some famous Confucians include Tu Wei-Ming (China born, Boston based ethicist), Yi Hwang (prominent Confucian scholar of Joseon Dynasty) and Yi I (prominent Confucian scholar of Joseon Dynasty).
Daoism is interrelated with Confucianism
Confucius believed that the afterlife was beyond human comprehension
"The process of becoming a Confucian in most cases is a gradual process that involves social and religious rituals, education in the Confucian canon, moral self-cultivation, as well as participation in certain Confucian social institutions. Historically, to become a Confucian in China is not about the renunciation of other religious beliefs or the exclusion of other religious practices but rather a deepening of one’s bonds in a given community, and a consolidation of one’s multiple religious, social, and cultural identities." (Sun)
Roughly 6 million individuals practice Confucianism
"Modern Chinese have generally adopted Western-style clothing, but traditional Chinese clothing still has a place in society, especially for special occasions as it reflects their cultural heritage. Clothing traditions also have roots in Confucian ideals, as Confucius taught the importance of how people present themselves both for the individual and society. In general, the Chinese have traditionally valued symmetry of design and composition in their clothing styles." (McGrath)
In New Orleans, there is a Confucius institute at Tulane and Xavier University of Louisiana.
Sikhism
some famous Sikhs include Monty Panesar (professional cricket player), Waris Ahluwalia (actor), Dr. Gurmeet Shimi Kaur Kang (Harvard trained doctor) and Khushwant Singh (Indian writer)
Sikhism is interrelated with Buddhism and Hinduism
"The Sikh tradition emphasizes a life free of worry about the afterlife, but focused on one's ethical actions and piety in this life." (Gill)
Sikhs do not have a tradition of making converts yet, their simple and self reliant lifestyle has attracted many new members.
Roughly 25 million individuals practice Sikhism worldwide
women can be involved in executing worship duties
women and men are separated in the Gurdwara
A Sikh marriage ceremony is called Anand Karaj
Sikhs burn their dead
Sikhs do not celebrate any holidays
"The Sikh code of conduct specifies the wearing of kachhera and a turban for all Sikh males, giving Sikh females the option of wearing a head scarf to cover hair. The name for such traditional spiritual attire is bana." (Khalsa)
There are multiple Gurdwaras in New Orleans in which Sikhs can gather.