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Episode 9 – Words of Warning: Tyranny Is Fiercer Than a Tiger

Episode 9 – Words of Warning: Tyranny Is Fiercer Than a Tiger

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.”

Episode 8 – A Kingdom in Turmoil: Unrest in the State of Lu

Episode 8 – A Kingdom in Turmoil: Unrest in the State of Lu

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.

Episode 7 – Seeking the Source: Confucius Studies Zhou’s Rituals and Music

Episode 7 – Seeking the Source: Confucius Studies Zhou’s Rituals and Music

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.

Episode 6 – Guiding the Brave: Zilu Accepts Teaching

Episode 6 – Guiding the Brave: Zilu Accepts Teaching

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.

Episode 5 – Raising the Platform: Confucius Begins to Teach

Episode 5 – Raising the Platform: Confucius Begins to Teach

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.

Episode 4 – Strings of the Sage: Confucius Learns the Qin

Episode 4 – Strings of the Sage: Confucius Learns the Qin

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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