Chinese Religion, Chinese Philosophies
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Chinese Religion, Chinese Philosophies
Objective:
To understand the Age of Buddhism in China and how Confucianism influenced China’s government.
Age of Buddhism
400-845 C.E. or A.D.
From IndiaPeople began to develop as major religion
during troubled times-eased their worriesInfluenced art & architectureSpread to Japan & KoreaCame to end when Tang emperor burnt
town temples & turned temples into schools
Confucianism and Gov’t
Dominant philosophy in China based on teachings of Confucius
Focused on ethics or proper behavior
Confucius
Born in 551 B.C.died in 479 B.C.
Confucianism
People should conduct themselves based on two principles: li & ren
Believe when people followed li & ren society would function
Confucianism
li Appropriate behavior
Ren Concern for others
Li
Rites, ceremonies, proper behavior, and good manners
Ren
Relationship between "two persons”clearly defined dutiesExample- young people should listen
and respect their teachers…Now wouldn’t our day be nicer if this happened??
Five relationships
father-childruler-subjecthusband-wifeelder brother-younger brotherfriend-friend
Confucianism
Persecuted in Qin Dynasty 221 B.C. - 206 B.C.
promoted by later rulers
Confucianism
During Period of Disunion Buddhism more popular. Buddhism was more spiritual or belief in afterlife…
Song dynasty began to focus on Confucianism order to improve Chinese gov’t and society
Neo-Confucianism
Song dynastyBlended older ideas of proper
behavior but emphasized spiritual matters and Buddhist ideas of the meaning of life
Became official gov’t teachingsTeachings were used as test for
scholar-officials
Confucianism
reinforced by the civil examination system “keju”: civil examination from 605 to 1905
Scholar-officials
Scholar-officials
Scholar-officials
In order to get a good job in the government, men had to take a civil service examination based on Confucian teachings
Civil service: working for the governmentBureaucracy: body of unelected officialsScholar-official: educated member of the
gov’t
Why would you want to work for the government/benefits?You became an elite member of
societyAdmired for knowledge and ethicsGot away with thingsBecame wealthyEven commoners could become
important!
Why would China want to have Civil Service exams?
Ensured that talented, intelligent people, including commoners could become civil servants
Quote
“Beginning with childhood, all of man’s study is centered on one aim alone: to emerge successfully from the three days’ examinations, and all he has in mind is what success can bring to him in terms of power, influence, and prestige.”
-Ye Shih, Chinese scholar
Do Now:
Get slip of paper from Ms. SheehanThis is your assigned Vocab wordFollow the directions on the “Neo-
Confucianism” direction sheetAsk your neighbor first, THEN me, if
you have a question!
Summary
-Confucius was a scholar from China born in _________-Based on two principles: _______ & __________.-favored during the __________ dynasty.
Buddhism Confucianism
- Neo-Confucianism blended the two ideas-Both emphasized in Chinese government during certain times
- Originated from India _____ B.C.-People turned to Buddhism during _________ times-Period of Disunion. Focused of _____________ and escape from suffering-Temples built, religion spread to Japan & Korea
Your turn:
Sign up under the terms bureaucracy, civil service, incentive, and scholar-official
With your team, define your term and create an illustration that represents the meaning of the term
Tomorrow you will present your term/illustration with your team
Review the rubric and choose your team jobs