Symbols
The Symbol that represents balance in opposing forces
What is the Yin/Yang symbol?
Branch that isn’t structured like the Western idea of a religion, so there’s no leader. It’s more like a way of life/philosophy. Doesn’t have a god or believe in any deity, and don’t have a specific belief on the afterlife. Instead, it prioritizes the present and making the most of our life on earth
What is confucisiusm?
First virtue of Confucianism. A core virtue that emphasizes compassion, kindness, and humaneness, also known as ren.
What is Benevolence?
A rule that Confucius put great emphasis on and says “Treat others how you want to be be treated”
What is the Golden Rule?
A very similar religion that we learned about, that had no deity, but a founder or “enlightened one” of whom the religion is named after.
What is Buddhism?
The symbol that stands for Water, Stillness, Dignity, and Harmony
What is the Confucius symbol?
A branch started by a philosopher who was part of the 4th generation of Confucius’ disciples and wanted to build upon his ideas. Prioritizes the inherent goodness of human nature and emphasizes the importance of the common man.
What is Mencius?
The second virtue of Confucianism. The moral duty to act appropriately and justly in any given situation also known as yi
What is Righteousness?
A common practice in China where deceased ancestors are honored and believed to have influence over the lives of the living. Family members offer gifts and maintain their grave site in return for blessings, guidance, and protection.
What is Ancestor Worship?
A religion that is different because it focuses more on the individual and getting to the end of a spiritual journey instead of the general betterment of society. It also has many gods or deity where Confucianism doesn’t even have one.
What is Hinduism?
The symbol that represents the importance of learning and knowledge.
What is the Scholar Symbol?
A Branch that believes that human nature is evil and that goodness comes from nurture and can be cultivated through moral training and ritual.
What is Hsun-tzu?
The third virtue of confucianism. A core concept emphasizing the "proper way" or "ritual" of behaving in social interactions, also known as li.
What is Propriety(li)?
An important due to connection to health and Confucianism emphasizes the importance of living a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
What is Freshness and Hygiene?
A religion that is different because it has one all powerful God and emphasizes a strong with relationship with said God. Also Believes that humans are inherently sinful and must turn to salvation, while Confucianism believes in goodness of humanity.
What is Christianity?
The symbol that represents social and personal virtues for social harmony.
What is the Jen Symbol?
A branch that is a blend of Confucianism, Buddhism and Daoism.
What is Neo-Confucianism?
The Fourth Virtue of Confucianism. Not just about possessing knowledge but also about the ability to make correct judgments and decisions based on that knowledge, also known as zhi.
What is Wisdom
A practice done because it’s seen as fostering good qualities and reduces the risk of pride or arrogance. It also promotes self restraint and builds respect and trust between other people.
What is Modest clothing?
A religion that is very different because it has many rituals and sometimes intense lifestyle changes to worship on All powerful God. Similar because it has different branches, but these branches, have very different day to day practices from another.
What is Judaism