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Confucianism
The Master said, “He who learns but does not think is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.”- The Analects of Confucius, Book 2
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Place of origin:
China
Founded:
551 BCE by K’ung Fu Tzubetter known as (Confucius)
The Facts
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Born as K’ung Fu Tzu in 551 BCE in the state of Lu
His teachings deal primarily with individual morality and ethics
At the age of 50 he was appointed magistrate of the town of Chung-Tu
Died 4709 BCE
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MENCIUS
Born in 371 BCE
Believed in the major concept of “jen” (virtue) in realtionships
Believed wise people were the products of hard work
Believed the companion of wisdom is joy
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The Five Virtues
jen – goodwill, sympathy, politeness, generosity
yi – righteousness
li – right conduct, inner attitude reflecting to the outer attitude
chih – wisdom
hsin – faithfulness, trustworthiness
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The Five Relationships
Father/son
Ruler/citizen
Husband/wife
Older brother/younger brother
Friend/friend
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Practices, Rituals & Cermonies
Birth- the T’ai shen (spirit of the fetus) protects the expectant woman and deals harshly with anyone who harasses the mother to be
Marriage- performed in 6 stages1. Proposal2. Engagement3. Dowry4. Procession5. Marriage & Reception6. Morning After
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Death- relatives cry out loud to inform the neighbours
- corpse washed and placed in coffin with food and significant objects
- funeral procession
- carry a willow branch to represent the soul of the person who has died
- liturgies are performed on the 7th, 9th, 49th day after the burial and on the 1st and 3rd anniversaries of the death
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Symbols
= total harmony
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6,000,000 Confucians in the WORLD
26,000 in North America
The rest in China and other parts of Asia
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Trivia
1.What is the Religion called?a) Confucianismb) Christianityc) Judaismd) It’s not a religion
ANSWER: CONFUCIANISM
2. What are three virtues?a) Li, Xin, Jenb) Jen, Tango, Christiec) Xin, Tai Shen, Yid) Hsiao, Singi, Fugi
ANSWER: Li, Xin, Jen
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3. What is the order of the last three steps of marriage?a) Procession, Marriage & Reception, Morning afterb) Dowry, engagement, morning afterc) Marriage & Reception, dowry, morning afterd) Dowry, procession, morning after, proposal
ANSWER: Procession, Marriage & Reception, Morning after
1. Who was the main leader of Confucianism?a) Jenb) Confuciusc) Aliamyd) Shantung
ANSWER: CONFUCIUS
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2. What are two practices?a) Birth, reaching maturityb) Death, swimmingc) Birth, working outd) All of the above
ANSWER: Birth, reaching maturity
3. Spell Confucius in Chinese
ANSWER: A)
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1. Where was Confucius born?a) Canadab) Chinac) He was never bornd) Heaven
ANWSER: CHINA
2. What is “the Jen”a) Social virtueb) My friendc) A girld) The golden rule
ANSWER: SOCIAL VIRTUE
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3. What does this symbol mean:
a) Love, happinessb) Peace to all menc) Total harmonyd) Division of good and evil