Personal Library -- Caigen Tan

Author: Hong Yingming, Ma Fenghua, et al.
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: In a person's life, there is much to learn. For every child, the most important thing is to cultivate their interest in learning and the ability to think and solve problems through education. Classics are works that awaken people, delving deep into the human soul and nurturing an elegant temperament and a kind character. The Art of Happiness is a classic of Chinese traditional culture, gathering the wisdom of ancient sages. This book selects the essence of The Art of Happiness, including topics such as self-cultivation, interpersonal relationships, and virtue. Reading this book can help children gain a better understanding of history, open the door to wisdom, and learn the principles of how to conduct oneself in the world, thereby establishing a correct worldview. This book is an excellent read for young people's growth. Those who make good use of their environment thrive, while those who do not may face adversity. Loneliness may at the same time, it also draws out the spring of life. "In calm winds and still waves, one sees the true meaning of life; in places of simplicity and quiet, one recognizes the essence of the heart." An ordinary person forgotten by history, used his ordinary life to perceive the truth of life, and created this extraordinary book that cannot be forgotten by history—The Art of Happiness. The Art of Happiness is full of thought and debate. It is full of strategies for governing the state and enriching the nation. It is full of pragmatic philosophy. It is full of poetic charm. The Family Precepts of Zhu Xi is the complete guide to Confucian conduct, but Hong Shiming did not draw such boundaries, absorbing all valuable things. In The Art of Happiness, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism are integrated, with the mind and Zen as its core. It is not the wisdom of Hong Yingming alone but also includes the insights of predecessors within his reach. It does not present just one aspect of life; self-cultivation, family harmony, governance, and peace—all paths are included. Planting flowers and trees, admiring the moon and playing the lute—small scenes are also meaningful; this is a complete life. It is not aimed at a specific group but at all people. People may have different social statuses, educational backgrounds, and life experiences, but they can all draw something from it. The Art of Happiness is a shared choice of different people.