Confucius

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 * =__Confucius (K'ung Fu-tzu)__ 551 B.C.- 479 B.C.=

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 * [[image:http://img.chinaa2z.com/uploadpic/learn/Online%20Course%20Three/2008/20081231/20081231152140894321/1230708478.jpg width="340" height="197" caption="My book, The Analects"]] I started the job of tax collector and I collected taxes from farmers for the emperor of Lu. Soon, I began to see problems, laws weren't being enforced, officials were taking bribes, and peasants were starving while rulers taxed them so they could have money for war. I thought that the reason all this was happening was because the Chinese society had turned away from the virtues of their ancestors. The only way China would be united again was if we turned back to traditional beliefs. So, I spent my whole life teaching the ways of my ancestors, and these teachings became known as Confucianism. Today, 6.3 million people believe in Confucianism. My successors recorded my teachings and wrote the book, the //Analects,// which is read by all Confucian followers. ||


 * =Culture= ||
 * [[image:http://filipspagnoli.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/414px-confucius_laozi_buddha.jpg width="204" height="299" caption="Me as a baby"]]I was born in the State of Lu in China in 551 B.C.E. During my childhood, I was poor even though my family belonged to the aristocratic class and I was forced to learn many skills. The State of Lu was a very social community that was civilized, intellectual, and had many ceremonies. I watched musical performances from the classic, //The Book Of Poetry.// During my time, young men of the ruling class learned archery, music, driving, writing, math, and ceremonies.Even though I was poor, I received a good education. ||


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 * [[image:http://www.himalayanacademy.com/resources/books/hbh/images/06_SYM_Confucian.jpg width="161" height="159" caption="Confucianism Symbol"]]To spread my teachings, I started my own school and I didn't teach about god, religion, or afterlife, I taught practical questions of moral behavior. One of the main goals of Confucianism is to teach young men how to become //junzi// or "true gentlemen." Confucianism is based on the goal to create a stable society based on the five key relationships. The first is the relationship between ruler and subject, then father and son, husband and wife, older and younger brothers, and older and younger friends. I teach that the superior person in each of these relationships should expect respect from the inferior one and try to make a good example for the younger one. For example, if the father set a bad example, it was his fault if the child misbehaved. The most important virtue in Confucianism is filial piety, which is the devotion of children to their parents, establishing a good relationship with family is even more important than getting an education. I also teach that everyone should respect and honor their ancestors. ||


 * =Blog= ||
 * //September 30, 518 B.C.

Today, I met the famous teacher Lao-Tzu, the creator of Daoism and he directly criticized me for my arrogance. Because of this, I am returning to Lu to gather a large number of students to teach to. My school will include rituals, music, history and poetry.//

//June 11, 523 B.C.

I am on a long journey around China trying to spread my beliefs so China can be reunited again. I am trying to find a ruler who will follow and support my teachings. I have been wandering from state to state for thirteen years now. I urge rulers to lead by example so their subjects will follow a good example. I told one ruler "If your govern with the power of your virtue, you will be like the North Star. It just stays in its place while all the other stars position themselves around it." I am also arguing against Legalist ideas. Finally, the Han Dynasty has accepted my beliefs and it now influences the whole society.

July, 7, 550 B.C.

I have a feeling that I am close to my death. My son has died this year, my favorite disciple, Yen Hui died the year I returned to Lu, and another disciple, Tzu-lu died in battle. I feel all these losses deeply. My sadness is intensified by the fact that my political ideas have had to support among the rulers of my own state. I feel this is my last year.// ||


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 * //Do you want to be friends! Tokugawa Ieyasu//

Waz Crackin Confucius! This is Tang Taizong! Remeber the one from spring break in Cancun. We were ride and die homies. Man we opened a night club together. Remeber that? Crazy times my brother. Peace out and hit me up.-Tang Taizong

Do you wnat to be friends.-Yuan Dynasty ||

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