Possessing and Emptiness (The Realm of Chinese Perspectives)

Author: Chen Peng
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Publish Date: 1999-07-01
Features: The realm is a state of cultivation in life. The realm is the unity of mind and heart, and the unity of emotion and reason, representing a natural and authentic state of being. The realm of the heart is the truth of life. The core of the realm of life is awareness. The realm one experiences in the universe and life depends on one's feelings and understanding, varying from person to person and from time to time. The realm differs in direction and in level. In traditional Chinese philosophy of life, there are three main orientations of realms: Taoism emphasizes naturalness, Confucianism emphasizes benevolence, and Buddhism emphasizes transcendence. These three realms each have their own unique goals, stand side by side, yet complement and integrate with one another, forming the distinctive life wisdom of the Chinese people. The realm is a state of cultivation in life. The realm is the unity of mind and heart, and the unity of emotion and reason, representing a natural and authentic state of being. The realm of the heart is the truth of life. The core of the realm of life is awareness. The realm one experiences in the universe and life depends on one's feelings and understanding, varying from person to person and from time to time. The realm differs in direction and in level. In traditional Chinese philosophy of life, there are three main orientations of realms: Taoism emphasizes naturalness, Confucianism emphasizes benevolence, and Buddhism emphasizes transcendence. These three realms each have their own unique goals, stand side by side, yet complement and integrate with one another, forming the distinctive life wisdom of the Chinese people.