Harmony is the core of Confucianism. Confucians thought that supreme harmony was the most perfect condition of harmony, which involved four sections: first, the harmony of nature – Ancient people believed that nature was in harmony before humans came into being and if it’s condition wasn’t continually damaged then the harmony would continue; secondly, the harmony between humans and nature; thirdly, the harmony between humans and society and fourthly, the harmony of humans, namely, their physical and spiritual harmony. This theory was inherited and developed by Confucius, Mencius, and Zhuxi.
Anther theory about harmony evolved from Confucianism, that “harmony but not in being the same” meaning that different ideas and views can coexist in harmony. That is why Confucians argue that problems between different countries need to be handled with different ideas.
New buildings like the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube are symbols of Beijing’s future, while Hutongs and Siheyuans are the mark of ancient China. To blend them in perfect harmony makes Beijing a charming city to visit.
By Feng Hui
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