CONFUCIANISM

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CONFUCIANISM
Speak the truth, do not yield to anger give, if
thou art asked for little by these three steps
thou wilt go near the gods. --Confucius
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• AGE of PHILOSOPHY
• This philosophy was developed 2500 years ago
• 1500 years old (500 years older than
  Christianity)
• Where did it begin?
• CHINA

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• MONO or POLY?
• Neither
• Confucianism is not a religion, it is a
  philosophy about how to live your life

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BELIEFS

• Golden Rule"Do not do unto others what you would
  not want others to do unto you".
• Be loyal and show courtesy to others at all
  times!
• What is the key to social order and peace?
• Key to social order peace good character and
  virtue in people
• Confucius taught five basic virtues
• kindness
• righteousness
• sobriety
• wisdom
• Trustworthiness

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• SACRED TEXT
• The Analects the teachings of
• Confucius

--Forget injuries, never forget
kindnesses. --When anger rises, think of the
consequences. --Wherever you go, go with all
your heart. --The superior man is modest in his
speech, but exceeds in his actions.
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• HOLY PLACES
• There are many temples where the memory and
  teachings of Confucius are remembered and
  celebrated.

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Qufu, China Confucius birthplace
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• FOUNDER
• Chinese philosopher named K'ung Fu-tzu or
  CONFUCIUS

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Countries where Confucianism is a major religion

• China and Vietnam