Newly Compiled Cai Gen Tan - Family Management Volume

Author: Yang Qingbo
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Publish Date: 2001-04-01
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To gaze upon the grandeur of ages, history is inscribed in green texts, while the world rushes by in its haste, seeking fame and profit, all in vain. To close the scroll and ponder, to engage with the world yet transcend it, to chew on humble roots, and to accomplish all things with simplicity. The Art of Eating Radish Roots is rooted in the soil of traditional Chinese culture. It provides a classic interpretation of Confucianism's "self-cultivation, family harmony, governing the state, and bringing peace to the world," offers an accessible explanation of Taoism's "purity and non-action," and presents a perfect argument for Buddhism's worldly and transcendent perspectives. Using the familiar radish root as an analogy, it integrates all aspects of life—self-cultivation, family management, governance, scholarship, leadership, and dealing with affairs—into a comprehensive system of Chinese-style wisdom. For today's populace, it truly serves as a blessing for the spirit.