Li | May 26, 2004

Li is a Chinese word which is mostly translated with ritual, although this is not an accurate translation. It can also be translated into rules of propriety or good form, principles, order or that which governs humans and things and brings order to matter or energy. In Confucianism it is used for the outward expression of goodness (Jen). The term Li is very important in Confucianism as well as Taoism.