Confucianism
By, Malik P., Sarita C, Alex C. Founder
● The philosopher, Confucius (or Kongzi, c.e 551 to c.e 479 B.C.E) is the recognized founder of Confucianism, also referred to as the Ru-Jia doctrine or school of literati, as it’s known by western scholars. ● Originally, Confucianism was composed of a set of political and moral doctrines with the teachings of meniscus (Meng Zi) and Xunzi (Xun Zi) also became part of confucianism. ● The world of Confucianism seems to be the creation of European christians who entered china about 1860c.e and was originally used to label their notion of the non- christian religions they came across China. Approximate Date Founded
● The date that confucianism was founded 6th-5th century B.C.E and was founded China. Basic Beliefs
● Confucianism was the code of ethics adapted as the official religion of most of the great empires in the region since the Han Dynasty. ● Everybody had some type of religious belief. ● Confucianism provides a simple skeleton of ethical and religious beliefs that most Chinese flesh out by other religions such as Daoism. Gods and Goddesses
● The people who believed in confucianism had no real god they believed in. The person that was most closest to what people called a god was Confucius, because he was the founder of the religion. Concepts of Afterlife
● The Confucian religion believed that the afterlife could not be comprehended by the human mind. So Confucius wanted the people to be more focused on the living part, and to live life without worrying about the consequences or the rewards gathered by living. Religious and Other texts
● “He who is courteous is not humiliated.” “He who is magnanimous wins the multitude.” “He who is of good faith is trusted by people.” “He who is diligent attains his objective.” “He who is kind can get service from the people.”
-5 Virtues by Confucius ● The Confucian religion had many different religious texts and books. The five classics were widely known. They were Poetry, Book of History, Changes, Rites, Spring and Autumn Annals. The annals were known for showing how people should conduct their daily lives. The ideal king that Confucius believed was that he has to have moral charisma. The Confucian religion had many different religious texts and books. The five classics were widely known. They were Poetry, Book of History, Changes, Rites, Spring and Autumn Annals. The annals were known for showing how people should conduct their daily lives. The ideal king that Confucius believed was that he has to have moral charisma. Original and Current Geographic Area
• Confucianism was originally founded in eastern Asia, and since then spread throughout the Asian continent, it is currently practiced in China, Japan, Vietnam, Korea, and Chinese and Vietnamese dispersions. Number of Believers Today
• In today, more than 6 million people practice Confucianism, it is the 8th most practiced religion in the world. Interaction with Government
• Confucianism taught that the political leaders should carry his duties as prescribed by his position in the hierarchy
• “good government consists in a ruler being a ruler, a minister being a minister the father being the father, and the son being the son. Resources
• http://religions.findthedata.com/q/4/1461/How-many- people-follow-the-religion-of-Confucianism • http://confucius-1.com/teachings/
• http://www.ancient.eu/
• http://www.religionfacts.com/confucianism
• http://fore.yale.edu/religion/confucianism/