Confucius ??

Confucius, known as Kong Fuzi in Chinese, was a revered philosopher and educator who lived from 551 to 479 BCE during the tumultuous Spring and Autumn period in ancient China. His teachings, which emphasized morality, social relationships, and justice, laid the foundation for what would become Confucianism, a system of thought that has profoundly influenced Chinese culture and beyond. Through his dialogues and sayings, many of which have been preserved in the "Analects," Confucius advocated for virtues such as respect, kindness, and the importance of family, making his wisdom timeless and universally relatable.

As a thinker who valued education and self-cultivation, Confucius encouraged individuals to reflect on their actions and their impact on society. His insights continue to resonate with those seeking guidance on ethical living and interpersonal harmony. Whether you are familiar with his work or new to his teachings, we invite you to explore his writings in our app and discover the depth of his thoughts that remain relevant to this day.

The Analects of Confucius

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The Analects gathers sayings and conversations associated with Confucius and his disciples, offering a portrait of a teacher concerned with …

Sayings of Confucius

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Sayings of Confucius presents teachings and conversations attributed to the ancient Chinese philosopher and his disciples. In brief exchange…

Confucian Analects

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The Analects, or Lunyu (simplified Chinese: 论语; traditional Chinese: 論語; pinyin: Lún Yǔ; literally "Classified/Ordered Sayings&q…

Yi King - I Ching - The Book of Changes

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The Book of Changes (Traditional: 易經; Simplified: 易经; Legge: Yî King, Wade-Giles: I Ching; Pīnyīn: Yìjīng; Bopomofo: ㄧˋㄐㄧㄥ; Kor…

The Great Learning & The Doctrine of the Mean

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The Great Learning (Traditional Chinese: 大學, Simplified: 大学, Pinyin: Dàxué, Korean: 대학, Japanese: 大学, Vietnamese: Đại Học) is …