1. “Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself ”
-Confucius
Confucianism

2. Origins
Confucianism is a way of life taught by Confucius in the 6th–5th century BCE (551–479 BCE) in China.
Sometimes viewed as a philosophy, sometimes as a religion, Confucianism is perhaps best understood as a way of living one’s life and properly interacting with others.

3. Adherents Approximately 5 to 6 million people follow Confucianism.
People who follow Confucianism are called Confucians or Confucianists

4. Principles of Confucianism include:
Views
Principles of Confucianism include:
Personal and governmental morality
Correctness of social relationships
Justice and sincerity
Respect for elders
Respect for parents
Respect for rulers

5. Sayings… Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it.
Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.
It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.
Respect yourself and others will respect you.
Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.
Study as if you were never to master it; as if in fear of losing it.

6. Views
Confucianism is characterized by a highly opitmistic view of human nature.
Confucius regarded Heaven (T'ien) as a positive and personal force in the universe.
Specific views on God and heaven are not discussed in Confucianism.

7. Life’s Purpose
To fulfill one's role in society with propriety, honor, and loyalty.

8. Afterlife
Confucius never discussed his beliefs about what would happen to people after they die.

9. General Practices
Aside from its important ethical principles, Confucianism does not prescribe any specific rituals or practices.
Most people who follow the ethical principles of Confucianism also incorporate practices of Shintoism, Taoism, or Buddhism.

10. General Practices
Honesty, politeness, propriety, humaneness, perform correct role in society, loyalty to family, nation

11. Holy Text(s) Analects -
are the most sacred scripture in the Confucian tradition.
It is based primarily on the Master's sayings.

12. Famous Confucius Sayings
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in getting up every time we do.

13. Famous Confucius Sayings
Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves

14. Famous Confucius Sayings
I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.

15. Comparing World Religions
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