Confucius

Confucianism, a philosophical and ethical tapestry woven in ancient China, has resonated through East Asian culture and society like the timeless notes of a great symphony. This profound ensemble of teachings accentuates personal and social morality, filial piety, education, and the orchestration of social order and harmony. …

A long-winding road through the mountain of reality led to an ethereal meeting ground — an ancient courtyard where time had no meaning. On this fateful day, two of history’s most formidable philosophers, Socrates and Confucius, found themselves face to face in this timeless space. …

I just finished an article about the Six Steps of Personal Development based on Confucianism. So, I thought it would be interesting to do the same thing based on modern Western culture and values. These Six Steps of Personal Development focus on nurturing well-rounded individuals who are capable of achieving…

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” — Confucius Introduction The teachings of Confucius play a huge part in the life of modern Chinese society. He is taught daily in schools, in many villages and towns, and many large corporations adopt his principles in their management structures and operational policies…

Reject sophistry and discard knowledge; The people will benefit a hundredfold. Reject humanity and discard rightness, The people will rediscover filial devotion and parental love. Reject trickiness and renounce profit, There will be no thieves or bandits. These three teachings are mere cultural adornments and inadequate. The people need something that they can depend on. Cherish…

To honor the catholic holiday of Easter, this week’s HOLISTIC explores the philosophic-religious layer of the two negotiations of early April 2023: Emmanuel Macron and Ursula Von der Leyen’s visit to China to try to push it to help end the illegal Russian war in Ukraine, and the Saudi-Omani initiative…

Confucius, a Chinese philosopher, teacher, and politician who lived over 2,500 years ago, left behind a legacy that continues to influence Chinese culture and beyond. He was known for his emphasis on ethics, morality, and social order, and his teachings offer valuable insights into human behavior and social order. Here are Top 10 Facts about him: …

When the great way is abandoned, There is “humanity” and “rightness”. When “knowledge” and “wisdom” appear, There is great hypocrisy. When family relationships are not harmonious, There is “filial devotion” and “parental love”. When a country falls into chaos and disorder, There are “loyal” ministers. 「大道廢，有仁義；智慧出，有大偽；六親不和有孝慈，國家昏亂有忠臣。」 Chapter 18 of the…

Excellence is not an individual phenomena, but a collective one. Let us delve into the enigmatic existence of a great sage, Confucius, a celebrated philosopher and scholar of ancient China. …