儒教 Confucian values
Grandmaster Huang Lao Xian Shi is a fervent advocate of Confucian values. Confucian teachings are all about harmony within a hierarchical society. Harmony between men and women, husband and wife, parents and children, teachers and students, superiors and subordinates. This harmony is another expression of balance and peaceful co-existence. Not domination. Not hegemony. Not subjugating one gender over another, nor one human being against another irrespective of seniority in age or societal status. Prosperity, happiness and peace naturally follow once there is harmony. |
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Founder and DoctrineConfucius was born in 551 B.C in the State of Lu which is known today as Qufu in Shandong Province. In Chinese, his name was Kong Qiu. He promulgated truth, kindness and perfection throughout his life.
Confucianism is a doctrine founded by Confucius, and based on the traditional culture of the Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties. It dominated the feudal society of the Spring and Autumn Period, and is the cornerstone of traditional Chinese culture. It lasted 2000 years, and for that reason its influence over the history, social structure and the people of China cannot be overlooked. He championed to educate all despite their social status, and to teach according to the students' characteristics. According to him, " Studying without thinking leads to confusion, and thinking without studying leads to laziness. " |
He was a living example of the concepts he promoted, and this discipline had a deep and lasting influence upon his disciples. The Analects of Confucius provide a vivid record of his teachings. He wrote nothing personally, but his words were collected and recorded for posterity by his disciples.
His integrity, kindness, modesty and courtesy inspired his disciples and the intellects of subsequent generations. He was always ready to help others, and treated others with tolerance and honesty. To him, a benevolent person is one who loves others. He said, "Do not give others what you do not want yourself." |