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| record of speeches by Confucius and his disciples, as well as the discussions they held |
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| The life force or essence that is possessed by all living things |
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| co-founder of Taoism and author of "The Book" |
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| (551-479 B.C.) K'ung Fu-Tzu "Great Master King". Chinese philosopher whose thoughts have been developed into Confucianism |
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| a "saint" in Confucianism. One who has recovered their "lost heart." |
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| "Great Learning." Brief Chinese text generally written by Confucius and his disciple Zengzi. |
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| 1st Chinese Emperor known as the founder of people and founder of Chinese religion |
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| Wu Ching. 5 ancient Chinese books written by Confucius. |
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| Five constant relationships |
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| Central relationships in Confucian belief.Ruler & Subject; Husband & Wife; Parent & Child; Elder Sibling & Younger Sibling; Elder Friend & Younger Friend |
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| the Chinese classic texts selected by Zhu Xi in the Song dynasty to serve as an introduction to Chinese philosophy and Confucianism. They are: * the Great Learning* the Doctrine of the Mean* the Analects of Confucius* the Mencius |
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| is one of the virtues to be cultivated: a love and respect for one's parents and ancestors. |
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| "The Book of Change" Foundation of all Chinese religion and science |
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| "Old Man" Credited with writing the Tao Te Ching. One of the founders of Taoism. |
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| The strictest of Chinese philosophical schools, which advocated strong laws, punishments, and the absolute power of the emperor. |
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| the ceremonies, rituals, and rules of proper conduct. Manners, Etiquette |
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| 2nd major Confucian;sage after Confucius who refined many Confucian ideas |
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| followers of Mozi a religion which evolved at about the same time as Confucianism, Taoism and Legalism and Argued against Confucianism and Taoism--but disappeared in Qin dynasty. |
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| Confucian perfect virtue meaning "empathy" |
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| mouth-blown free reed instrument (the first) consisting essentially of vertical tubes |
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| "The Way"; in Taoism, the rhythmic balance and natural, flowing patterns of the universe. The correct way of doing things;Principle of God and things |
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| Sacred Scripture of Taoism. 'The Book of the Way and its Reciprocal Power' |
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| moral force is Taoism. Power, Strength, Virtue |
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| "action-not-action" a way of motionless movement, effortlessness, and creative quietude to become "empty" and at one with heaven |
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| the masculine, light energy of the Tao. One of the 2 elements/forces which make up everything in the universe |
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