CONFUCIANISM

Founder/Origin/Location Confucius, or K’ung Fu-tse, which means “Master Teacher” In 551 B.C.E. to 479 B.C.E. in China

Holidays/Clothing/Holy Book/Branches Confucius’ Birthday/Teachers’ Day No particular clothing Holy Book – Analects Branches – Not applicable

Creation Myth/God Not applicable

Holy Cities/Today/Hierarchy/Other Supernatural Beings Kufu – birthplace of Confucius Temple – place of worship Upto 350 million but unsure Mostly in China Hierarchy – 5 Relationships 1. Emperor to Subject 4. Sibling to Sibling 2. Husband to Wife 5. Friend to Friend 3. Parent to Child Women are inferior to men Supernatural beings – ancestor spirits

Basic Beliefs A good society preserved peace and order among individuals and between people and the government Filial Piety – honor elders

Basic Beliefs Social Order – obedience Education very important Ruler should set good examples, not pass laws to create good behavior

Rituals/Rules/Rites of Passage REN: Offer charity to those in need SHU: willingness to see things from the other person’s perspective LI: Social decorum Gentleman’s Code – loyalty, hard work, courtesy, respect for authority, kindness Ancestor Worship

Salvation/Afterlife Get proper education Follow Gentleman’s Code After life – become spirit and join ancestors