Chinese mythological construction of heaven is vastly different to other religions' ideas of heaven. It is synonymous with all of nature, including the sky. It is also viewed as a god in itself, with it's own personality that watches over mankind and is affected by our actions.
The Chinese believed that a ruler kept the mandate of heaven by governing justly and responsibly, maintaining peace and order in society, and caring for the well-being of the people. If a ruler failed in these duties, it was believed that they would lose the mandate and be overthrown.
The Chinese view that royal authority came from the gods is known as the "Mandate of Heaven." This concept suggests that the ruler's right to govern is granted by divine approval, and can be revoked if the ruler fails to govern justly and effectively.
The "sixth happiness" in Chinese lore refers to having children. In traditional Chinese culture, children were seen as the ultimate source of joy and happiness for many families. This idea is based on the belief that having offspring is a blessing and brings fulfillment to one's life.
Classical Chinese political philosophy emphasizes the idea that the state mirrors the structure of a family, with the ruler as the patriarch responsible for the well-being of all. This concept is supported by the belief in the Mandate of Heaven, where rulers were granted their power by divine approval but could lose it if they failed to govern justly, much like a father's authority over his family is contingent on his virtuous leadership. Texts such as the "Book of Documents" and the "Analects" of Confucius reflect these ideas.
In Confucianism, the focus is on earthly life and moral cultivation rather than the afterlife or concepts like heaven. Confucian teachings emphasize living a harmonious life in accordance with moral principles and fulfilling one's role in society. It is more about creating a "heaven on earth" through virtuous behavior and social harmony.
A Fuanglong doesn't exist, however, a Fucanglong is a dragon in Chinese mythology, which lives underground, and creates volcanoes to send messages to heaven.
天堂 天空 Tiāntángì tiānkōng heaven and sky is two different words
The Chinese name of kingdom of heaven is 天国王朝
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I think "天堂" is the Chinese counterpart of "heaven". ^_^
They legitmized the rules
He/she does not know if there even is a heaven. But he/she might, if there is one. We can't know.
All the ancient Chinese dynasties' leaders, starting at the Zhou, had to claim a mandate from heaven.
Mandate of Heaven
【宗】天國; 上帝
he will teach at the chinese center for knowledge and understanding in heaven
the mormans used it