Rujia

Please note: This article is about the tenet of Humaneness in the yobanjin philosophy. For other uses of the term, please see Ren (disambiguation).
Please note: This article is about the tenet of Ritualism in the yobanjin philosophy. For other uses of the term, please see Li (disambiguation).
Please note: This article is about the tenet of Integrity in the yobanjin philosophy. For other uses of the term, please see Xin (disambiguation).
Please note: This article is about the tenet of Filial Piety in the yobanjin philosophy. For other uses of the term, please see Xiao (disambiguation).
The Rujia philosophy was a cohesive system of values developed by a class of thinkers who emerged in the Yobanjin city of Zhongshi. Embraced by anyone regardless of social status, it was particularly admired among tribal leaders. Imperial Archives, p. 72
== Tenets ==
Rujia system encompassed eight central values which were considered a core part of Yobanjin cultural identity: Imperial Archives, pp. 72-73
* Ren (Humaneness): each and every one of the Yobanjin was a human being.
* Yi (Righteousness): to do good was everyone's responsibility.
* Li (Ritualism): all actions should follow proper rite and reason.
* Zhi (Knowledge): everyone needed to know the world to properly live in it.
* Xin (Integrity): lies were rejected as a stain one one's soul, and all Yobanjin should speak the truth.
* Zhong (Loyalty): Yobanjin should dedicate to the tribe and its rightful ruler.
* Xiao (Filial Piety): meant respect for parental authority and proper behavior towards them.
* Jie (Continence): proper self-restraint in all matters was required.
Category:Yobanjin