1. FOUNDER OF CONFUCIANISM 2. ORIGIN/HISTORY OF CONFUCIANISM 3. BELIEFS AND PRACTICE OF CONFUCIANISM 4. SYMBOL OF CONFUCIANISM 5. HOLY BOOKS OF CONFUCIANISM 6. GOD/GODDESSES 7. PLACE OF WORSHIP 8. CASTE SYSTEM OF CONFUCIANISM 9. HOLIDAYS

1. CONFUCIANISM

2. Group members:
Rivera, Andrea E.
Tiblani, Duaija J.
Antolino, Andrea D.
Julkipli, llmarie
Caspillan, Rodjie
Villanueva, Maria Ana Joy
Dela Cruz, Christian B.
Sibullas, Geraldine

3. FOUNDER OF
CONFUCIANISM

4. CONFUCIUS (551–479 B.C.)
The founder of Confucianism was a man named Kong
Qi. He later was known as Kong Fuzi, or Master Kong.
In the West, he is called Confucius. He was born in 551
B.C. in northeastern China in the state of Lu. (Lu is
today part of China’s Shandong Province.)

5. What is Confucianism?
Many of us have heard the biblical phrase, 'Do unto
others as you would have them do unto you.' The
Chinese philosophy of Confucianism puts it this way:
'Do not do to others what you would have them not
do to you.'
Unlike Christianity, Confucianism is technically not a
religion. But it does share the Christian approach of
loving others.

6. In fact, that is the foundation of the philosophy.
Confucianism is based entirely on kindness,
mutual respect and an appreciation for character
virtues. It is founded on the belief that society
can flourish only when people learn to interact
positively with each other.

7. ORIGIN/HISTORY OF
CONFUCIANISM

8. Confucianism was developed in China by Master Kong
in 551-479 BC, who was given the name Confucius by
Jesuit missionaries who were visiting there. However,
the fundamental principles of Confucianism began
before his birth, during the Zhou Dynasty.
At that time, the ideas of respect and the well-being of
others were prevalent, but there was also an emphasis
on spiritual matters - specifically, the goodness of the
divine and the mandate to rule given to those in
power. These ideas were meant to unite the people,
create stability and prevent rebellion.

9. Confucius believed his philosophy was also a route
toward a civil society. However, he shifted attention
away from ruling authorities, the divine or one's
future after death, focusing instead on the importance
of daily life and human interactions. This new, refined
version of the philosophy did not completely take root
until the next dynasty, the Han (140-87 BC). It is the
Confucianism that many people are familiar with
today.

10. BELIEFS AND PRACTICES OF
CONFUCIANISM

11. •The beliefs of Confucianism are not based on
religious views alone but revolve around human
society.
•Its beliefs are based on the ethical values that
every individual must possess.
•Its beliefs on afterlife discouraged thought of
thinking about life after death. Confucius stated
that thinking about life after death was beyond
human understanding and one should not worry
about it. Instead one must concentrate on
living life in a harmonious manner.

12. 5 MAIN BELIEFS AND PRACTICES
1. Silver Rule of Behaviour
--The rule is simple, and it implies that
what you do not wish to choose for
yourself, never impose it on someone
else.

13. 2. The Five Virtues
There are main groups of beliefs in Confucianism, these
include:
Yi - Righteousness
Xin - Honesty and Trustworthiness
Chung - Loyalty to the state, etc.
Li - includes ritual, propriety, etiquette, etc.
Jen - benevolence, humanness towards one another
(the most important Confucianism virtue)
Hsiao - love within the family, love of parents for their
children, and love of children for their parents.

14. 3. Five relationships
(i) Father and Son
(ii) A Ruler and a Citizen
(iii) Husband and Wife
(iv) Older Brother and Younger Brother
(v) Between two friends
Each one of these relationships must contain
mutual respect to keep the relationship
working.

15. 4. Marriage
According to Confucianism six separate things
happen during marriage rituals.
(i) Proposal – Both sides of the relationship
share and compare the hour, day, month, and
year of the birth of the bride and groom. If
any upsetting events happen within the
bride’s family within the next three days of
the proposal, then it is believed that she has
rejected the proposal.

16. (ii) Engagement – After the couple decides
the date of the wedding then the bride
announces the wedding with invitations and
gifts of cookies that are shaped like the
moon.
(iii) Dowry – A dowry is considered as the
transfer of parental belongings when their
daughter is getting married.
(iv) Procession – The groom then proceeds to
the bride’s home and then brings her back to
his home with much happiness and
excitement.

17. (v) Marriage – The couple then recites
their vows that will bond them together
for their entire life, toast each other wine
and then take the center of the stage with
their families and their friends.
(vi) Morning After – On the morning after
the bride serves breakfast to the groom’s
parents and then the parents do the
same.

19. 5. Death
After the death of the loved one, the family members cry
loudly to inform the neighbors of the bad news. The body of
the beloved one is then placed in a coffin, and many family
members and friends bring money to help with the funeral.
The foods and objects that were of some importance to the
deceased one are placed along with him or her into the
coffin. The priest performs the burial ritual, and the guests
follow the coffin carrying the large branch of the willow tree.
This willow tree is meant to symbolize the soul of the person
who died. After that, the branch is taken back to the family
altar where it is believed that it is used to install the spirit of
the deceased one.

20. Willow Tree

21. •It believes in ancestor worship and human-
centered virtues for living a peaceful life.
•Also believes that the spirit of their ancestors
are immortal
•Offer sacrifices to them by having banquets,
ceremonies, and large celebrations to make
sure they are content
•Mainly concerned with moral values

22. Symbol of Confucianism

23. There are four main symbols that represent
the beliefs and views of Confucianism.
These include:
1. "Confucius",
2. the Chinese character for water,
3. the Chinese character for scholar,
4. and Yin Yang.

24. The symbol for “Confucius” represents the man
who began the religion, as he is one of, if not the
most important person to come from this religion.
He was very interested in the moral conduct of
people in society.

25. Symbolizes Calmness
This symbol is the water symbol. The water symbol represents
calmness and serenity. In Chinese philosophy, water is associated
with winter. Winter and water can are together because they are
both associated with stillness. Water is a life source and it is
necessary for all life to grow and flourish.

26. The third symbol, the Chinese character for “scholar”,
is made for the importance of knowledge and self-
awareness. Confucius believed one could never have
too much knowledge, and the idea of an education has
become very important in Chinese culture today.

27. The final symbol, Yin Yang, is common in other forms of
Chinese relgion, and has different meanings. The general
meaning is that the circle represents a whole, while the
halves and dots depict opposites, interactions, or balance.

28. HOLY BOOKS OF
CONFUCIANISM
Sacred Texts
Includes Analects, Mencius, Xunzi, Great Learning
and Doctrine of the Mean.

29. Analects
- Compiled by disciples of Confucius in the centuries
following his death in 479 B.C.E., The Analects of
Confucius is a collection of aphorisms and historical
anecdotes embodying the basic values of the
Confucian tradition: learning, morality, ritual
decorum, and filial piety.

30. Mencius
- Often referred to as the “Second Sage” of
Confucianism (meaning second in importance only to
Confucius himself), Mencius is best known for his
claim that “human nature is good.” He has attracted
interest in recent Western philosophy because his
views on the virtues, ethical cultivation, and human
nature have intriguing .

31. Xunzi
-The Writings of Master Xun is an ancient Chinese
collection of philosophical writings attributed to
and named after Xun Kuang, a 3rd-century BCE
philosopher usually associated with the Confucian
tradition.

32. Great Learning and Doctrine of the
Mean
places great emphasis on how individuals can
reconnect with the spontaneous operation of these
moral senses, while The Doctrine of the Mean stresses
that these senses are held in common, and therefore
serve as the key political connection between rulers
and their people.

33. God/Goddesses

34. •There are no Confucian gods, and Confucius himself is
worshipped as a spirit rather than a god.
•There is no god in Confucianism, but rather a force
called the “Tao”, also known as the Great Ultimate.
Confucius believed that the Tao was the impetus for
creation and that this force flows through all life,
enabling change and betterment. Though Confucianism
does not have a being-based god, Confucius spoke of the
notion of heaven as another positive force. Unlike the
concept of heaven found in theistic religions, Confucius
believed heaven was a guiding force of the universe and
judge of right and wrong.

35. However, there are temples of Confucianism,
which are places where important community
and civic rituals happen. This debate remains
unresolved and many people refer to
Confucianism as both a religion and a
philosophy.
There is debate over if Confucianism is a religion.
Confucianism is best understood as an ethical
guide to life and living with strong character. Yet,
Confucianism also began as a revival of an earlier
religious tradition

36. Place of Worship

37. What Is The Place Of Worship
For Confucianism?
A temple of Confucius or Confucian temple is a
temple for the veneration of Confucius and the
sages and philosophers of Confucianism in
Chinese folk religion and other East Asian
religions

38. Where is the Confucian Temple?
Qufu
- Located in his birthplace, Qufu City of Shandong
Province, China, the Temple of Confucius was built to
commemorate and offer sacrifices to Confucius in
478 BC.

40. Holy Sites of Confucianism

41. •Temples are often comprised of many buildings, halls
and shrines. They tend to be situated in the middle of
towns and have north-south axises. Large halls, shrines
and important temple buildings have traditionally been
dominated by tiled roofs, which are usually green or
yellow and sit atop eaves decorated with religious
figures and good luck symbols.
•Many temples are entered through the left door and
exited through the right.
•Confucian temples house a spirit tablet dedicated to
Confucius himself, along with a collection of spirit
tablets dedicated to various important scholars in the
Confucian canon (many of these being Confucius’ own
disciples; others would be eminent Confucian scholars
from later times).

42. Caste System of Confucianism

43. The caste system and the Confucianism have profound
effect on the society of India and China. Confucianism
constitutes the main body of traditional Chinese culture
and possesses many facets. Fundamentally, it has
influenced Chinese for more than two thousand years.
There are two core virtues of Confucianism – “li,” and
“Ren.” “Li” emphasized a man had to live in accordance
with the highest code of conduct, which can be
expected as a true gentleman in a very broad sense.

44. “Ren,” concerned about the attitude of an ideal
ruler or an ideal father who was graciously kindly to
his subjects or children (Homer, 1951). On the other
side, caste system is the permanent and rigid social
positions that a person was born into. It placed
responsibility upon the individual and explained
everyone’s role in society (Jordan, 2014). Both of
caste system and Confucianism in India and China
had supported and expanded by the rulers for a long
time. After caste system and Confucianism
accumulated over a period of time, both of the
systems blended into the societies and as a part of
citizens’ lives.

45. Holidays

46. Confucius' Birthday
September 28, 551 BC
Confucius was born on September 28, 551 BC. They
celebrate this grand ceremony to give honor to the
"First Teacher" of China. It is also celebrated
annually to pay respect to him. This celebration is
usually held mainly at Qufu, the birthplace of
Confucius, and in the Confucius Temple in Taipei,
Taiwan.

47. Qingming Festival
April 4 or 5, but in the year 2022, Qingming Festival
falls on April 5.
This holiday is also called the Tomb Sweeping Day
and 'Pure Brightness' Festival in English translation.
This a traditional Chinese festival which is very
important to most of the Chinese people. They go
and sweep tombs and commemorate their
ancestors. This tradition shows respect to the
dead/ancestors.

48. Chongmyo Taeje
First Sunday of May
This is a Confucian memorial ceremony which
purpose is to honor the kings and queens of the
Yi, or Joseon, Dynasty (1392-1910) held at
Chongmyo (or Jongmyo) Shrine in Seoul,
Korea.The ceremony is a grand expression of the
widespread Confucian practice of honoring
ancestors, either at home or at their graves.

49. Chinese New Year
January 31st
They also celebrate Chinese new year, which is
on January 31st.
Celebrates the beginning of the year in the
lunisolar Chinese calendar.
This is the most festive and longest of Chinese
holidays.

50. This is similar to Christmas dinner in the west.
Red is a common color for clothing and traditional
decorations such as lanterns around the New
Year.
Red envelopes filled with money are often given
to children by married members of the family.
Fireworks are often set off because they are
believed to ward off evil spirits, keeping
misfortune away for the coming year.
Some countries that also celebrates this holiday
are Australia, Brunei, Thailand, Malaysia and etc.

51. THANK YOU!