The Vegetarian's Manual: A Treasury of Chinese Classics (New Edition)

Author: Hong Yingming (Ming) (Author), Ma Fenghua, He Fang (Translator and Commentator)
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: Those who skillfully utilize the environment thrive; those who do not face destruction. Solitude stings the heart while also digging up the springs of life. "In the tranquility of calm waves, one sees the essence of life; in the faint taste and quiet sound, one recognizes the nature of the mind." An ordinary person forgotten by history, uses his ordinary life to perceive the truth of life, creating this extraordinary book, unforgettable to history—The Root of Vegetables. The Root of Vegetables is filled with dialectical thinking, strategic wisdom for governing states, adaptable philosophy for dealing with life, and poetic imagery. In The Root of Vegetables, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism are integrated, with the mind-heart school and Zen as its core. It is not the wisdom of Hong Yingming alone but also includes the insightful sayings of predecessors within his reach. It does not present just one aspect of life; self-cultivation, family harmony, state governance, and world peace—all paths are encompassed. Planting flowers and trees, admiring the moon and playing the lute—small scenes hold great meaning; this is a complete life. It is not aimed at a specific group but at all of humanity. People may have different statuses, education levels, and personalities, but they can all draw something from it. The Root of Vegetables is a shared choice of different people.