Lifan's Four Teachings

Author: Yuan Liefan
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: This book recounts the author's personal experiences, its content is mysterious and unpredictable, yet full of wisdom. It was revered as a treasure in both the Ming and Qing dynasties. This book was highly recommended by Zeng Guofan in the late Qing Dynasty as a book of life wisdom, listed as a must-read for his sons and nephews. It is a family precept written by Mr. Yuan Liefan of the Ming Dynasty, instructing his son Yuan Tianqi to understand the truth of fate, discern the standards of right and wrong, learn how to correct faults and practice goodness, as well as the effects of humility and accumulating virtue. The author uses his own experience of transforming his destiny to "speak for himself." Reading it can broaden one's perspective, boost confidence and courage, and inspire people to emulate Mr. Yuan Liefan in transforming their own fate. It is truly an invaluable book that benefits society and helps shift social attitudes. It also reveals a very important message—reforming one's faults and starting anew is a rather arduous task, especially in the early years, becoming increasingly refined only in old age. It becomes a self-disciplined habit of cutting off evil and cultivating goodness, transforming into a healthier and happier way of life.