Chinese Classics : The Four Books and Five Classics (Set of Two Volumes)

Author: Tan Guoqing
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Publish Date: 2003-03-01
Features: A book for the university, the method of teaching in ancient universities. Since the birth of the people by heaven, they have all been endowed with the nature of benevolence, righteousness, and wisdom. However, their temperament and innate gifts may vary, so they cannot all fully understand and fulfill their nature. When a wise and insightful person emerges among them, heaven will surely appoint them as the teachers and rulers of the hundred million, guiding and educating them to restore their nature. This is why Fuxi, Shennong, Huangdi, Yao, and Shun succeeded heaven to establish the ultimate principle, and why the role of the (Chief Education Officer) and the position of the (Master of Music) were established. Since then, the habits of scholars who memorize texts and compose poetry have been more effective than primary education but useless; the teachings of heretics who advocate emptiness and stillness have been higher than the university but without substance. Other strategies, arts, and techniques, as well as the doctrines of various schools and skills that deceive the world and deceive the people, fill the void of benevolence and righteousness, and they emerge in chaos. If the noble ones are unfortunate enough not to hear the essence of the great way, and if the common people are unfortunate enough not to receive the translation of the ultimate governance, they will be in darkness and obstruction, repeatedly suffering from deep-rooted illnesses, and by the decline of the Five Dynasties, chaos reached its peak! The cycle of heaven is unending, and nothing is irreversible. The Song Dynasty was prosperous and its governance and education were bright. At that time, the two masters of the Chen family in Henan emerged, and they were able to connect with the tradition of Mencius.