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The Legacy of Confucius: A Guide to Confucianism

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Explore the origins, beliefs, and texts of Confucianism founded by K’ung Fu Tzu in 5th-6th century B.C. Learn about the major principles, practices, and influence of this ancient Chinese philosophy. Discover the positive view of human nature and the significance of benevolence (ren).

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The Legacy of Confucius: A Guide to Confucianism

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  1. Confucianism Phil Curtis Garrett Buster

  2. Founded 5th-6th century B.C. • China • Founded by K’ung Fu Tzu (Pronounced Confucius) • Roughly 5-6 million adherents Origin

  3. Born in 551 B.C. • Ancestors were members of aristocracy • Father died when he was 3 • Raised by his mother • Held several government positions • Teachers were masters in the six arts K’ung Fu Tzu

  4. Five Classics • ShuChing (Classic of History) • Shih Ching (Classic of Odes)  • I Ching (Classic of Changes) • Ch'unChing(Spring and Autumn Annals) • Li Ching (Classic of Rites) Texts-Confucian Canon

  5. Four Books • Lun Yu (Analects) • Chung Yung (Doctrine of the Mean) • Ta Hsueh (Great Learning) • Meng Tzu (Mencius) Texts-Confucian Canon contd.

  6. Major principle is ren (benevolence) • Highly optimistic view of human nature • Heaven (T’ien) was regarded as a positive force in the universe by Confucious Beliefs

  7. No specific practices • Practices of other religions people follow • Taoism, Buddhism Practices

  8. "Confucianism." ReligionFacts. N.p., 2005. Web. 10 Jan. 2012. • "Confucianism." Patheos. N.p., 2008. Web. 10 Jan. 2012. Sources

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