Confucianism is a moral code of conduct on how to live a good life, advising on correct personal behaviour as an individual or as a part of society. It has huge influences in Chinese government, education, and the day to day life of Chinese citizens. Confucianism was founded in China by Kung-futze or "Master Kung", otherwise known as Confucius (551-479 AC). His precepts and principles were incorporated into the Chinese Law in 210 BC.
6th-5th century BC
mainly in china
Confucianism
551 and 479 BCE
It was before Christ.
Confucius' Birthday is celebrated. Chinese New Year is celebrated in Confucianism(likewise in Buddhism & Taoism).
Confucius lived between 551 and 479 BCE. His teachings were carried on and promoted by his disciple Mencius, and, later, by Hsun-Tzu, who lived from about 300 to 235 BCE. A rationalist form of Neo-Confucianism, an outgrowth of Confucianism, began to gain popularity through the teachings of Chu Hsi, who lived from 1033 to 1107 CE (Common Era, formerly AD, Anno Domini, Year of our Lord). A more socially oriented Neo-Confucianism became popular through the teachings of Wang Yang-Ming, who lived from 1472 to 1529 CE.
Han Confucianism. Neo Confucianism. Contemporary Confucianism. Japanese Confucianism. Vietnamese Confucianism. Korean Confucianism.
Practitioners of Confucianism follow the teachings of the philosopher Confucius. He was properly called Grand Master Kong, and was born about the year 551 BCE.
Confucianism does not have a single leader, but the teachings of Confucius are central to the philosophy. Confucianism focuses on ethics, morality, and social harmony. Many followers look to the principles outlined by Confucius rather than a specific leader.
The only branch of Confucianism is Neo-Confucianism. Neo-Confucianism is a form of Confucianism developed during the Song Dynasty, Combing elements of Buddhism and Daoism with traditional Confucianism.
Neo Confucianism is an integration of Confucianism with some Taoism and Buddhism.