1. CONFUCIANISM

2. 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

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

4. Creation Myth/God
Not applicable

5. 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

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

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

8. 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

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