Confucianism

Confucianism remains a strong value system in

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Confucianism works today as it did over 2000 years ago. It is based on kindness, mutual respect and appreciation of character virtues. Society can only flourish when people learn to interact positively with each other. The ideas were meant to unite the people and create stability

No. Confucianism focuses on the respecting of elders and obeying of those who are of higher importance to one. Taoism is based off of the theory of negative and positive qi, and how to channel it. They relate to each other very little.

Confucius didn't study for a job, he studied writings from the past and tried to work out a better way for people to live and for rulers to govern.

* education Confucian ethical teachings include the following values: 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, etc.

They kneel in front of an image of the god or immortal (similar to a Christian saint, but believed to be more powerful) to whom they wish to pray. There is a common ritual of bowing three times before or after praying. Often, they will hold an incense stick while praying.

The system of ethics, education, and statesmanship taught by Confucius and his disciples, stressing love for humanity, ancestor worship, reverence for parents, and harmony in thought and conduct.

Confucianism is still practiced today with the majority of followers residing in China, Korea, and Vietnam. Additionally, there are offshoots such as New Confucianism which mixes classic Confucianism ideas with Western philosophies.

The beliefs of Confucius had an effect on a lot of people. His views were mostly influenced by the ancient Chinese people, and some of his sayings are still around, and used around the world today.Ê

`confucious has helped us understand that you should respect your elders. also it doesnt matter if your an emperor or governer just if your the head of everything doesnt mean the people have no say in it.

Daoism teaches followers to let nature take its course; Confucianism teaches followers how to take control of chaos.

He believed that everyone should be equal. Everybody was respected and treated the same way.

If scholars had different ideas to Shi Huangdi, their ruler, he would gather books that contained ideas he didn't approve of and he would burn them. If scholars disagreed with him they were buried alive.

There is a fairly large number of gods in religious Taoism and none at all in philosophical Taoism. Taoism also has a large number of Immortals - those who have escaped the cycle of reincarnation and are now in heaven, thus more or less the equivalent of Christian saints.

It changed relationships. Family roles were stressed with the male being the leader thus once again treating women unequally.

"Confucius" is a Latinized version of Confucius' honorific title, Kong Fuzi, which literally means "Teacher Kong," or "Empty teacher." ("Kong" is a surname, while ''Fuzi" means "Teacher" or "Pedant.") This is usually interpreted as "Master Kong," since Confucius' personal name was å­�, "Kong." Sixteenth-Century Jesuit missionaries to China (thought specifically to have been Matteo Ricci), upon encountering Master Kong, coined his name that is now widely accepted by the Western world, Confucius.

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An important part of Confucianism practice is Propriety (Li), which governs every aspect of life such as all kinds of ceremonies, holidays, and manners. Over the centuries, many types of Li have been abolished due to the development of technology and civilization. However, the spirit of Li which is to overcome the self-centered tendencies and promote harmony among the people is still practiced in people’s everyday life.

It is based on the writings and philosophy of Confucius (Kung-fu-tzu)

There are many definitions of a gentleman ascribed to Confucius. Some are:

A gentleman feels no discomposure when others fail to appreciate his ability.

A gentleman does not grieve that others do not know him, he grieves at his own lack of ability.

A gentleman finds peace of mind in virtue and he covets it

A gentleman is devoted to principles, he is not merely truthful

In the service of his country, a gentleman places duty first and reward last

The Confucian view consists of duty and humanity, with humanity having compassion and empathy for others.