Portrait of Confucius. Photo: Unknown artist.

‘Love is one of its faces.’

Interfaith dialogue: Beth Allen makes a soulful connection

‘Love is one of its faces.’

by Beth Allen 22nd November 2024

Almost a year ago, our Meeting was enriched by a newcomer who is studying the thought and writings of Kong Fuzi, better known to us in the west as Confucius. Our new Friend Wenjun Zou told us of Confucian meditation practices. I wanted to know more, so she and I watched a programme focussed on his thought. I was interested by the concept of ‘ren’.