese Confucianism. Korean Confucianism.