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 […]
Recent Posts
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 […]
What Do Americans Think about Confucianism?
What do Americans know about Ruism (i.e., Confucianism)? What is their opinion of it? Two of RAA, Inc.’s founding members, Bin Song and Ben Butina, recently published an article on […]