FILIAL PIETY Filial piety is the most important

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FILIAL PIETY Filial piety is the most important value in traditional Chinese culture. It

FILIAL PIETY Filial piety is the most important value in traditional Chinese culture. It is one of the “right relationships” discussed by Confucius, the ancient Chinese philosopher.

Filial piety was taught by the Chinese philosopher Confucius (551 -479 B. C. )

Filial piety was taught by the Chinese philosopher Confucius (551 -479 B. C. ) He taught that if key relationships were “right, ” society would run well. Ruler Father Husband Older Brother Older Friend Citizen Son Wife Younger

WHAT IS FILIAL PIETY? Filial piety is the idea of putting your family’s needs

WHAT IS FILIAL PIETY? Filial piety is the idea of putting your family’s needs & interests above your own wishes.

People show filial piety in several ways: total loyalty to family respecting elders and

People show filial piety in several ways: total loyalty to family respecting elders and putting their needs first Mulan is a classic example of filial piety. She sacrificed her own safety to protect her father. http: //bhoffert. faculty. noctrl. edu/REL 100/Filial. Piety. jpg http: //sweethingsonearth. blogspot. com/2011/12/mulans-crowning-glory. html

People show filial piety in several ways: total loyalty to family respecting elders and

People show filial piety in several ways: total loyalty to family respecting elders and putting their needs first deep respect for the family’s past (traditionally including ancestor worship)

Quingming (grave-cleaning day) http: //ferrebeekeeper. files. wordpress. com/2012/04/qing-ming. jpg

Quingming (grave-cleaning day) http: //ferrebeekeeper. files. wordpress. com/2012/04/qing-ming. jpg

Ancestor shrine near Beijing, China

Ancestor shrine near Beijing, China

Ancestor shrines inside Chinese homes

Ancestor shrines inside Chinese homes

Filial piety was a law in ancient China. In modern China, filial piety is

Filial piety was a law in ancient China. In modern China, filial piety is a strong belief – but not a law. It is a belief that children are responsible to their parents – to respect them, obey them, take care of them as they grow old, advise them, and of course to love them. The relationship with parents must be centered on love and respect. http: //sweethingsonearth. blogspot. com/2011/12/mulans-crowning-glory. html

Your assignment: Plan three days of things you can do at home – one

Your assignment: Plan three days of things you can do at home – one per day – to express filial piety in your home. Keep it simple! Do a chore without being asked. Make a snack for a household adult. Use your imagination! Explain to your family the meaning of “filial piety” so they won’t think you’re temporarily crazy! Fill out the information on your paper and have it SIGNED. I will check these on Monday, April 27.

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