The Enlightenment on the Reconstruction of Zhu Xi's Ritual Thought

With the determination to retrieve the social order of human relations,Zhu Xi studied further and developed the thoughts about ritual study and ritual education of Confucius when the country was undergoing internal revolt and foreign invasion as well as the prevalence of Buddhism and Taoism in Southern Song Dynasty. Zhu Xi's thought about rites has exerted great impact towards China and East Asia during the period of Song and Yuan dynasties. The reconstruction characteristic of Zhu Xi's ritual thought can give some useful inspiration for the revival of contemporary Confucianism. Ritual of Confucianism can not be divorced from people; people can create a ceremony heritage. Ritual requires a philosophical breakthrough. Ceremony is the ultimate goal of Confucian scholars. The development of ritual need the support of classical texts and practice for the right time.