Life Realm

Author: Yuanzhi (Author)
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: In life, the hardships we encounter are surely the enlightenment bestowed upon us by heaven and earth. A vow about life and existence, a vow about us and the world. Our nation is not philosophically impoverished; it is merely that we often lack the courage to face philosophy directly. From ancient times to the present, from Laozi and Confucius to Mao Zedong, philosophical peaks have risen on the Chinese land, inspiring the world. Yet, often we ourselves are lost in the mists of. Our philosophical expressions differ greatly from the West: Western philosophy is extensive, perhaps reduced to just a few words in the hands of Chinese philosophers, concise, ethereal, clear, profound, and filled with the light of wisdom. Precisely for this reason, the 5,000-word Tao Te Ching has captivated the world. Life's Realm inherits the fine tradition of our nation's classical thinkers, reading like a beautiful prose poem; when reflected upon, it prompts us to contemplate the universe and all things, observe society, and reflect on history, revealing the boundless flavors of life. Under the illumination of literary light, the depth of philosophy guides us step by step toward profound understanding. (From the universe and all things to the world of life, the author progresses layer by layer, writing with remarkable detail. Nearly ten thousand words touch upon a series of major philosophical propositions, a feat almost unparalleled in the cultural history of our nation in the past century.)
Author Biography: Yuanzhi, originally named Zhao Guohua, began professional writing in 1977. In 1986, he joined the Changchun Writers' Association. In 1992, he became the deputy editor-in-chief of China Brand magazine at Xinhua News Agency. In 1994, he relocated to Shenzhen and worked at the Special Zone Enterprise Culture magazine under the Municipal Propaganda Department. In 1999, he was appointed the executive editor-in-chief of the bimonthly Dadai magazine of the People's Daily. Currently, he works at a magazine publication in Beijing. He has published over 600,000 words of fiction, essays, reportage, academic papers, and political commentaries, as well as nearly 100 photographic and calligraphic works. As the chief planner and acting deputy editor-in-chief, he led the publication of the World Expo series in Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas-Oceania. As the chief planner and editor-in-chief of the editorial board, he oversaw the publication of the Military Treasury of the Century series, including volumes on military theory, military figures, battle cases, and weaponry. As the chief editor, he published the Exploration Series of Chinese Enterprise Culture. Life's Realm is a philosophical work written by the author in the style of literature.