, and the five planets.The Five Elements CorrespondenceWoodFireEarthMetalWaterSeasonsSpringSummerAutumnWinterAnimalssheepfowloxdogpigGrainswheatbeans panicled millethempmilletOrgansspleenlungsheartliver kidneysNumbers87596ColorsgreenredyellowwhiteblackTastessourbittersweetacridsaltySmellgoatishburningfragrantrankrottenDirectionsEastSouthcenterWestNorthCreaturesscalyfeatherednakedhairy shell-coveredBeasts ofGreenScarletYellowWhiteBlackThe DirectionsDragonBirdDragonTiger TortoiseVirtuesbenevolencewisdomfaith righteousness decorumPlanetsJupiterMarsSaturnVenus MercuryOfficersMinisterMinisterMinisterMinister MinisterOf AgricultureOf WarOf Works Of Interior Of JusticeGODS/GOD"Confucianism is not a religion. It does not teach about God, heaven, and life after death. It is a philosophy that teaches people a way to live on earth wisely." SACRED PLACESh Confucius' mother grave gave birth to him in a cave in Qufu. h The Xing Tan or "Apricot Temple," where Confucius lectured his students is part of the complex buildings at Qufu.h The stone stele in front of Confucius' burial mound was erected in his honor in 1443. h Among the buildings at Qufu is the Da Cheng Diah, or "Hall of Great Accomplishments." This Confucian temple contains statues of Confucius, his four major disciples, and the twelve other followers who were called sages. h In the Confucian Educational Institute, Confucians believe that their form of Confucian philosophy is closest to the original doctrines of Master Kong. SCRIPTURES OR HOLY BOOKSThere are two books that must be read and used in Confucianism. One is called The Five Classics, The second book is called The Analects.The Five ClassicsThe Five Classics are the basic writings of Confucianism. Confucius referred them to his teaching. Many scholars say that the Duke of Zhou and Confucius' ideal ruler may hav...
