Reverence of the Border Official of Yi for the Sage
CULTURE, People
2025 年 1 月 13 日
by Debbie
The border official of Yi requested an audience, saying, “Whenever a noble man comes to this place, I never miss the opportunity to see him.”
The disciples sent him in.
Upon leaving, he remarked, “Why do you, my companions, fear the loss of the rites? The world has long been without the Way. Heaven shall surely use...
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The Joy of Receiving a Humble Food Gift
CULTURE, People
2025 年 1 月 13 日
by Debbie
In the State of Lu, there lived a frugal man who prepared food with a humble pottery vessel and found it pleasing upon tasting his modest fare. The person placed the food in an earthen bowl and offered it to Confucius. Confucius received it with genuine joy, as if it were a sumptuous feast.
Zi Lu...
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Lord Jing’s Reverence and Humility
CULTURE, People
2025 年 1 月 13 日
by Debbie
Lord Jing of Qi sought counsel from Confucius on governance. Confucius replied, "Let kings be kings, ministers be ministers, fathers be fathers, sons be sons.”
Lord Jing responded, “Wonderful! For if the king is not as a king should be, the minister not as a minister should be, the father not as a father should be,...
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Returning from the Yellow River during a Westward Journey
CULTURE, People
2025 年 1 月 13 日
by Debbie
Confucius, finding no favor in the State of Wei, resolved to journey west to seek an audience with Zhao Jianzi. However, as Confucius reached the banks of the Yellow River, tidings of the deaths of Dou Mingdu and Shun Hua fell upon his ears. Standing by the river, he lamented, “How splendid the river is,...
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Passing through the State of Song in Humble Attire
CULTURE, People
2025 年 1 月 13 日
by Debbie
During a journey from the State of Cao to the State of Song, Confucius and his disciples engaged in the studies of the rites under the boughs of a large tree.
Harboring the thought of slaying Confucius, Commander Huantui ordered the tree to be felled.
Confucius took his leave. A disciple noted, “We should hasten our steps.”
Confucius...
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Learning the Importance of the Book of Songs and Propriety in a Courtyard
CULTURE, People
2025 年 1 月 10 日
by Debbie
Chen Kang inquired of Boyu, “Do you possess any special knowledge?”
Boyu responded, “No. I recall once when my father was standing alone and I passed through the courtyard. He asked, ‘Have you studied the Book of Songs?’ I replied, ‘No.’ He said, ‘Without studying the Book of Songs, one cannot speak with decorum.’ Thus, I...
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Releasing Small Fish as a Virtuous Deed
CULTURE, People
2025 年 1 月 10 日
by Debbie
One of Confucius’ disciples, Mi Zijian, held office in the State of Lu, presiding over Danfu. After three years, Confucius dispatched Wu Maqi to assess Mi’s administration.
Removing his usual garments at night for a weathered fur coat, Wu Maqi entered the precincts of Danfu.
There, he witnessed a fisherman who, under the cover of night, released...
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The Stories of Confucius in Taiwanese Temple
CULTURE, People
2025 年 1 月 10 日
by Debbie
In Taiwan, there is a “grand temple” in every traditional Han community. It is the center for religion, entertainment, commerce, education, social gatherings, and community governance for locals.
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Hamasen Walking Tour
Tour Story
2024 年 5 月 4 日
by Rose
左營舊城又稱鳳山縣舊城，是現代高雄市的發源地。觀察數百年前人們的生活方式是很有趣的，因為這些古厝充分展現當時人們的價值觀和哲學，也是帶領我們踏上時光之旅的通道。這類史跡目前尚無確切的英文翻譯，為了簡單起見，這裡就統稱為「古厝」（old house）；只是嚴格來說，稱為「歷史建物」（historical house）、「古宅」（old mansion）也是一樣的意思。
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The Teacher for All Ages— Thus Spoke Confucius
HISTORY
2024 年 5 月 27 日
by Rose
Confucius, whose given name was Kong Qiu and courtesy name Zhongni, is said to have descended from the royal family of the Shang dynasty, which had migrated to the State of Lu. Despite facing poverty after his father's early death, Confucius understood the importance of "learning" from a young age.
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