The Wisdom of the Doctrine of the Mean in Navigating Life

Author: He Zheming
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The Doctrine of the Mean is a core concept in Confucianism. In terms of conduct and daily life, the practicality of the Doctrine of the Mean has been unmatched by any other thought throughout history. This book, "A Thousand Years of Wisdom by Your Side," explains the practical wisdom of the Doctrine of the Mean in simple language. It covers dealing with others, handling affairs, speaking, mindset, and how to be a person. As the renowned figure from the Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan Channel, Li Ka-shing, said, "A person has five intelligences (IQ, EQ, financial intelligence, adversity intelligence, and emotional intelligence). If one wants to succeed in life, all five must be developed. In my opinion, all five can benefit from the Doctrine of the Mean." Let us rediscover our inherent wisdom, as Confucius said, "By reviewing the old, one learns the new." The nobleman practices the Doctrine of the Mean, while the petty person opposes it. The nobleman's Doctrine of the Mean is to be timely and balanced, while the petty person's opposition to the Doctrine of the Mean is without restraint. The Doctrine of the Mean is not about being impartial; it is a beauty of balance. The Doctrine of the Mean is not about fence-sitting; it is a strategy for dealing with the world. The Doctrine of the Mean is not about conservatism or; it is a survival wisdom that is neither conservative nor extreme. The Mean—The right path of the world; The Common—The truth of dealing with the world; The Doctrine of the Mean—Wisdom for the wise. This book is a work that explains the way of being through organizing and elaborating on the essence of classic texts. It profoundly discusses the profound origins and significant role of the "Doctrine of the Mean" in the construction of historical and modern social order in China.