Background:
The classical Confucian teachings were key to the orthodox state ideologies of Chinese dynasties, particularly the Han Dynasty (202 BC-220 AD), when they received state support and were taught in upper-class society. Countries that were influenced by Confucian thought include China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan and Vietnam.
The classical Confucian teachings were key to the orthodox state ideologies of Chinese dynasties, particularly the Han Dynasty (202 BC-220 AD), when they received state support and were taught in upper-class society. Countries that were influenced by Confucian thought include China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan and Vietnam.
Confucius:
- Confucius was one of the earliest and greatest educationists and philosophers in Chinese history
- He had a great influence on the culture, politics, history and ways of living and thinking in China
- Happiness of learning, teaching and being a gentleman etc. has a great influence on Confucius' thoughts
Beliefs: Humans are seen as being improvable, teachable and perfectible through self-cultivation and their communal and personal endeavors. The promotion of the virtues encompassed by the Wuchang, or Five Virtues, characterize Confucian ethics. These virtues are Ren (humaneness), Yi (righteousness or justice), Li (proper rite), Zhi (knowledge) and Xin (integrity). Confucianism views with contempt any person who fails to uphold the cardinal moral imperatives of Ren or Yi.
Beliefs:
- Humans are seen as being improvable, teachable and perfectible through self-cultivation and their communal and personal endeavors.
- The promotion of the virtues encompassed by the Wuchang, or Five Virtues, characterize Confucian ethics. These virtues are Ren (humaneness), Yi (righteousness or justice), Li (proper rite), Zhi (knowledge) and Xin (integrity).
- Confucianism views with contempt any person who fails to uphold the cardinal moral imperatives of Ren or Yi.
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Laws:
1)The government of China is heavenly ordained. 2)The government’s priority is to ensure the welfare of the people when the government fails,the the people have the right to rebel. 3) The emperor should have and listen to a council of sagely men of great character |
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Services:
Confucians had many worship services. For instance, they worshipped their ancestors. They did so either in their homes, at temples, or their ancestors’ graves. They would dedicate all gravestones to their ancestors. Another worship service Confucians had was the graves of ancestors, which is when they visit their ancestors’ graves at least once a year. Also, there is a special holiday dedicated to thi:s worship, called Tomb Sweeping Day in early April which is when people show their veneration by cleaning the tombs. Finally, they worship by visiting temples. This way of worship varies from region to region. At the temple, Confucians worship their leader to ask for a blessing. They do modern rituals like burning incense and kneeling before pictures of Confucius. During these rituals, Confucians would make wishes for themselves and others.
Confucians had many worship services. For instance, they worshipped their ancestors. They did so either in their homes, at temples, or their ancestors’ graves. They would dedicate all gravestones to their ancestors. Another worship service Confucians had was the graves of ancestors, which is when they visit their ancestors’ graves at least once a year. Also, there is a special holiday dedicated to thi:s worship, called Tomb Sweeping Day in early April which is when people show their veneration by cleaning the tombs. Finally, they worship by visiting temples. This way of worship varies from region to region. At the temple, Confucians worship their leader to ask for a blessing. They do modern rituals like burning incense and kneeling before pictures of Confucius. During these rituals, Confucians would make wishes for themselves and others.
Places Of Worship:
The place of worship for followers of Confucius’s teachings were Confucian temples. They are called Kong Miao in Chinese. These temples were made to commemorate Confucius himself.
The place of worship for followers of Confucius’s teachings were Confucian temples. They are called Kong Miao in Chinese. These temples were made to commemorate Confucius himself.
Link for video on confucianism
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