1. Confucianism TAOISM SHINTO
Cy Woods
Confucianism TAOISM SHINTO

2. Confucianism

3. Confucianism
If your parents tell you to do something, what is your reaction?
Have you ever seen someone talk back to a teacher?

4. What is the stereotype of “Asian” kids in the U.S.?

5. Confucianism
Not technically a religion because it doesn’t address the afterlife.
Based on the teachings of Kong Fu Zi (Confucius) who lived in China.
Started during a time of increasing poverty and crime.

6. Code of Conduct (good actions) or li Respect Loyalty Honesty Hard work
Politeness
Generosity

7. 5 basic relationships 1. Ruler and subject 2. Parent and child
3. Husband and wife
4. Elder sibling and younger sibling
5. Friend and friend

8. Diffusion of Confucianism
Seen throughout East Asian culture.
Often blended into other religions.

9. Characteristics Respect for elderly and ancestors Honoring the family
Obeying and being loyal to parents
Not questioning authority

10. Other East Asia Religions
Daosism (Taoism)
A mystical, contemporary version of Confucianism
Emphasizes “naturalness”, simplicity, compassion, humility
Encourages the continual improvement of health with the goal of immortality
Sacrificing foods/animals and fortune-telling/astrology also important

11. Shinto Ethnic religion of Japan
Worship the “spirits” (kami) that they believe are present in nature, animals, and/or deceased ancestors and emperors
Try to earn blessings from both good and evil kami.

12. Syncretism The blending of religious traditions. Common in East Asia
Buddhism included as well.

13. Assignment
Write down 7 examples from Mulan that illustrate principles from Confucianism.
Mulan Online