Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself Confucius Origins Confucianism is a way of life taught by Confucius in the 6th5th century BCE 551479 BCE in China ID: 515253
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Confucianism
“Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself
”
-ConfuciusSlide2
Origins
Confucianism is a way of life taught by Confucius in the 6th–5th century BCE (551–479 BCE) in China.
Sometimes viewed as a philosophy, sometimes as a religion, Confucianism is perhaps best understood as a way of living one’s life and properly interacting with others.Slide3
Adherents
Approximately 5 to 6 million people follow Confucianism. People who follow Confucianism are called Confucians or Confucianists Slide4
Views
Principles of Confucianism include:Personal and governmental morality
Correctness of social relationships
Justice and sincerity
Respect for elders
Respect for parents
Respect for rulersSlide5
Sayings…
Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it.Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.
It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.
Respect yourself and others will respect you.
Wheresoever
you go, go with all your heart.
Study as if you were never to master it; as if in fear of losing it.Slide6
Views
Confucianism is characterized by a highly opitmistic
view of
human nature
.
Confucius regarded
Heaven
(
T'ien
) as a positive and personal force in the universe.
Specific views on God and heaven are not discussed in Confucianism. Slide7
Life’s Purpose
To fulfill one's role in society with propriety, honor, and loyalty. Slide8
Afterlife
Confucius never discussed his beliefs about what would happen to people after they die.Slide9
General Practices
Aside from its important ethical principles, Confucianism does not prescribe any specific rituals or practices. Most people who follow the ethical principles of Confucianism also incorporate practices of Shintoism, Taoism, or Buddhism. Slide10
General Practices
Honesty, politeness, propriety, humaneness, perform correct role in society, loyalty to family, nation Slide11
Holy Text(s)
Analects - are the most sacred scripture in the Confucian tradition.
It is based primarily on the Master's sayings.Slide12
Famous Confucius Sayings
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in getting up every time we do.Slide13
Famous Confucius Sayings
Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two gravesSlide14
Famous Confucius Sayings
I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.Slide15
Comparing World Religions
Click on this link to view Major Religions of the World
Ranked by Number of Adherents.
You are the only group to see this information and will need to discuss it later in your group.
http://www.adherents.com/Religions_By_Adherents.html