On Life and Death

Author: Wu Xingyong
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Publishing Date: 2006-01-01
Features: In Buddhist teachings, life, aging, sickness, and death are considered the four great sufferings of life. This book aims to tell readers that these four sufferings are actually a very natural process. If one learns to adapt to these processes, life can be lived with great ease. "All things return to their roots," as the saying goes. From nature, return to nature. Do not rejoice at birth, nor grieve at death. Be content with one's fate, follow the natural course—this is the best attitude toward life. Most people know from the age of 8 to 10 that they too will die, and from then on, the worry of death accompanies them throughout their lives. This worry is extremely harmful and can significantly shorten one's lifespan. Given this, this book provides a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the taboo subject—death—aiming to enable readers to peacefully enjoy the joys of life, to live a fulfilling and carefree life, making every minute and second meaningful, so that the fleeting nature of life does not affect the quality of life. This book tells readers: Death itself is not terrible, but what is terrible is the fear of death. Only by eliminating this fear can one live a longer life, reaching one's natural lifespan. This book contains many valuable pieces of advice, especially incorporating the profound insights of many scientific giants and literary masters throughout history, allowing readers to finish the book with a light heart and gain many beneficial insights. As a philosopher once said, "Living is like being a madman, and dying is like becoming a sage." Another philosopher remarked, "A coward dies many times before his natural death, while a brave man dies only once." This book is filled with wise sayings and thought-provoking quotes, brimming with wisdom.