Confucianism Flashcards
How do you create a perfect society?
If the people who lived in it showed “beautiful conduct”
Who was the founder?
Confucius
About how many people practice this religion today?
Over 5 million people
In what areas is this religion most popular?
Mostly in China and the Far East
What are the 5 basic ideas about behavior according to Confucius?
- Always be considerate to others
- Respect your ancestors
- Try for harmony and balance in all things
- Avoid extremes in behavior and emotion
- Your well-being depends directly on the well being of others
What are the 5 basic virtues?
Kindness Righteousness No Alcohol Wisdom Trustworthiness
What is Jen?
Stresses the importance of showing courtesy and loyalty to other people
How are family values reflected in Confucianism?
Those who practice Confucianism also believe family and family values are very important. Children are taught to be very respectful of their parents and are taught to obey their parents
How many religious books are there in Confucianism?
5 texts
What types of writing do these books hold?
Poems, history, rituals and sayings
Is Confucianism really a religion?
It is a religion because there is god on heaven
What does “Heaven is the author of the virtue that is in me” mean?
It meant that Confucius saw heaven itself as a kind of god, the god or supreme being who created virtue in us
What other religions influence Confucianism?
Buddhism and Taoism
