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Jan 1, 1019
Confucious Life
Confucius had served in minor government posts managing stables and keeping books for granaries. -
Jan 18, 1019
Confucianism was Found
Date founded: 6th-5th cent. BC -
Oct 28, 1019
Confucious Life
He married a woman of similar background when he was 19. -
May 20, 1021
The Creator
Confucious -
Mar 27, 1025
Creation
Confucianism developed aspects on the model of Buddhism and Taoism and was reformulated as Neo-Confucianism. -
May 28, 1028
confucianism foods
Feasting is central to Chinese religious practice, and most foods have a symbolic meaning and ceremonial importance. Some examples include:
•mandarin oranges are a symbol of wealth and good fortune
•Red Jujubes (also called "Chinese Dates") are a symbol of prosperity
•whole steamed fish are a symbol of long life and good fortune
•uncut noodles are a symbol of longevity
•baked goods with seeds are a symbol of fertility -
May 26, 1032
HELP
Confucius developed concepts about education, society and government -
Jul 15, 1036
Cause
This stance rests on the belief that human beings are teachable, improvable, and perfectible through personal and communal endeavor especially self-cultivation and self-creation -
Jan 28, 1037
Learning Concepts
Confucian ethical concepts and practices include rén, yì, and lǐ, and zhì. Ren is an obligation of altruism and humaneness for other individuals. -
Jun 24, 1038
Moral
Confucian ethics have had the strongest influence on the moral fabric of Chinese society. -
Oct 27, 1056
The Five Bonds
Ruler to Subject
Father to Son
Husband to Wife
Elder Brother to Younger Brother
Friend to Friend. -
Jul 6, 1099
Beliefs
Li: includes ritual, propriety, etiquette, etc -
Apr 14, 1102
Teachings
Confucius taught that when societies operate under laws, people are punished by authorities after having committed illegal activities. -
Jul 26, 1102
Teachings
They wish to avoid feeling shame and want to avoid losing face. In theory, the result is a reduction in the number of coercive laws required for smooth functioning of the society. -
Jan 10, 1124
The Life
Specific duties were prescribed to each of the participants in these sets of relationships. Such duties were also extended to the dead -
Dec 26, 1572
Honor Confucainsm
Historically, cultures and countries strongly influenced by Confucianism include mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Korea, Japan, and Vietnam, as well as various territories settled predominantly by Chinese people, such as Singapore -
The End
The abolition of the examination system in 1905 marked the end of official Confucianism -
Beliefs
Yi: righteousness
