Today, we are very pleased to share a new translation of the Xinjing or Heart Scripture of Zhen Dexiu by RAA member Ryan Chiang McCarthy. The Xinjing is an anthology […]
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Prospects of Confucianism as Religion in Light of Indonesia
On June 20, 2020, I delivered a speech to the Way of Wisdom (WOW) Confucian community in Indonesia, entitled, Prospects of Confucianism as Religion in light of Indonesia. The recorded […]
Music and Ruism
Every human culture has music and every human being has some relationship to music. Some view music as nothing more than a pleasant distraction. Others have built their entire identities […]
What Kind of Teacher was Confucius?
Although Kongzi (Confucius) held a few government positions, he spent most of his life as a teacher. We can never know what a day in Kongzi’s “classroom” was like, but […]
Phubbing and Li
In 2012, a lexicologist, a phonetician, a poet, a debating champion, a crossword maker, and several authors gathered at Sydney University in Australia. Their mission? To create a new word to describe “the practice of ignoring […]
Guided Ru Breathing Meditation
After learning how to breathe during Ru meditation, listen to this audio to guide your practice of Ru breathing in a daily basis. Enjoy!
How to Breathe during Ru Meditation
Ru (Confucian) meditation is based upon a disciplined method of breathing. I wrote and recorded these three audios to explain the essential aspects of the method of Ru breathing. Transcript […]
How Does a Noble Person Behave During a Pandemic?
Fourteen years! For fourteen years, Zilu had been following this dreamer on his fool’s errand! And for what? To die like a dog on the side of the road!? Would […]
The Importance of Memorization
After a long, cold winter, you’re anxious to get outside and enjoy the early spring sunshine. You call your dog and head to the neighborhood park for a long walk. […]
Is Ruism Just for Asians?
Ruism (sometimes called “Confucianism”) began in China more than 2,500 years ago. This tradition has had such a profound influence on Asian culture that some Westerners wonder if it’s strictly […]