경(敬)과 유교의례(儒敎儀禮)로 본 효(孝) 실천과 유교적 영생의 길

Abstract

Confucian Humanness arises and develops in relationships with parents closest to him and spreads to the world. Thus, Confucian filial fit is the closest and easiest way to cultivate Humanness. And when cultivating Humanness through a filial fit, the most important thing is the regenerative attraction. In Ten Diagram on Sage Learning, Toegye systematically presented the importance of filial piety and how to practice referential attraction. In his Essentials of the Sage's Learning, Yulgok emphasized the practice, meaning, and the preservation of the body through the principle and meaning of the filial fit. Confucian rituals is a process and procedure for practicing filial piety. Humanness spreads socially through Confucian rituals. In particular, the practice of Confucian rituals requires a attitude of revival. Confucian rituals provide an opportunity for individuals or families to practice filial piety and regenerative attraction to foster humanness and spread it to society. The Filial fit and Confucian rituals are also plans for Confucianism for eternal life. From a Confucian perspective that does not recognize the afterlife, one can maintain physical and mental permanence only through one's children. Therefore, preserving one's own body and respecting one's parents' wishes become the core of the filial pie. And offspring are followed and ancestors are remembered forever through Confucian rituals. Currently, Filial piety and Confucian rituals are in serious danger of collapse because of the loss of balance between meaning and form, and the conventionalization of form. In particular, if Confucian rituals loses their intrinsic value and spirit and only forms remain, faith in ancestors and families, and motivation to participate in rituals will weaken, making it difficult to expect the practice of filial piety and cultivation of humanness. Changes in the meaning, purpose, and format for realizing the objectives of Confucian rituals should be harmoniously combined.