Confucianism
Religion 840:211 with Myladil/selover at Rutgers University - New Brunswick/Piscataway
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By: Gino Randazzo
Textbook:
Shinto: The Way Home (Dimensions of Asian Spirituality)
Created: 2010-12-03
Size: 25 flashcards
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Confucious
-born in Lu kingdom (551 - 479 BCE)
-called "The Master"
-go to guy to pray for an exam (not so much religious matters)
-patron saint of learning
-Chung-ni was his familiar name
-also known as K'ung-tzu or master k'ung
-temples are used to celebrate his birthday
The Life of Confucious (lifelong learning)
Age 15 > had his heart set on learning
30 > "Took my stand" > he took up a public position
40 > he had no doubts
The Life of Confucious (lifelong learning) CONTINUED
50 > he knew T'ien-ming (heaven's mandate)
60 > his ears were attuned
70 > he could follow his hearts desire without stepping out of line
Mencius
-2nd greatest teacher (after Confucius)
-his core teaching was "benevolent government"
-real name was Meng-Tzu which means Mencius the sage
-lived in the 4th century B.C.
-probably a disciple of the grandson of Confucius
Mencius (Continued)
- lived til he was 84
- his father died when he was young so he was brought up and educated by his mother
-held position as local minister
-traveled to various kingdoms in china to expand confucian principles
Mencius (Continued)
- eventually retired and spent last years of his life as a sage who taught his disciples
- 2 central ideas: Jen & Yi
Benevolence & Rightness
Jen & Yi
Jen
- Humaneness, that which makes something humane
- should be practiced in all (5) human relationships
- should especially be exhibited throughout the government
Yi
rightness or righteousness
The 5 Human Relationships
1) Father to son (parent/child)
2) Older to younger brother (sibling)
3) Husband and wife
4) Ruler and minister
5) Friend to friend
The Kingly Way
1) reasons why a king should practice benevolence
a) for his own self interest (if people like him he will be popular)
b) because its what the heavens want
c) it is within the capacity of every king
The Kingly Way (Continued)
2) 3 priorities of the king
a) the people
b) orders to the gods (religious matters)
c) to take care of himself
The Kingly Way (Continued)
- A benevolent king should be compassionate
- a king should share whatever he has with his people
- a king should cultivate a heart sensitive to the suffering of others
Human Nature
- according to mencius human nature is always good. people can loose the way as they grow but because the seeds are always planed there, human nature can be regained. (ox mountain)
- human nature is good just as water seeks low ground
50 Paces laughing at 100 Paces
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Sensitivity of Others
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Looking for Fish by Climbing a Tree
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Regicide
- king killing
- it is ok to kill the king if he has the name but doesn't deserve it
- a king can be killed if he is not following the kingly way
Ch'i
- makes up sky and earth
- white energy found everywhere
- the moral power/energy
- breathe of life
- vast and unyielding
- can fill the space between heaven and earth
Ch'i (Continued)
The phrase signifies spiritual tranquility, generosity and strength undisturbed by circumstances
4 Cardinal Virtues
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About the 4 Cardinal Virtues
- should be viewed as limbs
- to say someone does not have one is to say hes crippled
- theyre only seeds and must be tended to
- people dont become bad because of their nature, because its naturally good.
- people become bad because they dont let these seeds grow
About the 4 Cardinal Virtues (Continued)
- there are parts of a human that are more important than others
- a good person should take care of all parts but give priority to the more important ones
- 4 virtues are more important parts
- a man can become great if he takes care of these parts especially
Moral Cultivation
- is the difference between people with more compassion and people with less compassion
- morality is a blessing or honor given by the heavens
- a moral person is in tune with the heavens
- a moral life is a dignified life and should be cherished
Parables on Human Nature
- willow tree (kao tzu)
- whirling water (kao tzu)
- ox mountain
- flow of water and how it seeks low ground
About this deck
By: Gino Randazzo
Textbook: Shinto: The Way Home (Dimensions of Asian Spirituality)
Created: 2010-12-03
Size: 25 flashcards
Views: 383
Textbook:
Shinto: The Way Home (Dimensions of Asian Spirituality)Created: 2010-12-03
Size: 25 flashcards
Views: 383
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