I loved this video. Very peaceful place. Confucius is a wonderful teachings and so simple and easy to do. Nick, You are so lucky to live in China. Have a fun day. God Speed ❤️🙏❤️
Your walking tours evoke a feeling of peace and wonder. I think this visit to Confucius' birthplace was special because Chinese society is really rooted in Confucian thought. I don't think the stuff about filial piety and ancestor worship really encapsulates Confucianism, however: ancestor worship was long established before Confucius was born, and filial piety may be understood as a sort of corollary to that. I think what encapsulates Confucianism is the emphasis on decency, humanity and compassion - ren - and creating the means to instill these virtues in the leaders and rulers so they serve as examples for all. This then begs the question: how do you create such leaders? Through study of the classics and self-reflection. This is the origin of the emphasis on learning and scholarship in Chinese society. In this way, governance would not require explicit laws and codes; Confucius felt that hard-and-fast rules would only cause people to evade them. "If the people are governed by rules, laws and codes, the people will obey, but they will have no sense of shame. But if the people are governed by the example of superior men filled with the spirit of humanity, they will by their own accord fall in line, and moreover become good." This then led to China's famed meritocracy and civil service examination system for selecting leaders, based on their mastery of the classics. Of course, one's knowledge of literature or songs does not make one a competent governor, but the key is that by becoming a learned, thoughtful man, one will have what it takes to rule over others with compassion and decency. And anyone could become such a person. For China, this started with Confucius.
Many people do not equate modern China with decency, humanity and compassion. Modern China encapsulates greed, avarice, deceipt, fraud, lies and rigid censorship and state control with Party Chairman Xi as leader for life like the emperors of old. Where is the meritocracy in that?
*_Confucius_* went to the countryside & met an old farmer who told him, _"Yesterday I was clever - trying to change the World;_ _Today I am wise - to change myself instead!"_ 🤭 _"Confucius, don't try to set the World to One's order, as the World can always set itself to order all the time since time immemorial!"_ _"Otherwise Humanity shall have perished & extinct a long, long time ago!"_ 😂 (Confucius was stunned 😯 by the farmer's wise sayings!) 😊🙏🙇♂️🌷
Welcome to my hometown. Here are some words from Kongzi for you: 有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎。 Isn't it a joy to have friends come from afar? That's why Chinese people are so nice to visitors. 三人行，必有我师焉，择其善者而从之，其不善者而改之。 When three people walk together, one of them can surely be my teacher. I choose their good qualities to follow, and their bad qualities to correct in myself. In my hometown, we call people "Teacher", same way like you say 'mate', 'guy' or 'brother' in English
Nick thank you. I have "followed" China since 1971 but only in the last couple of decades begun to understand their culture. I now regret not taking up a contract I had to work there in 1981. I have read, repeatedly the Analects, Dao and understand Bhuddist thought the three directions are separate but together are humanity. Peace.
So much of China' history and culture are connected to this birthplace of the great Confucius. Generations of Chinese kids learn bits and pieces of his teachings. Thanks for showing the sites.
There are hundreds of trees planted by his disciples that are over 2500 years old still alive inside the temple. This is probably the most concentration place of living old trees in the world.
Chinese philosophy is often dismissed as just social ethics and political theory. It's true that Confucius was very grounded and more interested in man and society than metaphysics. But Chinese philosophy is not just Confucianism, but even among Confucian philosophers there was interest in meyaphysical musings. Daoism, of course, was steeped in metaphysics and asked as many questions as thise in the west.
When exiting from the mansion complex, turn left instead of right (that will lead you past the garden). You'll find a small museum housing Kong Clan's old stele collection, among which are some of the most ancient and significant pieces in the history of Chinese calligraphy.
Korean Confucian once criticized their people from learning how to write in Hangul. It is only suitable for the lowly class people and women. That is why all texts in Korea were officially written in Hanja(Chinese) until mid 20th century. North Korea started using Hangul after June 1949 South Korean primary schools ceased the teaching of Hanja in elementary schools in the 1970s, although they are still taught as part of the mandatory curriculum in grade 6 So Korea's written characters have a very short history of about 60 years history. Just look at most old photographs in the early 20th century Korea, you see all in Chinese characters(Hanja). Funny thing is that despite adopting Confucianism from China, the Koreans felt painfully playing second fiddle to most Chinese invented things. So began their crazy claims to all thing Chinese.
The Vietnamese are just like Koreans. Their claims are that the rice cultivation and the Chinese Lunar New Year were invented by the Vietnamese. Their claims are even crazier saying that south of Yangtze River is their ancestor’s land/ country called Wenlang or Van Lang in Vietnamese language. That is how they fabricated the nonsense story.
Hello nick, very glad to see your video again , did you eat out at night market xian musilin quarter several days ago, 桥梓口烤肉店? I want to say hello , but not sure you are that guy at that time.
I agree with you that Confucius probably didn't like the idea of his descendants living in the Kong Family Mansion (presumably government-sponsored) and collecting taxes from the locals. Fortunately, the Mansion seems to be not luxurious at all, and I felt a little relieved. At least the descendants of Confucius still to certain extent obey the teachings of their ancestor and live a fairly simple life.
Confucius had a huge impact on shaping Chinese culture. People call him the teacher of all generations, and he deeply influenced the thinking and lifestyle of people in this land. Maybe in the Western world, Qufu Confucius Temple is similar to the Parthenon or the Academy of Athens (although I don’t know much about it😂😂😂)
I loved this video. Very peaceful place. Confucius is a wonderful teachings and so simple and easy to do.
Nick, You are so lucky to live in China.
Have a fun day.
God Speed
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I love your comments, they make me smile
@@nickinchina2552 Awesome!
I like to make you, smile.
Confucius words of wisdom " Treat others the way you wanted to be treated". Anyways great tour of Confucius temple.
Great quote 😀
Similar but very different, it is rather, Do not treat others the way you yourself do not want to be treated.
❤❤❤ Confucius said, "Haste makes waste.” he reminds me not to make sudden reverals. great great video!
Thank you for your generosity. Greatly appreciated!
Your walking tours evoke a feeling of peace and wonder. I think this visit to Confucius' birthplace was special because Chinese society is really rooted in Confucian thought. I don't think the stuff about filial piety and ancestor worship really encapsulates Confucianism, however: ancestor worship was long established before Confucius was born, and filial piety may be understood as a sort of corollary to that. I think what encapsulates Confucianism is the emphasis on decency, humanity and compassion - ren - and creating the means to instill these virtues in the leaders and rulers so they serve as examples for all. This then begs the question: how do you create such leaders? Through study of the classics and self-reflection. This is the origin of the emphasis on learning and scholarship in Chinese society. In this way, governance would not require explicit laws and codes; Confucius felt that hard-and-fast rules would only cause people to evade them. "If the people are governed by rules, laws and codes, the people will obey, but they will have no sense of shame. But if the people are governed by the example of superior men filled with the spirit of humanity, they will by their own accord fall in line, and moreover become good." This then led to China's famed meritocracy and civil service examination system for selecting leaders, based on their mastery of the classics. Of course, one's knowledge of literature or songs does not make one a competent governor, but the key is that by becoming a learned, thoughtful man, one will have what it takes to rule over others with compassion and decency. And anyone could become such a person. For China, this started with Confucius.
Many people do not equate modern China with decency, humanity and compassion. Modern China encapsulates greed, avarice, deceipt, fraud, lies and rigid censorship and state control with Party Chairman Xi as leader for life like the emperors of old.
Where is the meritocracy in that?
Well...Said. And you are a lovely writer.
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@@Odanti That was so kind of you to say that. Thank you. :)
Visited Qufu eight years ago, a very special place, we have seen many japanese and korean travelles there but no westerners
I don't think i saw any other westerners while i was there...
Good channel to learn history.
We keep learning as we keep travelling!
*_Confucius_* went to the countryside & met an old farmer who told him,
_"Yesterday I was clever - trying to change the World;_
_Today I am wise - to change myself instead!"_ 🤭
_"Confucius, don't try to set the World to One's order, as the World can always set itself to order all the time since time immemorial!"_
_"Otherwise Humanity shall have perished & extinct a long, long time ago!"_ 😂
(Confucius was stunned 😯 by the farmer's wise sayings!) 😊🙏🙇♂️🌷
Thanks Nick. Cheers from San Diego.
My pleasure, as always!
I love the tranquility your video offers me❤
Really enjoyed this video, possibly the best trip you have done.
It was a good trip. More to come!
Welcome to my hometown. Here are some words from Kongzi for you:
有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎。 Isn't it a joy to have friends come from afar? That's why Chinese people are so nice to visitors.
三人行，必有我师焉，择其善者而从之，其不善者而改之。 When three people walk together, one of them can surely be my teacher. I choose their good qualities to follow, and their bad qualities to correct in myself.
In my hometown, we call people "Teacher", same way like you say 'mate', 'guy' or 'brother' in English
Some good quotes! I had a nice time in your hometown!
Nick thank you. I have "followed" China since 1971 but only in the last couple of decades begun to understand their culture. I now regret not taking up a contract I had to work there in 1981. I have read, repeatedly the Analects, Dao and understand Bhuddist thought the three directions are separate but together are humanity. Peace.
Your channel is underrated
Let's keep this thing going! I hope more people can watch
Congrats for the excellent sights and narration. 👍👍👍👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏
So much of China' history and culture are connected to this birthplace of the great Confucius. Generations of Chinese kids learn bits and pieces of his teachings. Thanks for showing the sites.
There are hundreds of trees planted by his disciples that are over 2500 years old still alive inside the temple. This is probably the most concentration place of living old trees in the world.
Learned a lot from you. Thanks nick!
Very welcome!
Wonderful video
Thanks so much! More on the way!
Chinese philosophy is often dismissed as just social ethics and political theory. It's true that Confucius was very grounded and more interested in man and society than metaphysics. But Chinese philosophy is not just Confucianism, but even among Confucian philosophers there was interest in meyaphysical musings. Daoism, of course, was steeped in metaphysics and asked as many questions as thise in the west.
Enjoyed this video! Keep it up.
Thanks, will do!
👍👍 Salute kind little star of 2024 to introduce knowledge about founder of Good Soul Moral obligation 👍👍
One of my favourite programs… thank you!
amazing video as always Nick!
Thanks so much! Another one coming soon!
Like this video very much, Nick. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!!
When exiting from the mansion complex, turn left instead of right (that will lead you past the garden). You'll find a small museum housing Kong Clan's old stele collection, among which are some of the most ancient and significant pieces in the history of Chinese calligraphy.
I'll visit this city when next in China. Thanks for your video👍👍
2013~2014 곡부에서 공부했습니다. 참 좋은 사람들이 많았고 , 저녁이면 孔府家酒 공장에서 나오는 냄새로 도시 전체가 술냄새로 가득하고 烟熏豆腐 ? 라는 훈제식 두부도 맛 볼 수 있습니다. nick의 영상을 보니 10년전의 향수가 떠오르네요. 정말 감사합니다.
Really loved the video, such a peacefull place and presented in a perfect way!
Nice video I plan to visit Qufu in a few weeks.
It's worth a trip. The cemetery was really amazing
Great insights
Thanks for sharing
Awesome
Korean Confucian once criticized their people from learning how to write in Hangul. It is only suitable for the lowly class people and women. That is why all texts in Korea were officially written in Hanja(Chinese) until mid 20th century.
North Korea started using Hangul after June 1949 South Korean primary schools ceased the teaching of Hanja in elementary schools in the 1970s, although they are still taught as part of the mandatory curriculum in grade 6
So Korea's written characters have a very short history of about 60 years history. Just look at most old photographs in the early 20th century Korea, you see all in Chinese characters(Hanja).
Funny thing is that despite adopting Confucianism from China, the Koreans felt painfully playing second fiddle to most Chinese invented things. So began their crazy claims to all thing Chinese.
The Vietnamese are just like Koreans. Their claims are that the rice cultivation and the Chinese Lunar New Year were invented by the Vietnamese. Their claims are even crazier saying that south of Yangtze River is their ancestor’s land/ country called Wenlang or Van Lang in Vietnamese language. That is how they fabricated the nonsense story.
Be back ❤️😇
Thanks for sharing.
Hello nick, very glad to see your video again , did you eat out at night market xian musilin quarter several days ago, 桥梓口烤肉店? I want to say hello , but not sure you are that guy at that time.
Wasn't me i'm afraid. I haven't eaten at the Muslim Quarter in a really long time. I should...food is great there 😂
Thks mate 🤘🏼
my pleasure!
Feil Well
Jalyn Greens
Walker Avenue
Gabriel Plaza
Johnathon Vista
Douglas Throughway
Marcus Glens
Keeling Mall
Jewell Springs
Adams Dam
Kayla Courts
Sandra Street
Kris Plaza
Marques Pines
Morissette Avenue
Shields Track
Ryan Road
Hudson Plaza
Lakin Keys
Jarrod Trafficway
Jessica Route
Robin Forest
Erica Point
Ulices Ville
Bridget Islands
I agree with you that Confucius probably didn't like the idea of his descendants living in the Kong Family Mansion (presumably government-sponsored) and collecting taxes from the locals. Fortunately, the Mansion seems to be not luxurious at all, and I felt a little relieved. At least the descendants of Confucius still to certain extent obey the teachings of their ancestor and live a fairly simple life.
It's an interesting one isn't it. I find it quite amazing that Confucius' family tree has been maintained all this time though!
Vida Prairie
Abdiel Roads
Gregg Port
Confucius (551-479 BC).
Buddha (566-486 BC).
Linnea Trafficway
Surprised by your knowledge about Chinese culture and history.
Started as a interest, became an obsession 😂
Modesta Ferry
Cassin Fall
Gottlieb Circles
Ancient 🇨🇳💐❤️
Hilll Harbors
Confucius had a huge impact on shaping Chinese culture. People call him the teacher of all generations, and he deeply influenced the thinking and lifestyle of people in this land. Maybe in the Western world, Qufu Confucius Temple is similar to the Parthenon or the Academy of Athens (although I don’t know much about it😂😂😂)
Raphaelle Square
Goldner Alley
Keegan Port
Neva Harbor
Balistreri Estates
Lois Prairie
Stark Way
Hoppe Tunnel
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Pablo Common
Watson Mews
Lindgren Ways
Kertzmann Station
I didn’t see this temple. I saw another place known as Nishi Park, it was huge.
Ahhh yes, i didn't go there but read about it - next time!
Elza Forge
Joy Turnpike
Christine Rest
Runolfsson Ferry
Kozey Mountains
Wolff Glens
Hintz Via
Cruickshank Views
Mohr Square
Ethan Squares
Marquis Loop
Jordi Squares