On The Chung-Shu Doctrine Of Confucius

“Forgiveness” plays an important role in the Confucian philosophy, which is the core content of Confucian ethics and moral. The words of “loyal” in "the Analects of Confucius" is only once, but it is a method and approach for us to achieve the “benevolence” and it is consistent way of the “dao”. It is the basic principles which should be followed when friends or others do some things. From some kind of degree, only to grasp the meaning of “loyalty”,that we can have an overall and comprehensive understanding of Confucian thought of “benevolence” and the have more profound understanding of Confucian ethics.Confucius “the loyal road” contains two aspects of content, that is “loyalty” and “forgiveness”. From the negative aspects, that is “forgiveness”, which you do not want to do something, please do not impose on others. They can not accept things that you impose on others. From the positive aspect is the “loyalty”, oneself wants to receive something, has been reached or want to reach. If he is hoping to achieve its goal and meet the demands, he also want to suppose and help others to reach and satisfy. “Forgiveness” is “benevolence”, and also is “benevolence” itself. So zensen once said : teacher's way is just ‘loyal'. The realization of the principle of “benevolence” and “loyalty” is the love to others. So Confucius also said, “benevolence” is the love.The way of Confucius' s “loyal” still have very important significance and influence today. It is valuable reference in cultivating personal moral, building a harmonious society and solving world peace and good faith crisis. We should learn the way of Confucius' s “loyal”, and carry on the way of “loyal” to improve the problems today.