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Introduction Introduction
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Defining ‘Relics’ Defining ‘Relics’
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Conceptions of Confucius and Confucianism Conceptions of Confucius and Confucianism
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Confucian values versus Buddhist relic practices Confucian values versus Buddhist relic practices
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Ancient modes of venerating ji Ancient modes of venerating ji
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Relics and the Temple of Confucius in Qufu, Shandong Relics and the Temple of Confucius in Qufu, Shandong
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Origins of the cult Origins of the cult
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Pilgrimage attractions in Confucius’s homeland Pilgrimage attractions in Confucius’s homeland
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The Qufu Temple of Confucius The Qufu Temple of Confucius
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‘Living relics’ of Confucius: the distinguishing presence of Kong descendants ‘Living relics’ of Confucius: the distinguishing presence of Kong descendants
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Relics of Confucius at Kongzhai Relics of Confucius at Kongzhai
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Kongzhai as ‘Little Queli’ Kongzhai as ‘Little Queli’
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Conclusion Conclusion
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Epilogue Epilogue
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References References
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A heavenly aura: Confucian modes of relic veneration
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Published:February 2015
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Abstract
Although concepts and practices related to the veneration of relics are usually identified with Buddhism in China, this article will suggest that they are also relevant to Confucius (551-479 BC) and ‘Confucianism’. Ideas about the special efficacy of great persons and things associated with them predate Buddhism, which spread from India to China in the 1st century AD. The display of personal items that had once belonged to Confucius and places that figured in his biography powerfully evoked the ancient sage to scholarly pilgrims who visited his home area and temple in Qufu, Shandong. Drawing on Buddhist scholarship for working definitions and typologies, the material forms of relic-related practices in the Confucian milieu, particularly at Qufu, are investigated. Analysis is also given of a now-destroyed shrine, near modern Shanghai, in which multiple media were employed to replicate relics of Confucius and bring his beneficent presence to a place he never visited.
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