Our East-West students learn how the teachings of Confucius were celebrated and shared throughout the Korean educational systems during the Choson Dynasty, which still has a major influence in Korea today.
Munjado was one of the very popular form of ideograph painting during the height of Confucianism in Korea.
Hyo: Filial piety
Jae: Brotherly love
Ch'ung: Loyalty
Shin: Faith or trust
Yae: Etiquette
The other three virtues are: Ui: Righteousness, Yom: Integrity, and Chi: Modesty
Pictorial Ideographs of the eight virtues of Confucianism
The knowledge of these eight virtues and corresponding characters was part of the foundation of a Confucian scholar's education.