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Analects of Confucius is a collection of sayings and ideas attributed to the Chinese philosopher Confucius and his contemporaries, traditionally believed to have been compiled and written by Confucius' followers. It is believed to have been written during the Warring States period (475 BC—221 BC), and it achieved its final form during the mid-Han dynasty (206 BC—220 AD). By the early Han dynasty, the Analects was considered merely a "commentary"...
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The wisdom of Confucius, China's greatest teacher and sage, can guide each of us in our own time.
Twenty-six centuries after their origination, the principles laid down in the Analects of Confucius still act as the foundation of Chinese philosophy, ethics, society and government, and play a formative role in the development of many Eastern philosophies. In this intriguing look at the ethical and spiritual meaning of the Analects, Rodney L. Taylor,...
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Le code Bushido est un code d'honneur qui à grandement influencé la culture japonaise dans les années 700. Le Bushido était d'abord un code de guerre et à ensuite évolué en mode de vie et en forme d'art. Il réglementait chaque aspect de la vie, de l'honneur à la guerre en passant par la littérature et la poésie. De plus, il a influencé l'histoire de manière de significative du moyen-âge à la seconde guerre mondiale. On pense que le...
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The Analects, or Lun Yu, represents the primary surviving source for the teachings of Confucius, the most influential sage in human history. The book's defining characteristic is its form -- brief aphoristic fragments, each appearing with little supporting context.
Many of the book's fragments are assumed to represent the Master's teachings, handed down accurately by his disciples. Other parts of the text may be apocryphal. Regardless, the Analects...
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The superior man bends his attention to what is radical. That being, established, all practical courses naturally grow up. Filial piety and fraternal submission,-are they not the root of all benevolent actions? To rule a country of a thousand chariots, there must be reverent attention to business, and sincerity; economy in expenditure, and love for men; and the employment of the people at the proper seasons. If a man withdraws his mind from the love...
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Bestselling author and professor of comparative religion Huston Smith sits down with legendary journalist Bill Moyers for a series of lively and engrossing interviews about the universal truths of the world's religions.
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"Confucianism and Its Rivals" by Herbert A. Giles offers a comprehensive exploration of the rich tapestry of Chinese religions, spanning the dominance of Confucianism and Taoism to the historical role of Northern Buddhism. As China's state religion, Confucianism evolved, shedding metaphysical aspects to become the dominant spiritual force until the 20th century. Giles, a seasoned British diplomat and renowned sinologist, provides a detailed historical...
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The introduction of Confucianism to Korea marked a transformative period in the country's history, shaping its cultural, social, and political landscape for centuries to come. Rooted in the teachings of Confucius, an ancient Chinese philosopher, Confucianism became a dominant force that not only influenced governance but also permeated various aspects of Korean society. The integration of Confucian principles into Korea's cultural fabric was a gradual...
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Masaharu Anesaki's History of Japanese Religion continues to be a much-cited pillar of Japanese studies and is now available in digital format. The original draft of the present book was an outcome of the author's lectures at Harvard University during the years 1913-15, when he had the honor of occupying there the chair of Japanese Literature and Life. In response to the encouragement given by several friends at Harvard, the author tried to put the...
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At just twelve years of age, Kathy met Kris, age fifteen, and it was love at first sight. Before her lay the journey of engagement and marriage to a man who would become an influential leader at Bethel Church; raising children while being part of one of the most influential Spirit-filled networks on the globe; and her own involvement in leadership--sparking a movement with her husband that has impacted much of the world. In this unfiltered, messy,...
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This Asian parenting book applies the wisdom of the Chinese sage Confucius to the challenges of modern parenting. Confucius believed that any change we wish to make in our lives must begin from within. Three Virtues of Effective Parenting calls on readers to develop the virtues to help them understand the changes they can make to become a better parent: Benevolence teaches us how to truly love our children, to guide them with discipline and respect,...
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Extrait: "La loi de la Grande Etude, ou de la philosophie pratique, consiste à développer et remettre en lumière le principe lumineux de la raison que nous avons reçu du ciel, à renouveler les hommes, et à placer sa destination définitive dans la perfection, ou le souverain bien."
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La regla fundamental del confucionismo es: No desees para otros lo que no desees para ti. Confucio recomienda huir del exceso de locuacidad, y predica el hábito de la benevolencia, la tolerancia y la humildad, la práctica de la compasión, la discreción y el respeto mutuo, y la puesta en marcha de la armonía social, el culto a los antepasados y el cumplimiento del deber. La filosofía política de Confucio señala que el gobernante debe tener...
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"One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2012" "Winner of the 2013 Cover/Jacket Merit Award in the Professional, Scholarly Series category, New York Book Show" Richard J. Smith is the George and Nancy Rupp Professor of Humanities and professor of history at Rice University. His many books include Fathoming the Cosmos and Ordering the World: The Yijing (I-Ching, or Classic of Changes) and Its Evolution in China.
How the I Ching became one...
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Eric L. Hutton is associate professor of philosophy at the University of Utah.
This is the first complete, one-volume English translation of the ancient Chinese text Xunzi, one of the most extensive, sophisticated, and elegant works in the tradition of Confucian thought. Through essays, poetry, dialogues, and anecdotes, the Xunzi articulates a Confucian perspective on ethics, politics, warfare, language, psychology, human nature, ritual, and music,...
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The Analects of Confucius is a compendium of lively banter and engaging exchanges between Confucius and his contemporaries, one that touches upon culture, fashion, arts, and society, making fun of celebrities and political figures of the day with juicy quotes from bestselling books, as well as popular lyrics from the most widely-circulated songs, all of which, unfortunately, is lost on the modern reader - lost in translations that, out of good scholarly...
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Shows how wisdom from an Eastern tradition can enrich the lives of Jesus followers everywhere
This unique book explores ways of using resources from the Confucian wisdom tradition to inform Christian living. Neither highlighting nor diminishing the differences between Confucianism and Christianity, Gregg Ten Elshof reflects on questions and issues in the Christian life with the Confucian worldview in mind.
In examining such subjects as family, learning,...
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Excavated and deciphered less than a hundred years ago, China's 3500-year-old written script held within it a group of pictographic characters that recorded the Creation story, as told in the Book of Genesis.
Genesis in Ancient China: The Creation Story in China's Earliest Script, highlights 39 of these ancient characters. By way of pictographic formations, these ancient character graphs utilize similar images and concepts found in Genesis chapters...
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