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=Period 5= = = = RESEARCH GUIDE: CONFUCIANISM = **1. What are the religion's followers called? Confucians

2. Religious Text:** (What is it made up of? Give a short explanation.) a. the Analects- also called "The Lun-yu" The Analects are the most revered sacred scripture in Confucianism. It was believed to have been compiled by the second generation of Confucius’ disciples. It is mostly based on the Master’s sayings, also greatly capturing the Confucian spirit. They are preserved in both oral and written transmissions.

b. The Five Classics-
 * 1) Shu Ching (Classic of History) – The collection of writings and speeches from ancient Chinese rulers from the Later Han Dynasty in 23-220 CE.
 * 2) Shih Ching (Classic of Odes) – The collection of 300 poems and songs from the Early Chou Dynasty in 1027-402 BC.
 * 3) I Ching (Classic of Changes) – The collection of texts on divination based on a set of 64 hexagrams that show the relationship between Yin and Yang in nature and society.
 * 4) Ch’un Ching (Spring and Autumn Annals) – Extracts from the history of the state of Lu said to be compiled by Confucius in 722-484.
 * 5) Li Ching (Classic of Rites) – Three books on the Li (Rites of Propriety)

c. The Four Books-
 * 1) Lun Yu (The Analects of Confucius)
 * 2) Chung Yung (Doctrine of the Mean)
 * 3) Ta Hsueh (Great Learning)
 * 4) Meng Tzu (Mencius)

Note: The Confucian Canon- The Five Classics and Four books make up the Confucian Canon that achieved its present form in the Sung dynasty under the order of Chu His (1130-1200)

K'ung Fu Tzu -born 551 BCE in state of Lu (now Shan Tung Province) -died 479 BCE (around 73 years old) -creator of confucianism, gathered followers on a journey through China
 * 3. Person:** (What was this person's role?)

Confucianism represents a societal code by what it stands for. It stands for treating others the way you'd like to be treated, respecting everyone, and keeping a positive relationship with everybody you know. Confucians believe in respect and relationships. If everybody showed more respect and didn't think of others as enemies, then the society would be stronger and safer. In a Confucian society there would be much less hate and disagreements than there currently is.
 * 4.** **How does Confucianism represent a societal code?**

Confucius didn't have much to say about Gods, the meaning of life and death, or the afterlife.
 * 5. Why do some people not consider Confucianism a religion?**

-Primarily located in Western Asia -0.1% (6,253,000) of the world's population are Confucians
 * 6. Primarily Located in the following countries:** (give numbers/percentages if available)


 * 7. Core Beliefs:** (What are the central ideas to the religion?)

a. What is Jen? Jen is benevolence, humaneness towards others. It is the highest Confucian virtue.

b. What is the Golden Rule of Confucius?

"What you do not want done to yourself, do not do unto others." "The injuries done to you by and enemy should be returned with a combination of love and justice."

c. What are the 5 relationships of society and what do they say about the role of Confucianism in society?

1. Husband and Wife 2. Parent and Child 3. Elder and Younger Brother 4. Ruler and Minister 5. Friend and Friend