2. Confucianism originated in china, based on the
teachings of Confucius.
Confucianism focuses on right actions and human
morality
It is not as much a religion as a way of life. It’s
seen in government, shaping the moral
system, high culture and the basis for the legal
system.
3. During the Han dynasty, Confucianism became known
all over china and was supported by the government.
Japan heard of Confucianism, and soon their leaders
were also supporting it.
Later on, it spread to Korea and Vietnam the same
way. Many ideas of Confucianism also spread with
Buddhism.
4. Confucianism was composed of many concepts.
These concepts were presented in a simple and logical
idea. For example: “in order to govern others one must
first govern oneself”.
These ideas were a big part of how Korean people saw
life. It guided people in their every day life.
5. Confucius’ ideas much later reached europe, and his
scripts were translated to many languages.
In some places it was considered a religion because of
rituals, ancestral worship and sacrifices.
Governments across Asia supported Confucianism and
tried very hard to include it in modern life, education
and teaching.
