Li Chi (Book of Rites)

Li Chi, or the Book of Rites, is an ancient Chinese text that outlines proper manners, rituals, and social norms for maintaining harmony and order in society. Part of the core Confucian classics, it details ceremonies, moral duties, and appropriate behavior for individuals and rulers to foster virtue and social cohesion. The book emphasizes respect, filial piety, and self-cultivation, serving as a guide to ethical conduct and the ideal way to organize social relationships and government. Its teachings aim to promote moral integrity and harmony within communities.