Confucianism (World Studies project)

Intro:

The religion that I decided to write about is Confucianism I've never heard this religion before we started studying them it may not be a popular religion in the United States but I'm guessing that over where China is that it's very popular. This religion

Founder:

The founder of Confucianism is Confucius; Confucius was born in a poor family in the year 551 B.C., and he was born in the state of Lu. His original name was K'ung Ch'iu. Confucius was a famous thinker and social philosopher of China; Confucius' philosophy was a moral and political one. It was founded on the belief that heaven and earth coexist in harmony and balanced strength while maintaining dynamism. He died in 479 B.C. at the age of 72.

Followers:
Confucianism, an ancient Chinese way of thought that has spread through much of East Asia; such as, Japan and Korea. About 0.09% (6,111,056 people) follows Confucianism.

Sacred Texts:
Some sacred texts that people of Confucianism are the Confucian Analects (Lun Yü), Great Learning (Ta Hsüeh), Doctrine Of The Mean (Chung Yung), Shu Ching or 'The Book of Historical Records.’ Shih Ching or 'The Book of Odes.’ I Ching or 'The Book of Changes.’ Li Ki Part I; Li Ki Part II or 'The Book of Rites.’ Hsiao Ching or ' The Book of Filial Piety.'

Holidays:
The holiday that Confucianism celebrates is September 28, Confucius' birthday that means that this year was the 2560th anniversary of Confucius' birthday. There is also the Coming-of-age ceremony the ceremony was organized to celebrate the coming-of-age of young people who have turned 20 this year or are going to turn 20 this year and to increase their awareness about the responsibilities of adulthood.

Rituals:
The rituals of Confucianism are filled by the practices of Chinese religion, Taoism, and Buddhism. Some of their rituals or practices are birth, death, marriage, mantras and meditation.

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Hierarchy/Organization :
The organization of Confucianism are ruler to ruler, father to sun, husband to wife, elder brother to younger brother, friend to friend. There hierarchy is similar to Hinduisms caste system.