论《礼记》丧祭之礼的人文意蕴

On the Humanistic Implication of the Funeral Rites in "The Book of Rites

丧祭之礼是古代华夏之礼的重要组成部分 ,是儒家礼学思想所关照的核心问题之一。《礼记》在对丧祭之礼的阐释中贯穿了精湛的学术思想 ,弘扬了儒学的人文精神。儒家认为丧祭之礼应注重情感因素而不必过分看重礼仪形式和礼品的丰厚 ;强调丧祭之礼具有弘扬美善道德之作用 ;表现出强烈的生命意识和对生命价值的最深切关怀。

The funeral rites are an important part of the ancient Chinese rites and one of the key subjects Confucius thinkers on rites are greatly concerned about. 'The Book of Rites' is filled with exquisite academic thoughts in explaining different rites, and upholds the Confucius humanistic spirit. Confucianism holds that the funeral rites should pay attention to the affective factors rather than the form of the rites and the richness of the sacrifice; that stressing the rites can promote good virtues and merits; and that the strong sense of life and profound care for life values should be fully expressed.