Oct 29, 2025 | Confucius World
During a time of unrest, Confucius meets a grieving woman who has lost her family to tigers, but chooses to stay for freedom from harsh taxes. Moved by her words, he declares: “Tyranny is more fearsome than a tiger.”
Oct 13, 2025 | Confucius World
As corruption spreads through Lu’s ruling clans, Confucius witnesses the collapse of moral order. Outraged by the usurpation of sacred rites, he declares, “If this can be tolerated, what cannot?” and departs his troubled homeland as civil war engulfs the state.
Sep 22, 2025 | Confucius World
Confucius journeyed to the Zhou capital to study rituals and music, meeting the sage Laozi. This pivotal visit deepened his philosophy, affirming Zhou’s legacy of poetry, ritual, and music as foundations of cultivation and governance.
Aug 30, 2025 | Confucius World
This episode explores how Confucius transformed Zilu’s courage and martial spirit into virtue, showing that true greatness arises when natural talent is refined through wisdom, learning, and moral cultivation.
Aug 3, 2025 | Confucius World
Confucius breaks tradition by founding a school open to all, teaching atop the famed Apricot Platform. This episode explores how he laid the groundwork for inclusive education and inspired generations of future scholars.
Jun 29, 2025 | Confucius World
In this episode, Confucius travels to study the qin and reveals his remarkable patience and insight. Through music, he seeks not just skill, but the soul of the composer.
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