teacher-disciple relationship

  • On Teachers

    – By Han Yu (Tang Dynasty) In ancient times, those who pursued learning always had teachers.A teacher is one who transmits the Way (Dao), imparts knowledge of the classics, and resolves doubts.

  • The Analects – Chapter 11.11

    After Yan Hui died, Confucius’s disciples wanted to give him an elaborate funeral. The Master said, “You must not do that.” Nevertheless, they gave him a lavish burial. Confucius then said, “Hui regarded me as a father, yet I was not allowed to treat him as a son. It was not my doing –…