Record of Rites

Also known as Book of Rites or Liji
Book • 2023
The Record of Rites, or Book of Rites, is a collection of essays on rituals and ritual principles from the Warring States period to the Han Dynasty.

It is part of the Confucian canon and explores the intricacies of ceremonial practices, social norms, and moral conduct, highlighting the significance of propriety in personal virtue and communal harmony.

The text serves as a critical historical document reflecting early Confucian thought and East Asian cultural heritage.

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Mentioned by Erik Rostad as part of the Confucian canon, alongside other works like the Book of Songs and the Analects.
#242 - The Analects by Confucius

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