Confucianism The Master said He who learns but

Confucianism The Master said, “He who learns but does not think is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger. ” - The Analects of Confucius, Book 2

The Facts Place of origin: China Founded: 551 BCE by K’ung Fu Tzu better known as (Confucius)

Born as K’ung Fu Tzu in 551 BCE in the state of Lu His teachings deal primarily with individual morality and ethics At the age of 50 he was appointed magistrate of the town of Chung-Tu Died 4709 BCE

MENCIUS Born in 371 BCE Believed in the major concept of “jen” (virtue) in realtionships Believed wise people were the products of hard work Believed the companion of wisdom is joy

The Five Virtues ¡ jen – goodwill, sympathy, politeness, generosity ¡ yi – righteousness ¡ li – right conduct, inner attitude reflecting to the outer attitude ¡ chih – wisdom ¡ hsin – faithfulness, trustworthiness

The Five Relationships ¡ Father/son ¡ Ruler/citizen ¡ Husband/wife ¡ Older brother/younger brother ¡ Friend/friend

Practices, Rituals & Cermonies ¡ Birth - the T’ai shen (spirit of the fetus) protects the expectant woman and deals harshly with anyone who harasses the mother to be ¡ Marriage - performed in 6 stages 1. Proposal 2. Engagement 3. Dowry 4. Procession 5. Marriage & Reception 6. Morning After

¡ Death - relatives cry out loud to inform the neighbours - corpse washed and placed in coffin with food and significant objects - funeral procession - carry a willow branch to represent the soul of the person who has died - liturgies are performed on the 7 th, 9 th, 49 th day after the burial and on the 1 st and 3 rd anniversaries of the death

Symbols = total harmony

6, 000 Confucians in the WORLD ¡ 26, 000 in North America ¡ The rest in China and other parts of Asia

Trivia 1. What is the Religion called? a) Confucianism b) Christianity c) Judaism d) It’s not a religion ANSWER: CONFUCIANISM 2. What are three virtues? a) Li, Xin, Jen b) Jen, Tango, Christie c) Xin, Tai Shen, Yi d) Hsiao, Singi, Fugi ANSWER: Li, Xin, Jen

3. What is the order of the last three steps of marriage? a) Procession, Marriage & Reception, Morning after b) Dowry, engagement, morning after c) Marriage & Reception, dowry, morning after d) Dowry, procession, morning after, proposal ANSWER: Procession, Marriage & Reception, Morning after 1. Who was the main leader of Confucianism? a) Jen b) Confucius c) Aliamy d) Shantung ANSWER: CONFUCIUS

2. What are two practices? a) Birth, reaching maturity b) Death, swimming c) Birth, working out d) All of the above ANSWER: Birth, reaching maturity 3. Spell Confucius in Chinese ANSWER: A)

1. a) b) c) d) Where was Confucius born? Canada China He was never born Heaven ANWSER: CHINA 2. What is “the Jen” a) Social virtue b) My friend c) A girl d) The golden rule ANSWER: SOCIAL VIRTUE

3. What does this symbol mean: a) b) c) d) Love, happiness Peace to all men Total harmony Division of good and evil