Date founded: 6th-5th cent. BC.
Place founded: China
Founder: Confucius (551-479 BC)
Aside from its important ethical principles, Confucianism does not prescribe any specific rituals or practices. These are filled by the practices of Chinese religion, Taoism, Buddhism, or other religion which Confucians follow.
Place founded: China
Founder: Confucius (551-479 BC)
Aside from its important ethical principles, Confucianism does not prescribe any specific rituals or practices. These are filled by the practices of Chinese religion, Taoism, Buddhism, or other religion which Confucians follow.
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Visual representations of Confucius are common in the religion and philosophy. However, this popular image dates only to the 18th century.
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The most significant historical figure in the Confucian religion is of course Confucius (551-479 BC). Confucius was a Chinese philosopher, politician, teacher, and more who was interested in the moral conduct of people and socieities.
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Water is one of the five elements of Chinese philosophy, along with wood, fire, earth, and metal. Water is viewed as a life source, which likely stems from its importance in the natural world and for sustaining life. China’s east coast contain 9,000 miles of shoreline and its home to two of the world’s six largest rivers, the Yangtze, which is the third largest, and the Yellow, which is the 6th.