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 […]
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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 […]
Finding the Mean in Ordinary Life
One of the most important texts in Ruism is the Zhongyong. The title is usually translated as The Doctrine of the Mean, but a more accurate translation might be Finding […]