What do we know about the historical Confucius?

What we know about historical Confucius mainly comes from the Analects which is believed to be written by Confucius's followers during the Warring States period (475 BCE - 221 BCE). read more

What we know about historical Confucius mainly comes from the Analects which is believed to be written by Confucius's followers during the Warring States period (475 BCE - 221 BCE). Also, records from some historical sources contributed to our knowledge about him. read more

If society fails it is because sacred texts and teachings have been misinterpreted; the texts themselves contain the Way but we must search for and find it. Another important facet of Confucius’ ideas was that teachers, and especially rulers, must lead by example. read more