Confucianism, also known as Ruism or Ru classicism, is a system of thought and behavior originating in ancient China, and is variously described as a tradition, philosophy, religion, theory of government, or way of life. Founded by Confucius in the Hundred Schools of Thought era (c. 500 BCE), Confucianism integrates philosophy, ethics, and social governance, with a core focus on virtue, social harmony, and familial responsibility.
Confucianism emphasizes virtue through self-cultivation and communal effort. Key virtues include ren (仁, "benevolence"), yi (義; "righteousness"), li (禮; "propriety"), zhi (智; "wisdom"), and xin (信; "sincerity"). These values, deeply tied to the notion of tian (天; "Heaven"), present a worldview where human relationships and social order are manifestations of sacre...
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Birth places of notable Chinese philosophers of the Hundred Schools of Thoughts in the Zhou dynasty.
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Jiangyin Confucian Temple
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A priest pays his respect at the Tablet (Altar) of Confucius
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孝佑宫 Xiàoyòu gōng = "Temple of the Filial Blessing".
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Temple rooftop dragon statue in Taiwan.
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