Confucianism

Confucianism

both a religion & way of life; focused on self-cultivation to achieve social order and harmony

Filial Piety

One must be good to his/her parents

● Must take care of them

● Must be of good character not only inside the home but also outside so that he/ she will not put his family into having a bad reputation

Kung Chiu

Confucius, the Transmitter

1. The Book of History (Shu Jing)

2. The Book of Poetry (Shi Jing)

3. The Book of Changes (Yi Jing)

4. The Book of Rites (Li Ji)

5. The Spring and Autumn Annals (Chunn Qiu)

The Five Classics

The Book of History (Shu Jing)

large historical collection about kings from earliest times up until the early Zhou period (c.110-256 BCE)

The Book of Poetry (Shi Jing)

a collection of 300 poems of the Zhou Period

The Book of Changes (Yi Jing)

about the basic patterns of the universe

The Book of Rites (Li Ji)

contains list of ancient ceremonies and their meanings

The Spring and Autumn Annals (Chunn Qiu)

contains historical records of the state of Lu (where confucius lived)

State of Lu

Where Confucius lived

1. The Analects (Lun Yu)

2. The Great Learning (Da Xue)

3. The Doctrine of the Mean (Zhong Yong)

4. The Mencius (Mengzi)

The Four Books

The Analects (Lun Yu)

contains the sayings of Confucius and hisconversations with his followers.

The Great Learning (Da Xue)

contains a short discussion of the characteristics and influences of a noble person.

The Doctrine of the Mean (Zhong Yong)

about the praise of the mean, or the equilibrium.

The Mencius (Mengzi)

a collection of the teachings of Mencius, a follower of Confucianism

Confucianism

is a path to nobility, and it is through nobility that a society can achieve harmony and order.

1. Ruler to subject

2. Father to Son

3. Husband to Wife

4. Older Brother to Younger Brother

5. Older Friend to Younger Friend

The Five Basic Relationships in Confucianism