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5 relationships in Confucianism: ◦ Father-son ◦ Elder brother-younger brother ◦ Husband-wife ◦ Friend-friend ◦ Ruler-citizen
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Book of changes: divination, basic patterns of the universe (I-Ching)
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Book of History: account of Chinese rulers, various dynasties
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Book of music: gone, don't have it anymore
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Book of poetry: classical poems with moral intent
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book of rituals: and ceremonies
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Chongwo: center of the universe
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Confucianism: male symbol
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Confucius profession: He was a tax collector then became a teacher. He then later became a minister in government. He criticized everyone because the high society exploited the lower classes so the rich became richer and the poor became poorer.
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Divination (I-ching): the book of changes; knowing the methods of the future
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Goal of Chinese life: to achieve harmony in social and political life (Confucianism);while Daoism is to achieve harmony with nature.
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Goal of Japanese life: live in harmony with Kamis
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Lao-Tzu and when was he born?: means "old master" or "old teacher". He was gentle and sweet. His teachings were found in his book, Tao Te Ching (Tao and its power); born before Confucius
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Main concepts of Confucianism: ◦ Ren (Jen) -literally means "man"; love of humanity ◦ Li - being appropriate, have right etiquette
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Meaning of Tao and it's main characterisitcs: ◦ Cannot be told; nameless and formless, transcends ◦ Origin of everything ◦ Finds its way, like water flowing ◦ Wu Wei - without asserting force ◦ Simplicity, grandeur in thought but simple in everyday life
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Original name of Confucius: Kung fu su
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Shang Ti: high power ruling the universe; a personal god
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Tao: the way to achieve harmony
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Taoism: Yin-Yang
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Te: power
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The Spring and Autumn Annals: Historical record of Confucius state, Lou
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What are the Analects: The Book of Confucius sayings
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What is syncreticism?: ◦ Following more than one religion at the same time. Chinese both Confucius and Taoist
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When did Buddism come to China and Japan?: 100 C.E.
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Where and when was Confucius born?: State of Lao, 551 C.E.
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Which religious traditions are native to China and Japan?: Confucianism and Taoism
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Wu Wei: no assertion of force; coming naturally
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Yin Yang: Confucian symbol standing for opposites such as light/dark; opposite but complementary