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    Confucius, Pinyin romanization Kongfuzi or Kongzi, Wade-Giles K’ung-fu-tzu or

    K’ung-tzu, original name Kongqiu, literary name Zhongni, (born 551, Qufu, state of Lu
    [now in Shandong province, China]—died 479 BCE, Lu), China’s most famous
    teacher, philosopher, and political theorist, whose ideas have profoundly influenced
    the civilizations of China and other East Asian countries.

    Fast Facts: Confucius

     Full Name: Kong Qiu (at birth). Also known as Kong Fuzi, Kong Zi, K'ung Ch'iu,
    or Master Kong
     Known For: Philosopher, founder of Confucianism
     Born: 551 B.C. in Qufu, China
     Died: 479 B.C. in Qufu, China
     Parents: Shuliang He (father); Member of Yan clan (mother)
     Spouse: Qiguan
     Children: Bo Yu (also referenced as Kong Li)
    Education Background

     Study religion with Daoist Master Lao Dan.


     Learn music with Chang Hong and music master Xiang.
     Taoism (modernly Daoism) is a philosophical, ethical, and religious tradition of
    Chinese origin that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao.

    Life of Conficius

     Confucius was born near the end of an era known in Chinese history as
    the Spring and Autumn Period (770–481 BCE).
     His home was in Lu, a regional state of eastern China in what is now central and
    southwestern Shandong province.
     Lu was bound to the imperial court of the Zhou dynasty (1045–221 BCE) through
    history, culture, family ties (which stretched back to the dynasty’s founding, when
    relatives of the Zhou rulers were reoffend as heads of the regional states),
    and moral obligations.
     Confucius died on November 21, 479 B.C. in Qufu, China, a year after losing his
    son, Tzu-lu, in battle.

    Book by Confucius

     Analects of Confucius - Lunyu, which sets forth Confucius’ philosophical and


    political beliefs, is thought to be compiled by his disciples.
     Book of Odes - rearrangement of that book as well as a revision of the
    historical Book of Documents.
     Spring and Autumn Annals - compilation a historical account of the 12 dukes of
    Lu.

    Philosophy of Confucius

     Golden Rule - Confucius’ social philosophy was based primarily on the principle
    of "ren" or "loving others" while exercising self-discipline. He believed that ren
    could be put into action using the Golden Rule, "What you do not wish for
    yourself, do not do to others." (Lunyu 12.2, 6.30).
     Politics - Confucius’ political beliefs were likewise based on the concept of self-
    discipline.
     Education - Confucius’ philosophy of education focused on the "Six Arts":
    archery, calligraphy, computation, music, chariot-driving and ritual.

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