Origins
Values and Beliefs
Ethics
Community
Symbols
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A religion originating in 6th-5th century BCE, and has been followed by Chinese people for more than two millennia.
What is Confucianism?
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The past is important.
What is important in Confucianism?
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Its the basic ethical principle in Confucianism.
What is Humanness?
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Ruler to subject, father to son, husband to wife, elder to younger, and friend to friend.
What are the five key relationships according to Confucius?
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They are the two forces of the universe and represents negative force and positive forces
What is the Yin Yang?
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He is the "Leader" of the religion, and he is followed by Confucians.
Who was Confucius?
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The primary purpose and belief is to live in harmony and peace in society.
What is the primary purpose and belief?
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One of the most distinctive marks in Confucianism is the centrality of performing rites and rituals, also known as "Li".
What is one of the most distinctive marks in Confucianism ethics?
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In traditional China, Confucianism succeeded in the government and courts of nobility.
Where did Confucianism prevail?
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The “Li” means correct behavior, good manners, worship and politeness.
What does the symbol "Li" represent?
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He taught others about living in harmony and taught them principles of good governance.
What did Confucius teach?
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This religion strongly emphasizes in mercy, social order, and doing your responsibilities.
What does this religion strongly emphasize in?
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They were Dao, Junzi and Ren. Dao means how we should live our life, Junzi means gentleman or somebody important, and Ren has many meanings, but the most common definition is benevolence.
What where the levels of hierarchy people had to follow in Confucianism?
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Confucius hoped for a society where everyone lived in harmony, and happiness. He believed that this could only happen if the government acted morally, which would in turn, encourage others to also be good people.
What did Confucius envision society to look like?
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The “Jen” means “social virtue”. All those virtues which help maintain social harmony and righteousness, according to Confucianism, are included in the Jen.
What does the symbol "Jen" stand for?
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He sought for peace and order in society.
What did Confucius seek?
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This religion focuses on morals, education, and strict order in government and society.
What does this religion focus on?
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They showed compassion and respect for others the you socialized with. It also created social harmony around the area.
Why were relationships such an important thing?
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People should participate in rites and rituals, gain knowledge and wisdom, be trustworthy, always do the right thing, and respect others.
What are some important moral principle in Confucianism?
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The "Ru" symbol refers to Confucianism, and Confucius in general. Confucianism is also known as "Ruism".
What does the "Ru" symbolize?
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China and Korea was the birthplace of Confucianism, and today, it is also present in Japan, Vietnam, and many other countries
Where did Confucianism originate from?
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Confucianism is considered to be a philosophy or a religion, or both.
How do people view Confucianism?
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Confucianism believes in the centrality of filial piety, which means respecting your parents, elders, and ancestors.
Along with "Li", what is another distinctive characteristic of Confucianism ethics?
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Scholars, or officials, had to take many exams before they could be assigned positions in government.
What are people who hold positions in government called?
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In the Chinese philosophy, the water symbol means "source of life".
What does the Symbol For Water represent in Confucianism?
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