After returning to Lu from his journey through various states,Confucius often engaged in discussions with Duke Ai of Lu.One day,the Duke asked,“Your instructions to me have been thorough and comprehensive.Where shoul...After returning to Lu from his journey through various states,Confucius often engaged in discussions with Duke Ai of Lu.One day,the Duke asked,“Your instructions to me have been thorough and comprehensive.Where should I begin implementing them?”Confucius replied,“Laying the foundation of love beginning with the love of parents teaches people concord.”展开更多
During a workshop I once attended,there was a fascinating group discussion about the characteristics of traditional Chinese culture.One speaker argued that Confucianism was conservative and lacked an enterprising spir...During a workshop I once attended,there was a fascinating group discussion about the characteristics of traditional Chinese culture.One speaker argued that Confucianism was conservative and lacked an enterprising spirit,citing the signature exhortation of Confucius:"When your father and mother are alive,do not journey far."("Fumu zai,bu yuanyou父母在,不远游," Analects4.19) Interestingly enough,an insistent ringing interrupted him before he could finish his point.展开更多
As we embark on the journey of life,many of us may find ourselves perplexed,pondering the meaning of existence and contemplating how to live life to the fullest.During these moments,we can turn to the timeless wisdom ...As we embark on the journey of life,many of us may find ourselves perplexed,pondering the meaning of existence and contemplating how to live life to the fullest.During these moments,we can turn to the timeless wisdom encapsulated in the Analects and seek guidance from Confucius.The text’s opening proposes the Master’s sagely exhortation—stay true to your convictions throughout your lifelong journey.展开更多
文摘After returning to Lu from his journey through various states,Confucius often engaged in discussions with Duke Ai of Lu.One day,the Duke asked,“Your instructions to me have been thorough and comprehensive.Where should I begin implementing them?”Confucius replied,“Laying the foundation of love beginning with the love of parents teaches people concord.”
文摘During a workshop I once attended,there was a fascinating group discussion about the characteristics of traditional Chinese culture.One speaker argued that Confucianism was conservative and lacked an enterprising spirit,citing the signature exhortation of Confucius:"When your father and mother are alive,do not journey far."("Fumu zai,bu yuanyou父母在,不远游," Analects4.19) Interestingly enough,an insistent ringing interrupted him before he could finish his point.
文摘As we embark on the journey of life,many of us may find ourselves perplexed,pondering the meaning of existence and contemplating how to live life to the fullest.During these moments,we can turn to the timeless wisdom encapsulated in the Analects and seek guidance from Confucius.The text’s opening proposes the Master’s sagely exhortation—stay true to your convictions throughout your lifelong journey.
