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Xiangyin Confucius Temple
Xiangyin Confucius Temple () is a Confucian temple located in Wenxing Subdistrict of Xiangyin County, Hunan, China. History Xiangyin Confucius Temple was first built in 1044, during the Song dynasty, Northern Song dynasty (960–1127), and went through many changes and repairs through the following dynasties. Most of the present structures in the temple were repaired or built in 1744, during the ruling of Qianlong Emperor of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911). Xiangyin Confucius Temple has been classified as a provincial cultural unit in 1983. The most recent renovation was in 2009. In 2013, it was listed among the 7th batch of "List of Major National Historical and Cultural Sites in Hunan, Major National Historical and Cultural Sites in Hunan" by the State Council of the People's Republic of China, State Council of China. Architecture Xiangyin Confucius Temple covers an area of . The Dacheng Hall is the main hall of the temple. It is high, three rooms wide, three rooms d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Confucianism
Confucianism, also known as Ruism or Ru classicism, is a system of thought and behavior originating in ancient China, and is variously described as a tradition, philosophy, Religious Confucianism, religion, theory of government, or way of life. Founded by Confucius in the Hundred Schools of Thought era (c. 500 BCE), Confucianism integrates philosophy, ethics, and social governance, with a core focus on virtue, Harmonious Society, social harmony, and Filial piety, familial responsibility. Confucianism emphasizes virtue through self-cultivation and communal effort. Key virtues include ''Ren (philosophy), ren'' (benevolence), ''Yi (philosophy), yi'' (righteousness), ''Li (Confucianism), li'' (propriety), ''Wisdom, zhi'' (wisdom), and ''Xin (virtue), xin'' (sincerity). These values, deeply tied to the notion of ''tian'' (heaven), present a worldview where human relationships and social order are manifestations of sacred moral principles.. While Confucianism does not emphasize an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
