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Ancient China’s ISMsConfucianism

Taoism

ConfucianismThe father of

ConfucianismConfucius:

Was born around 551 B.C.

Neither God nor Prophet…In his early twenties he became a tutorConfucius was undoubtedly one of the

worlds best teachersHe always taught very informal, like a

fellow learner with his studentsHe never thought of himself as a sage

Filial pietyRespect for one’s parents and

ancestors

Confucius once said: "In serving his parents, a filial son reveres them in daily life; he makes them happy while he nourishes them; he takes anxious care of them in sickness; he shows great sorrow over their death; and he sacrifices to them with seriousness."

Confucianism: Basic BeliefsConfucius believed that with out human

relationships, there would be no self. There are Five Constant relationships in life:

Parent and ChildHusband and WifeElder Sibling and Junior SiblingElder Friend and Junior FriendRuler and Subject

The Golden Rule: The Confucian Dao (or Way)

Duty and Humanity – Hard work and respect“Measure the feeling of others by one’s

own.”

Confucianism: Basic Beliefs

Confucianism: SpreadWith his death began his glorification

His teachings have touched almost every Chinese student for the past two thousand years.

Confucius believed that tradition was the key to peace, in this very unstable time.

He believed that tradition would show them the way back to a happy China.

Confucianism: on respect

People have to warrant the respect and power that comes with their positions in life. Power and respect are not a given, they must be earned.

He believed that if everyone followed the five ideals they would spread through family, community, nation, and the world.

ConfucianismChina configured the Confucianism religion, so that it would serve everyone.

If everyone works hard, then China prospers

With each passing year people listen more and more to their elders.

China’s RulerRuled with the Mandate of Heaven

Guidance from the ancestors

Mandate of Heaven Invaders are moving in from the north – shall we

attack? Winner, winner, chicken dinner!! Our armies

defeated the invaders! Thank you, wise ruler! Our ancestors guide you well.

Our general – Shang Lee – was captured in the fight and has been taken prisoner… shall we follow and rescue him?

Returned! We have our general back and his captors have been killed! Wise ruler, you have done it again.

Rain has been scarce… our harvests are in danger. Wise ruler, will you call upon the ancestors for rain and a good harvest?

Disaster! The crops failed and the people are starving.

The ancestors have spoken – you are our wise ruler, no longer! The heavens doth not guide you – be gone!

Answer these questions from two points of view: A Buddhist following the Eightfold Path, and a follower of Confucianism…A student knows that they are failing a class. Students from each of these doctrines know they

will be in trouble when their parents find out. How do they handle this situation?

A student's friends smoke and are trying to get them to start. How do they handle this situation?

A student has just found $20 in the hall. What should they do?

A student's parents have just spent a lot of money on a new outfit. The student has been playing around and has gotten ink all over it. What should they tell their parents, or

should they?

A student really likes a new student in school, but all the other students are making fun of the new student's clothes. How should the first student act?

A student knows that an older brother or sister is cheating on tests. How should the student act?

A student sees an opportunity to take something they have really wanted, without being caught. How should that student act?