Confucianism, also known as Ruism, is described as a tradition, a philosophy, a religion, a humanistic or rationalistic religion, a way of governing, or simply a way of life. Confucianism is located in Eastern Asia. It is practiced in China, Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, and the Chinese and Vietnamese disaporas. Confucianism began in China during Confucius's lifetime between 551 and 479 B.C.. Confucianism is a religion. Some of Confucainisms key Ideas are the concepts of respect for autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, and the moral of values. Confucainnism has also influenced the cultures who follow its teachings by teaching people the wisdom of life, family and governance.