Searching For Confucius

Does Confucianism have relevance today or was it simply a tool of the elite to repress the underclass?

For 2,500 years Confucius has cast a long and tantalizing shadow. So influential and pragmatic is his philosophy that anyone of Chinese origin must have some knowledge of this ancient sage's work to truly understand their heritage. For the rest of humanity, whether realized or not, the old philosopher has left his mark on just about everyone's way of thinking.

This hour-long documentary tells the story of a modern day quest to rediscover Confucius by examining his life and times. The program's host, Canadian-born writer Wayson Choy, grew up in an immigrant household where Confucian principles were strictly adhered. Such tradition brought suffering to a family struggling to make its way in an alien world, but it also produced a strong backbone, self-discipline and an important code of behavior.

Wayson travels to China, the homeland of his parents, where he walks in Confucius' footsteps. He travels to a cave in the village of Zouyi where Confucius was born over 2,500 years ago and completes the journey at the Confucius Cemetery where the philosopher died in 479 B.C. It's a dramatic, picturesque and exciting journey. Along the way, our host talks with authorities on Confucius philosophy as well as ordinary people.

We learn that Confucius was the first private teacher in China who believed that education makes the man; that adhering to one's ethics is more important than position, wealth and even life. It was Confucius' Golden Rule that first insisted, "Do not do unto others what you would not have them do unto you."

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[YellowMagi]

Whether Confucius was Korean or Chinese, what difference does it make? His philosophy will still be the same.

[BMW325cinj]

Confucius is Chinese

[vermilla1]

where's the rest of this video??

[guitarhamster102]

@YellowMagi Confucius was Chinese. He was born in the state of Lu in the Eastern Zhou.

[KaiXi333]

@jkjkhardcore666

Might have something to do with this not being a Chinese website. Confucius is way more popular in China than anywhere else.

[jkjkhardcore666]

it just goes to show how little our society knows of such an ancient way of thought, with only 15k views it's quite sad that no one is interested in something that pre-dates christ.

[DreamsofMajesty]

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[TheRemonstration]

tool of the elite

[Vultar666]

What is the title of book he's reading?

[VendedorDePastel]

I suspect the only true responsible for brain washing was the one who lead you to become so paranoid. But good luck on your crusade, Don Quixote.

[archdeaconj]

Confucius was a contemporary of Lao Tsu. The two actually met. It is said that Confucius started trembling and perspiring, later referring to him as 'abyss' and 'the dragon'. What did Lao Tsu say to him? He said: Be natural, seek the authentic self, let innate love and compassion express itself, do not cultivate morality. Lao Tsu thought that cultivated virtues and morals are social constructs. Before Lao Tsu, Confucius felt his virtue and morality dissolving.

[Bloodlovefreak]

Why are you reiterating what I said? I think someone needs to recieve some English classes.