Posts Tagged ‘The Temple of Confucius’
Confucius, founder of Confucianism, is one of the greatest philosophers in history. Temple, Mansion and Cemetery Forest or this famous figure in ancient China are in Qufu, his hometown, located in the southern province of Shandong. For over 2,000 years, these sites dedicated to the memory of Confucius have been witness to the reverence felt for him the feudal emperors and the protection that they gave their thoughts. The Qufu complex of monuments occupying a prominent position not only in the history of our country but also within the Eastern civilization. Today we are pleased to introduce them the famous buildings in honor of Confucius.
The combination of the Temple, the Hall Family Cemetery of Confucius and his descendants or Forest Zhisheng, known for short as “the Three Constructions of Confucius.” Read the rest of this entry »