Aesthetic Life of Suitability and Spontaneity -- Hermit Culture and Leisure

Author: Wu Xiaolong
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: The hermit is a very unique cultural phenomenon in Chinese history. Among the numerous groups of hermits throughout the ages, although there were many followers of Buddhism and Taoism, they were not primarily hermits out of religious belief. Their hermitage was mainly to realize themselves and live their lives according to their own preferences. Their hermitage may have initially been driven by a political attitude and political choice, but gradually transformed and developed into a way of life and a pursuit of life values, and ultimately tended toward an aesthetic realm and cultural pursuit. In this process, the hermits greatly influenced the traditional Chinese historical and cultural heritage with their various value judgments, life practices, and cultural creations. This book meticulously organizes and explores the ancient Chinese hermit culture, delving into the ideals and value pursuits, as well as the spiritual essence of Chinese hermit culture.