The Art of Eating Vegetables - A Treasury of National Literature

Author: Ma Fenghua
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: Those who skillfully utilize their environment thrive, while those who do not face adversity. Loneliness stings the heart while also drawing forth the springs of life. "In the tranquility of calm waves, one sees the essence of life; in the faintness of taste and sound, one recognizes the nature of the mind." An ordinary person forgotten by history, uses his ordinary life to perceive the truth of life, creating this extraordinary book, unforgettable to history—The Root of Vegetables. The Root of Vegetables is filled with dialectical thinking, strategic wisdom for governing states, adaptable philosophy for dealing with life, and poetic imagery. In The Root of Vegetables, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism are integrated, with the mind-heart school and Zen as its core. It is not the wisdom of Hong Yingming alone but also includes the insightful words of predecessors within his vision. It does not present a single aspect of life but covers self-cultivation, family harmony, state governance, and world peace—all encompassed within the great way. Planting flowers and trees, admiring the moon and playing the lute—small scenes are also significant, representing a complete life. It addresses not just a certain type of person but all of humanity. People may have different statuses, educational backgrounds, and personalities, but they can all find something to take from it. The Root of Vegetables is a shared choice for different people.