Purpose of Life by Confucius
Purpose of life
Confucius (551–479 BC)
He was born in Zou, state of Lu in Northern China.
His father named Kong He (Shuliang He) was a military officer in the state of Lu. He was raised alone by his mother Yan Zhengzai when his father died.
He got married to Quiguan when he was 19 yearsold.
Confucius was born in the class of Shi, between aristocracy and common people.
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history.
Events of his life and his teachings were written and compiled in books mostly by his disciples. The books are Analects and Zuozhuan.
In the book Analects Confucius was described to be concerned with behaving morally even when this means enduring hardships and poverty while in Zuozhuan he is a politically motivated figure seeking high office and departing from patrons who do not properly reward him.
Confucius's principles had a basis in common Chinese tradition and belief.
He believed in strong family loyalty, ancestor worship, respect of elders by their children and of husbands by their wives.
He is the founder of Confucianism
What is the Purpose of Life?
Background of the study
It’s hard to move forward when you don’t know where you’re headed or why. The most basic question everyone faces in life is Why am I here? or What is my purpose?
Some people believed that we should look within our own desires and dreams to know our purpose of life. For Christian the real meaning and significance of life comes from understanding and fulfilling God's purposes for putting us on earth. In this study we will know how Confucius views the purpose of life.
Significance of the Study
Knowing our purpose in life will encourage us to go ahead. Aside from that it is important to know our means which will help us to reached our destination.
Note: The purpose is what we aim to achieve, while the means is how we try to achieve it. Knowing the answer to our basic question
Confucius (551–479 BC)
He was born in Zou, state of Lu in Northern China.
His father named Kong He (Shuliang He) was a military officer in the state of Lu. He was raised alone by his mother Yan Zhengzai when his father died.
He got married to Quiguan when he was 19 yearsold.
Confucius was born in the class of Shi, between aristocracy and common people.
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history.
Events of his life and his teachings were written and compiled in books mostly by his disciples. The books are Analects and Zuozhuan.
In the book Analects Confucius was described to be concerned with behaving morally even when this means enduring hardships and poverty while in Zuozhuan he is a politically motivated figure seeking high office and departing from patrons who do not properly reward him.
Confucius's principles had a basis in common Chinese tradition and belief.
He believed in strong family loyalty, ancestor worship, respect of elders by their children and of husbands by their wives.
He is the founder of Confucianism
What is the Purpose of Life?
Background of the study
It’s hard to move forward when you don’t know where you’re headed or why. The most basic question everyone faces in life is Why am I here? or What is my purpose?
Some people believed that we should look within our own desires and dreams to know our purpose of life. For Christian the real meaning and significance of life comes from understanding and fulfilling God's purposes for putting us on earth. In this study we will know how Confucius views the purpose of life.
Significance of the Study
Knowing our purpose in life will encourage us to go ahead. Aside from that it is important to know our means which will help us to reached our destination.
Note: The purpose is what we aim to achieve, while the means is how we try to achieve it. Knowing the answer to our basic question