Virtually all families in modern Korean society are related to their ancestral rites. Rites, li, are central in the practice of Confucian virtue. Confucian rites has been displayed in grand spectacle to participants held in the state level in Joseon time. Some of the Confucian rites were designated as world cultural heritage. Because of lack of information however the sites and rites are not well-known among the national and foreign people. This paper studies the object of worship rites, the meaning of rituals in Confucian belief, and the state Confucian rites especially auspicious rites in Joseon dynasty which is maintained these days and liases them as tourist attractions.
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Introduction
Heaven as the Object of Worship Rites in Confucianism
Rituals as Central Theme of Confucian Belief
The Auspicious State Rites in Joseon Dynasty
Modern Interpretation of Confucian Rites to Koreans
Conclusion
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