Confucius (Chinese: 孔子; pinyin: Kǒng zǐ; Wade–Giles: K'ung-tzu, or Chinese: 孔夫子; pinyin: Kǒng Fūzǐ; Wade–Giles: K'ung-fu-tzu), literally "Master Kong", (traditionally September 28, 551 BC – 479 BC) was a Chinese thinker and social philosopher. His philosophy emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity. These values gained prominence in China over other doctrines, such as Legalism (法家) or Taoism (道家) during the Han Dynasty (206 BC – … [Read more...]
BENEVOLENCE, Spirit of the Season
December 13, 2012 by
The Spirit of Christmas may refer to: A general feeling of emotional beneficence associated with Christmas ...benevolence means an act of, or a general inclination towards, charity. Benevolence is an act of kindness or an inclination to be kind. It's the quality of someone who volunteers in a soup kitchen, tutors children for free, and helps old ladies cross the street. LOVE, magnanimity, affection for others, sympathy and pity, were ever recognized to be supreme virtues, the highest of … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Learning to be Human
December 3, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women reminds all the Women of our World that especially during a time of recovery, it is critical to 'give yourself a break'; expressing self-love and kindness. Through that process you will give the World around YOU one, as well. As we say around here: 'Welcome to the Human Race'. LEARNING TO BE HUMAN Tu Wei-ming, “A Confucian Perspective on Learning to be Human” Confucian Thought: Selfhood as Creative Transformation (Albany: 1985), … [Read more...]
