Rites of the Zhou

Author: Cui Gaowei
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Publish Date: 1997-03-01
Features: The Liji (Book of Rites) consists of 49 chapters, serving as an anthology of ritual texts from the pre-Qin to the Qin and Han periods. Compiled by Dai Sheng during the Western Han Dynasty, it is a must-read for studying ancient Chinese rituals or the history of Confucian academic thought. It contains numerous profound insights on learning, education, life, self-cultivation, and how to conduct oneself in society, which remain beneficial to modern readers. Due to the eclectic nature of its content, except for a few chapters, most lack a distinct central theme and logical coherence, making it particularly challenging to read. The author of this book has meticulously annotated and translated the Liji, rendering it clear and accessible, thereby greatly facilitating its study and providing valuable reference for researchers.