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Confucianism
“Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself ”
-Confucius
Origins
• Confucianism is a way of life taught by Confucius in the 6th–5th century BCE (551–479 BCE) in China.
• Sometimes viewed as a philosophy, sometimes as a religion, Confucianism is perhaps best understood as a way of living one’s life and properly interacting with others.
Adherents
• Approximately 5 to 6 million people follow Confucianism.
• People who follow Confucianism are called Confucians or Confucianists
Views
Principles of Confucianism include:
• Personal and governmental morality
• Correctness of social relationships
• Justice and sincerity• Respect for elders• Respect for parents• Respect for rulers
Views
• Examples:• When the stables were burnt
down, on returning from court, Confucius said, "Was anyone hurt?" He did not ask about the horses.
• Adept Kung asked: "Is there any one word that could guide a person throughout life?"The Master replied: "How about 'shu': never impose on others what you would not choose for yourself?"
Views
• Humaneness, signifying excellent character in accord with:
• li (ritual norms) • zhong (loyalty to one's true nature) • shu (reciprocity – do unto others) and • xiao (filial piety) • Together these constitute de (virtue).
Views
• Confucianism is characterized by a highly optmistic view of human nature.
• Confucius regarded Heaven (T'ien) as a positive and personal force in the universe.
• Specific views on God and heaven are not discussed in Confucianism.
Life’s Purpose
• To fulfill one's role in society with propriety, honor, and loyalty.
Afterlife
• Confucius never discussed his beliefs about what would happen to people after they die.
General Practices
• Aside from its important ethical principles, Confucianism does not prescribe any specific rituals or practices.
• Most people who follow the ethical principles of Confucianism also incorporate practices of Shintoism, Taoism, or Buddhism.
General Practices
• Honesty, politeness, propriety, humaneness, perform correct role in society, loyalty to family, nation
Holy Text(s)
• Analects - • are the most
sacred scripture in the Confucian tradition.
• It is based primarily on the Master's sayings.
Famous Confucius Sayings
• Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in getting up every time we do.
Famous Confucius Sayings
• Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves
Famous Confucius Sayings
• I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
Comparing World Religions• Click on this link to
view Major Religions of the WorldRanked by Number of Adherents.
• You are the only group to see this information and will need to discuss it later in your group.
• http://www.adherents.com/Religions_By_Adherents.html
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