As this academic year comes to a close, teachers and administrators around the country are finding themselves in end-of-year meetings, discussing how to “finish the year off strong” and starting to ...
Explore the profound teachings of Confucius on moral values, self-development, and the five essential virtues for achieving perfect character: gravity, generosity, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness ...
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When Shirley Yuen’s daughter Kristy was 12 years old, Kristy gave her mom an opportunity rarely granted to a mother of a preteen: a peek into her diary. What her mom read, however, was heartbreaking.
CONFUCIUS recently received worldwide attention during the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games in Beijing. Now the philosopher and teacher, who lived from 551 to 479 BC, gets the spotlight in the ...
To begin with, “Confucius” was not the name of the celebrated Chinese philosopher. In China he is called “K’ung fu tzu” which means “Master of the K’ung Family” and some translators call him Master ...
HOLMDEL - It was 15-year-old Evelyn Yuan’s first time performing at the Confucius Memorial Ceremony in New Jersey. She had attended a two-day camp learning about the teachings of Confucius and spent ...
Confucius's timeless wisdom highlights that true success lies not in avoiding failure, but in the strength to rise after every fall. In today's world, this message is crucial, encouraging resilience ...
Wardens in Chinese jails are turning to the ancient Confucius’ teachings to rehabilitate inmates. According to a local news website, Luzhong prison, in the city of Zibo in eastern China’s Shandong ...