Confucianism
origin and diffusion
Confucianism is a Chinese ethnic religion based on the teachings of Chinese philosopher Confucius. it spread with the Chinese empire it is not polytheistic nor monotheistic.
location and followers
Being an ethnic religion its diffusion is fairly limited to china. but it has approximately 6,300,000 followers.
Confucius
Confucius was born in 551 BC but he started to teach philosophy at age 68 in the year 483 BC
holy books & beliefs
the 5 classics are the holy books of Confucianism and in those texts lies the basic beliefs of Confucianism such as; being honest or having respect for ones parents.