CONFUCIANISM

• Who does the man worship at the temple in Hong Kong?

  Wong Tai Sin
• What is the fundamental concern of the Confucian tradition?

  Learning to be human
• What does learning to be human entail in Confucianism?

  A broadening and deepening of thought and being
• What is the primary purpose of self-cultivation in Confucianism?

  Self-realization
• What are the four dimensions of humanity integrated in Confucianism?

  Self, community, nature, and Heaven
• Who is a key figure in Confucianism?

  Confucius
• What was Confucius's birth name?

  Kung Chiu
• What does the name "Kung Fu Tzu" mean?

  "Great Master Kung"
• Why did Confucius's family fall into poverty?

  They had to flee due to political danger
• What career did Confucius begin before becoming a teacher?

  Government official
• What societal changes were occurring during Confucius's birth?

  The system of inheriting work was being challenged
• What did Confucius believe was necessary for society to return to the Dao?

  Excellent individuals to lead society
• What two ideals does Confucianism focus on?

  Producing individuals who could be social leaders and creating a harmonious society
• What did Confucius claim about his teachings?

  He taught old ways, not new ones
• What is the Analects?

  A compilation of Confucius's teachings by his followers
• How did Confucius feel about teaching?

  He got excited by teaching and would forget his troubles
• What was Confucius's lifelong dream?

  To become the trusted adviser of a king
• Where is there a shrine dedicated to Confucius?

  Wong Tai Sin Temple in Hong Kong
• What is the Confucian view on self-cultivation?

  It is an end in itself, not a means to an end
• How does self-cultivation affect personal worth in Confucianism?

  A personal sense of worth is vitally important for self-improvement
• How does the Confucian community relate to self-realization?

  The human community is integral to the quest for self-realization
• What is the nature of the Confucian self?

  It is an open, dynamic, and transformative process
• What does Confucianism propose about starting the journey of self-cultivation?

  It begins at home, rooted in relationships
• What does the First Chapter of the Great Learning emphasize?

  Self-cultivation as the root for governing families and states
• What is the significance of the process described in the Great Learning?

  It is both broadening and deepening
• How is nature viewed in Confucianism?

  As a hospitable environment for our existence
• What does nature enable Confucians to appreciate?

  Its fecundity and sanctity
• What does Heaven represent in Confucianism?

  A source for moral creativity and ultimate self-transformation
• What does the Analects primarily consist of?

  Guidance on becoming a good individual and harnessing an orderly society
• What is the ideal human being in Confucianism called?

  Junzi
• How does Confucius view human beings?

  As interwoven with many people
• What are the five great relationships in Confucianism?

  Father-son, elder brother-younger brother, husband-wife, elder-younger, ruler-subject
• What does the Confucian rectification of names refer to?

  The importance of proper roles and relationships in society
• What is the cardinal virtue in Confucianism?

  Ren
• How did Confucius redefine the concept of ren?

  As the perfection of what it means to be human
• What does a person dedicated to cultivating ren called?

  Chuntzu (junzi)
• What does hsiao refer to in Confucianism?

  Filial piety and respect for elders
• What does Confucius say about love for others?

  It starts with love for parents
• What is the principle of shu in Confucianism?

  Reciprocity; helping others realize what you want for yourself
• How is the golden rule related to shu?

  It is a reformulation of the principle of reciprocity