The most important concept to Confucius and the basis of his teachings is the virtue of Ren, which can be translated as kindness, benevolence, or humaneness. Confucius believed that cultivating this virtue would lead to a harmonious society and individual moral growth. He emphasized the importance of treating others with empathy, respect, and compassion.
What are some sayings of Confucius?
everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it.
Respect yourself and others will respect you.
Study the past if you would define the future
When anger rises, think of consequences
Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop
What sacred objects do confucianism have?
Confucianism does not have specific sacred objects in the same way as some religions. However, certain objects or symbols such as the Book of Rites or traditional Confucian texts may hold significance as a source of wisdom and guidance for practitioners of Confucianism. Additionally, ancestral tablets or family heirlooms may carry symbolic value in Confucian rituals and practices.
What are some sacred texts of daoism and confucianism?
It's possible to view Confucianism as a religion or a philosophy. Scholars debate its nature to this day. With that said, there is no one "holy book" of Confucianism. There are nine books, but whether or not they are holy is questionable -- since holiness implies divinities. There are: The Confucian Classics (5 books) and The Four Books (4 books).
Confucius (551-479 B.C.E) was a well educated man who enjoyed the archery and music. When he realized he couldn't make a living enjoying his hobbies, he tried to sell himself as a moral philosopher. After being turned down for government service, Confucius became China's first professional teacher. It was in Confucius' school that the Confucian Classics were compiled and edited by Confucius and his students.
Later, during Song Dynasty (960-1260 C.E), a scholar named Zhu Xi embraced and reinterpreted the teachings of Confucianism as a political philosophy. Zhu combined elements of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism to create Neo-Confucianism, a broader more encompassing form of Confucianism. With the creation of Neo-Confucianism, Zhu Xi promoted texts that became canonical to Confucianism. These four texts were called simply The Four Books.
The Confucian Classics
The Four Books
1. If one book must be the "holy book" of Confucianism it would be Analects of Confucius.
The 'Four Books and Five Classics' were the authoritative books of Confucianism in China, written before 300 BC.
The Four Books are Great Learning, Doctrine of the Mean, Analects of Confucius, and Mencius. The Five Classics are Classic of Poetry, Classic of History, Classic of Rites, Classic of Changes, and finally, Spring and Autumn Annals.
The analects and the 5 classics
also the 4 books
Analects of Confucius.
Analects of Mencius.
Doctrine of Mean.
Classic of Rites.
Classic of Poetry.
I Ching is sacred to Confucianists too.
The Analects
Confucius was a philosopher, not a religious figure.
There are many writings that set forth his philosophy, his views on ethics and politics and society in general.
As Confucianism is not properly speaking a religion, it does not have sacred texts as such. However there are books which have a high profile within Confucianism and which are important to Confucianists.
They are:
The Confucian Analects (Lun Yü)
The writings of Mencius, (who along with Confucius (properly known as K'ung-tzu, 551-479 B.C.E.) ), 'founded' Confucianism.
The Great Learning (Ta Hsüeh)
The Doctrine Of The Mean (Chung Yung)
The Shu Ching or 'The Book of Historical Records.'
The Shih Ching or 'The Book of Odes.'
The I Ching or 'The Book of Changes.'
The Li Ki Part I ; The Li Ki Part II or 'The Book of Rites.'
The Hsiao Ching or ' The Book of Filial Piety.'
Analects of Confucius.
Do Judaism and Confucianism have similarities?
Yes and no. It's not a real religion. It is more of lifestyle- a way to live. There's no god in Confucianism. However, Ethics (the main teaching of Confucianism) are moral codes to follow that are similar to the codes you are supposed to follow in several other religions.
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What words describing Confucius start with U?
Here are some adjectives that could describe a teacher, but it depends on the individual teacher which words fit:
unbelievable
unbiased
understanding
unfriendly
unique
unjustified
ugly
underutilized
underpaid
What are the similarities between Hinduism and Taoism?
They both have a goal of moving away from "individuals" and becoming more as a part of a greater whole, a greater contribute to society itself. Also, They have both influenced Eastern Asia in countries such as: China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam, and Singapore. They both focus on the goal of self-improvement. In the end, the result is improved social order, which benefits all.
Is Confucianism still practiced today?
Yes, it is. Today, Confucianism is mainly practiced in China, Japan, North and South Korea, and Vietnam. There are over six million adherents of Confucianism.
What were Confucius teachings?
Basically, Confuscius advocated a polite, orderly society. The basic reference source for Confucianism is the I Ching. Even though that book is often used for the purpose of divination, it is actually a compilation of Confucian wisdom. Edited: MAIN TEACHINGS: 1. Proper social behaviour: Everyone has roles and duties to be carried out. If the rulers does his duty(rules fairly& wisely), and all the people behave properly( respect to the rulers) there will be peace & harmony. 2. Others before self: to place the interest of their family, community and nation before their own. 3. Filial piety: Obey and respect their parents.
How did Confucius believe a good ruler should rule?
He thought that they were all nasty Facks and wanted them to all be his slaves
What obstacles did Confucius over come?
Wu Zetian is the only woman ever to rule China in her own right. She lived from about 675 to about 705 CE. She was a concubine, and married the son of the emperor she was concubine for. She no only had to overcome the usual prejudices of the time against intellignet women, but she had to overcome all sorts of political wrangling to have her deposed after the death of her consort.
Neo-confucianism
How would Confucianism benefit Chinese emperors?
Confuianism would benefit chinese emperors by keeping their villages safe. When every chinese man understands this belief there won't be fighting and people would know how to treat each other. So basically this belief benifits chinese emperors by giving peace.
Where did Confucianism originate?
Confucianism originated in China in the fifth century BCE, at the same time as Mohism, Daoism and Legalism (Hundred Schools of Thought). The philosophy advocates benevolence and courtesy among people. It promotes the value of sacrificing our personal interests for the good of others and advocates the virtues of loyalty, filial piety, integrity, and "harmony while maintaining disparity" in culture and thinking. While not really a religion in the same way as Daoism and Buddhism, Confucianism is often associated with ancestor worship. Disciples may also follow Chinese folk religion, and may even combine these with Daoism and Buddhism.
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How did Confucius receive his education?
because hes stupidAccording to legend, Confucius studied with Lao Dan, the Daoist Master. Historians do not know about his formal eduction, or if he received one. Confucius was a Chinese philosopher.
Which is an example of how Confucius's teachings were used in the Han dynasty?
The Han emperors chose smart, virtuous men to work in the government.
Unlike Confucius or Laozi, Hanfeizi taught that humans were naturally evil. He believed that they needed harsh laws and stiff punishments to force them to do their duty.
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What are three core beliefs of Confucianism?
Benevolence, Intellectual life, good tastes in social life.
How did the Chinese incorporate Confucianism into their government?
Confucius greatly affected China's government in many ways. For example, to get a government job, you had to pass a very difficult exam on Confucianism. Confucius's teaching left a strong mark on China that was not easily removed.
How did Confucius change the way civil servants were elected?
The way that Confucius changed the way of becoming part of the civil services is that his ideas allowed all available candidates to enter by passing exams based on his teachings and philosophy. He abolished the use of aristocracy (Air-i-stock-rawr-see- Aristocracy-Going into a high position only by using you birth status and gender) And used a Meritocracy (Mary-tock-rawr-see- Meritocracy-Earning a status or job by proving yourself through testing or working) method on the testing.
Why might have Confucianism continue to influence life in Chinese villages?
because it was used in villages so they wanted to keep their traditions
How did the Mongols conquest of China impact Confucianism during the Yuan dynasty?
Confucianism lost all official support.
Why we should bring peace in our society?
The best way is to be peaceful and friendly. Both of these put people in better moods, and when people are in better moods, they are, in return, more peaceful and friendly. There are a lot of other ways to promote them, but these are the most powerful by far.
Why did Confucianism spread from china to japan Korea and Vietnam?
because the silk road would bring people from every were and everything