Hantzu, born
Mazi Qao, was a
Yojeku philosopher and theologist from
Tu-Han, considered to be one of the most influential on
Epeoris. His philosophical teachings, called
Hantzuism, are the dominant religion and school of thought throughout the
Yokun Empire.
Mental characteristics
Mazi Qao was born during the
War of the Plains. His ideas were spread during the
Yorgai Uprising and served as a common cause for the Yorgai and later the Yojeku.
Philosophy
Hantzu’s teachings emphasized the pursuit of wisdom, self-mastery, adaptability, and harmony through devotion to a carefully chosen pantheon of deities. His philosophy integrated elements of spiritual practice with ethical governance, asserting that personal enlightenment and societal flourishing were intrinsically linked.
Hantzu viewed himself as a guide, transmitting timeless truths that had been obscured by societal disorder. He encouraged introspection, self-reliance, and personal responsibility, warning against blind adherence to dogma. His teachings extolled humility, adaptability, and a pragmatic approach to life’s challenges.
Hantzu also addressed themes of health and social responsibility, warning that negligence breeds disease and suffering. He taught that malice and neglect could corrupt even the healthiest of bodies and communities.
Life
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Hantzu viewed centralized religious power with caution. He often warned against the dangers of individuals placing their moral compass entirely in the hands of ecclesiastical authorities. He advocated for personal spiritual exploration over rigid adherence to institutional doctrines.
Hantzu was known for his critique of the
Andorian Church. Their punitive enforcement of religious orthodoxy was to him a prime demonstration of what he called
Suffering by Rigidity - "To impose suffering upon others, refuse them change and allow them to wait for misery"; this later became one of Hantzuism's fourteen core principles.
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