The Art of Happiness (Mechanism Xuan Paper, Silk Thread Bound)

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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: Wooden cover board, preserved as a collection of classic books, each set of books comes with a set of white birch wood cover boards, with exquisite patterns hand-carved on the surface. This makes the book look luxurious, outstanding, antique, and is considered a fine piece for home collection and gifting.
"Chagun Tan" is a collection of aphoristic essays focused on life philosophy, written in a-style format. The book is filled with wise sayings, beautiful and enlightening words, presented in an easy-to-understand yet thought-provoking manner, making it a popular read that helps cultivate one's character, strengthen willpower, and inspire personal growth. The author chose the name "Chagun Tan" to convey the idea that "a person's wisdom and cultivation can only be achieved through arduous tempering." However, since "Chagun Tan" was written four hundred years ago, while drawing on its valuable aspects, the feudal that occupies a significant portion of the book should also be discarded as the "leaves of the vegetable root."
As the saying goes, "Biting into the roots of vegetables makes one capable of anything." The extraordinary Ming Dynasty figure Hong Yingming took this meaning to heart when creating "Chagun Tan." The book blends the essence of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, summarizing the strategies Chinese people use for dealing with life and cultivating personal wisdom. It integrates philosophy of life, art of living, and aesthetic tastes into one. The aphoristic and concise language is easy to read and remember, making it widely. Since its publication, it has been loved by readers across generations and is currently in vogue, influencing all aspects of social life.
This book aims to delve into the rich connotations of "Chagun Tan" through a clear structure, concise text, innovative layout, and exquisite images, bringing this timeless classic to shine in the new era.