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Confucianism and Daoism/Taoism. Both of these religions came from China. However, they were not supposed to be religions. They were initially philosophies, but turned into religions. Confucius, the founder of Confucianism. Philosophy.
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Confucianism and Daoism/Taoism • Both of these religions came from China. • However, they were not supposed to be religions. They were initially philosophies, but turned into religions. Confucius, the founder of Confucianism
Philosophy • the study of ideas about knowledge, truth, the nature and meaning of life, etc. • a particular set of ideas about knowledge, truth, the nature and meaning of life, etc. • a set of ideas about how to do something or how to live
First, let’s talk about Confucianism • The founder of this religion was Confucius. • Chou Dynasty • Known for counseling a small band of students during his lifetime • His sayings were written down in the Analects.
His Followers • With the exception of his students and group of political leaders that followed him, Confucius had little success during his lifetime • However, there are now approx. 6 million Confucians in the world-primarily in China and other parts of Asia.
Natural Order • There is a natural order in the universe • Each person has a place in society which reflects position in the universe
Role of Each Person • Each person has a role in society • If everyone fulfills their roles, society will be in harmony.
Education Education is very important for government officials, so they will govern for the good of the people.
Core Beliefs • Confucian ethical teachings include the following values: Jen: human heartedness, goodness, humaneness towards others; the highest Confucian virtue Li: includes ritual, propriety (socially appropriate), etiquette, etc. Yi: righteousness , moral disposition to do good Hsiao: love within the family: love of parents for their children and of children for their parents (filial piety) Chih: moral wisdom, knowledge in right and wrong
Practices • Confucianism does not contain all of the elements of some other religions, like Christianity and Islam. • It is primarily an ethical system: certain rituals performed at important times during one's lifetime have been added. • Since the time of the Han dynasty (206 CE) four life passages have been recognized and regulated by Confucian tradition: birth; reaching maturity; marriage, and death
The Five Relationships of Confucius • People are supposed to stay in their place in society. This created harmony. • The five relationships are: Ruler <> Subject Father <> Son Husband <> Wife Older Brother <> Younger Brother Friend <> Friend
Filial Piety • The most important item for a person that is Confucian is filial piety- respect for parents and elderly. • If you respect your parents, everything else will fall into place.
Spread of Confucianism • Confucianism didn’t begin spreading until after his death. • Because of this, Confucius didn’t experience wealth and fame during his life.
Summary • Philosophical system aimed at bettering individuals and society. • Primary goals were to educate people to be self-motivated and self-controlled • Enabled people to assume their responsibilities, which would cultivate a better self and a harmonious society.
Daoism (Taoism) • The founder of Daoism is Laozi. • Daoists believe in harmony with nature instead of harmony with people. • Daoism is the opposite of Confucianism Laozi
The Dao/Tao • The dao/tao is known as the way. • The goal of a Daoist/Taoist is to become one with the dao/tao. • They also believe in yin and yang, or the balance of forces in the universe.
Other Facts about Taoism • They are polytheistic and believe in spirits and gods of nature. • They believe that if you are kind to people, they will be kind to you. Taoists focus on harmony with nature
Taoism Today • Taoism currently has about 20 million followers, and is primarily centered in Taiwan. • About 30,000 Taoists live in North America; 1,720 in Canada (1991 census). • Taoism has had a significant impact on North American culture in areas of "acupuncture, herbalism, holistic medicine, meditation and martial arts..."
http://www.greatneck.k12.ny.us/gnps/shs/dept/special_ed/nystrom/documents/MajorBeliefsofConfucianism.pdfhttp://www.greatneck.k12.ny.us/gnps/shs/dept/special_ed/nystrom/documents/MajorBeliefsofConfucianism.pdf • http://philosophy.lander.edu/oriental/main.html • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK6rWaUiuV4