Yan Hui

Yan Hui(521–481 BC) was aChinese philosopherand the favoritediscipleofConfucius.He is highly respected inConfucianism,venerated inConfucian templesas one of the Four Sages. Yan Hui is also known as Ziyuan and Yan Yuan, using hiscourtesy nameand a combination of hissurnameandcourtesy name.He is often referred to reverently as Master Yan or Yanzi.^[1]^[2]

Life[change|change source]

Yan Hui, born in the state of Lu, was the son ofConfucius' early discipleYan Wuyou.Despite being about 30 years younger thanConfucius,Yan Hui became a student of Confucius at a young age.^[3]

Confuciusfavored Yan Hui, once saying, "After I got Yan Hui, the disciples came closer to me."^[4]On ahillwith Zilu and Zigong, Confucius asked them about their goals. Zilu showedbravery,Zigong demonstrated eloquence, and Yan Hui expressed a desire to find anintelligent king.Yan Hui wished to spread teachings on virtue, guide people with propriety andmusic,and promote peaceful living without the need for walls or weapons. Confucius praised Yan Hui's virtuous vision.^[5]^[6]

Veneration and temple[change|change source]

Yan Hui, likeConfucius,was highly respected by the firstemperorof theHan dynasty.He holds the title "Fusheng" (Continuator of the Sage), given in 1530. Yan Hui is honored as the first of the Four Assessors in theTemple of Confucius.

InQufu'swalled city, Yan Hui is revered at the Temple of Yan Hui, located north of theTemple of Confucius.Histomb,situated in the Yan Family Cemetery ( "Yan Forest" ), is surrounded by many family tombs. Astele,originally from the JurchenJin dynasty,was reinstated during theMing Dynasty,and Yan Hui's tomb remains well preserved.^[7]^[8]

References[change|change source]

↑Confucius (1997).The Analects of Confucius.Oxford University Press.ISBN 978-0-19-506157-4.
↑Confucius; Slingerland, Edward (2003-09-11).Analects: With Selections from Traditional Commentaries.Hackett Publishing.ISBN 978-1-60384-345-4.
↑Chin, Annping (2007-11-06).The Authentic Confucius: A Life of Thought and Politics.Simon and Schuster.ISBN 978-1-4165-5263-5.
↑"Kongzi Jiayu: Thất thập nhị đệ tử giải - Chinese Text Project".ctext.org(in Chinese (Taiwan)).Retrieved2023-12-19.
↑Confucius; Slingerland, Edward (2003-09-11).Analects: With Selections from Traditional Commentaries.Hackett Publishing.ISBN 978-1-60384-345-4.
↑Confucius (2009-01-01).The Confucian Analects, the Great Learning & the Doctrine of the Mean.Cosimo, Inc.ISBN 978-1-60520-643-1.
↑Confucius (2009-01-01).The Confucian Analects, the Great Learning & the Doctrine of the Mean.Cosimo, Inc.ISBN 978-1-60520-643-1.
↑"A Regular Report on the Implementation of the Convention Concerning the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Part II: Preservation Status of the Specific World Heritage. Treaty signatory state: The People's Republic of China. Name of property: Confucius Temple, Confucius Forest and Confucius Mansion in Qufu"(PDF).Whc.unesco.org.p. 63.Retrieved2023-12-19.

[1] Confucius (1997).The Analects of Confucius.Oxford University Press.ISBN 978-0-19-506157-4.

[2] Confucius; Slingerland, Edward (2003-09-11).Analects: With Selections from Traditional Commentaries.Hackett Publishing.ISBN 978-1-60384-345-4.

[3] Chin, Annping (2007-11-06).The Authentic Confucius: A Life of Thought and Politics.Simon and Schuster.ISBN 978-1-4165-5263-5.

[4] "Kongzi Jiayu: Thất thập nhị đệ tử giải - Chinese Text Project".ctext.org(in Chinese (Taiwan)).Retrieved2023-12-19.

[5] Confucius; Slingerland, Edward (2003-09-11).Analects: With Selections from Traditional Commentaries.Hackett Publishing.ISBN 978-1-60384-345-4.

[6] Confucius (2009-01-01).The Confucian Analects, the Great Learning & the Doctrine of the Mean.Cosimo, Inc.ISBN 978-1-60520-643-1.

[7] Confucius (2009-01-01).The Confucian Analects, the Great Learning & the Doctrine of the Mean.Cosimo, Inc.ISBN 978-1-60520-643-1.

[8] "A Regular Report on the Implementation of the Convention Concerning the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Part II: Preservation Status of the Specific World Heritage. Treaty signatory state: The People's Republic of China. Name of property: Confucius Temple, Confucius Forest and Confucius Mansion in Qufu"(PDF).Whc.unesco.org.p. 63.Retrieved2023-12-19.

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