WHERE IT ALL BEGAN ๐
This is the country where Confucianism originated.
China
This Confucian concept is usually translated as โHeaven.โ
Tian (ๅคฉ)
This collection of four important Confucian texts includes the Analects and Mencius.
The Four Books
Confucian practice traditionally involves rituals honoring these members of one's family.
Ancestors
This value means benevolence or humaneness and involves genuine concern and compassion for others.
Ren (ไป)
This philosopher and teacher from the state of Lu.
Confucius
Confucianism emphasizes this lifelong process of developing one's character.
Self-cultivation
This text contains sayings and conversations associated with Confucius.
Analects (Lunyu)
These ceremonies may involve offerings and respectful rituals honoring one's ancestors.
Ancestor rituals
This principle refers to respecting and caring for one's parents and elders.
Xiao (ๅญ) / Filial Piety
During this historical period, Confucian thinkers such as Mencius and Xunzi developed different ideas about morality and human nature.
Warring States Period
This philosopher believed humans possess natural moral tendencies and the potential for goodness.
Mencius
This text discusses education, self-cultivation, and the connection between personal morality and good government.
Great Learning (Daxue)
Confucius emphasized that rituals should be performed with genuine reverence and this quality, rather than mechanically.
Sincerity
This value means doing what is morally right rather than simply choosing what benefits oneself.
Yi (ไน) / Righteousness
During what dynasty did Confucian teachings became increasingly influential in government, education, and political thought.
Han Dynasty
This philosopher believed humans are born with desires that can cause conflict, making education, discipline, and ritual necessary.
Xunzi
This text emphasizes balance, sincerity, and moral cultivation.
Doctrine of the Mean (Zhongyong)
Celebrated every September 28, this occasion honors Confucius as a philosopher and teacher.
Confucius Day / Confucius' Birthday
This principle emphasizes honesty, reliability, and being worthy of trust.
Xin (ไฟก) / Trustworthiness
This later revival of Confucian thought was especially associated with the work of Zhu Xi.
Song Dynasty / Neo-Confucianism
Rather than focusing heavily on what happens after death, Confucius generally emphasized how people should live in this place.
The present world / present life
Name all five works included in this important collection of traditional Confucian texts.
Classic of Changes, Classic of Documents, Classic of Poetry, Book of Rites, Spring and Autumn Annals
Name two activities featured during Confucius Day celebrations.
Acceptable Answers: Traditional sacrificial rites, classical music, ritual dances, or scholarly forums.
Name all six major moral values discussed in the presentation.
Ren (Benevolence/Humaneness), Li (Ritual Propriety), Xiao (Filial Piety), Yi (Righteousness), Zhi (Wisdom), and Xin (Trustworthiness).