What is Neo-Confucianism and how
does it relate to the imperial era of
China?
7.25 Engage effectively in a collaborative discussion describing the development of the imperial state and the scholarofficial class (Neo-Confucianism). (C, H, P)
What do you already know about any
of the following?
Civil service exams
imperialism
Taoism
Neo-
bureaucracy
Confucianism
Buddhism
Scholar-officials
Term
Imperial
“neo-”
NeoConfucianism
Taoism
Hint
Definition
Term
Imperial
“neo-”
NeoConfucianism
Taoism
Hint
Definition
of or relating to an empire.
Term
Imperial
“neo-”
NeoConfucianism
Taoism
Hint
Definition
of or relating to an empire.
new
Term
Imperial
“neo-”
NeoConfucianism
Taoism
Hint
Definition
of or relating to an empire.
new
A rebirth of Confucius’ original
thoughts that focused on loving
everyone, being social, and setting
your personal bar high; a movement
derived from Confucianism in China
around AD 1000 in response to the
ideas of Taoism and Buddhism.
Term
Imperial
“neo-”
NeoConfucianism
Taoism
Hint
Definition
of or relating to an empire.
new
A rebirth of Confucius’ original
thoughts that focused on loving
everyone, being social, and setting
your personal bar high; a movement
derived from Confucianism in China
around AD 1000 in response to the
ideas of Taoism and Buddhism.
a Chinese philosophy based on the
writings of Lao-tzu (500s BC),
advocating humility and religious
piety; the “way”
The will to win, the desire to succeed, the
urge to reach your full potential... these
are the keys that will unlock the door to
personal excellence.
Real knowledge is to know
the extent of one's ignorance.
Choose a job you love, and you will
never have to work a day in your
life.
He who learns but
does not think, is
lost! He who thinks
but does not learn is
in great danger.
Silence is a true friend who
never betrays.
Ignorance is the night of the mind,
but a night without moon and star.
It does not matter how slowly you go
so long as you do not stop.
Our greatest glory is not in never
falling, but in getting up every time
we do.
What the superior man seeks is in
himself; what the small man seeks is
in others.
I am not one who was born in the
possession of knowledge; I am one who is
fond of antiquity, and earnest in seeking it
there.
If a man takes no thought about what is
distant, he will find sorrow near at hand.
Learning without thought is labor lost;
thought without learning is perilous.
Recompense injury with justice, and
recompense kindness with kindness.
The cautious seldom err.
The superior man cannot be
known in little matters, but he may
be entrusted with great concerns.
The small man may not be
entrusted with great concerns, but
he may be known in little matters.
The superior man is modest in his
speech, but exceeds in his actions.
Things that are done, it is needless
to speak about…things that are
past, it is needless to blame.
Reflection
Explain. As you read his quotes, did any of them
resonate with you? Did you think of a particular
person or even how it relates to yourself?
Why do you suppose Confucius was considered
so wise by so many?
What are the dangers in living closely by
Confucius’ suggestions?
What was Neo-Confucianism?
Taoism
+
Confucianism
+
Buddhism
+
=Neo-Confucianism
What was Neo-Confucianism?
Taoism
+
Confucianism
+
Buddhism
+
Different sects.
=Neo-Confucianism
What was Neo-Confucianism?
Taoism
+
Confucianism
+
Buddhism
+
Different sects.
Chinese see Siddhartha
Gautama as just one of
many Buddhas.
=Neo-Confucianism
What was Neo-Confucianism?
Taoism
+
Confucianism
+
Buddhism
+
Different sects.
Chinese see Siddhartha
Gautama as just one of
many Buddhas.
Use the Tipitaka and
sutras (parables).
=Neo-Confucianism
What was Neo-Confucianism?
Taoism
+
Confucianism
+
Buddhism
+
Different sects.
Chinese see Siddhartha
Gautama as just one of
many Buddhas.
Use the Tipitaka and
sutras (parables).
Believe you can
participate in society
(not have to be a monk)
and reach nirvana
(enlightenment).
=Neo-Confucianism
What was Neo-Confucianism?
Taoism
+
Confucianism
+
Buddhism
+
Different sects.
Chinese see Siddhartha
Gautama as just one of
many Buddhas.
Use the Tipitaka and
sutras (parables).
Believe you can
participate in society
(not have to be a monk)
and reach nirvana
(enlightenment).
4 Noble Truths
(eliminate suffering)
=Neo-Confucianism
What was Neo-Confucianism?
Taoism
+
Confucianism
+
Buddhism
+
Different sects.
Chinese see Siddhartha
Gautama as just one of
many Buddhas.
Use the Tipitaka and
sutras (parables).
Believe you can
participate in society
(not have to be a monk)
and reach nirvana
(enlightenment).
4 Noble Truths
(eliminate suffering)
8 Fold Path (Code for
living)
=Neo-Confucianism
Summarize
1s- According to Taoism, suffering is caused by…
2s- According to Buddhism, you can reach
enlightenment if…
3s- According to Confucianism, the world will be
in harmony if…
What was Neo-Confucianism?
Taoism
+
Confucianism
+
Buddhism
+
=Neo-Confucianism
The amalgamation,
or uniting of,
Taoism,
Confucianism, and
Buddhism.
What was Neo-Confucianism?
Taoism
+
Confucianism
+
Buddhism
+
=Neo-Confucianism
The amalgamation,
or uniting of,
Taoism,
Confucianism, and
Buddhism.
Tendency to seek
“harmony” in all
things—in this case,
to try to synthesize
complex religious
and philosophical
views into a pattern
worth studying.
Read “The First Emperor”
Junior Scholastic April 28, 2008
Guiding question:
How was an “imperial” China different than
China before imperialism?
Sentence Starters
Answer in your spiral. Raise your hand when you are ready to have it checked.
Neo-Confucianism is…
Chinese imperialism era had rulers called…
Connect to prior lessons—
Neo-Confucianism’s role in imperial bureaucracy was…
7.25 Engage effectively in a collaborative discussion describing the development of the imperial state and the scholarofficial class (Neo-Confucianism). (C, H, P)