University. The Doctrine of the Mean: Vast knowledge. Harmonious life

Author: Cai Zhizhong
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is a collection of comics paired with Chinese classical texts, revealing the author's profound and insightful understanding of the wisdom of ancient sages. The author's works have been published in thirty-one countries and regions, with a total sales of over thirty million copies. The "Doctrine of the Mean" was originally a chapter in the "Book of Rites," which was first extracted and compiled into two essays by Han Dynasty Confucian scholars. Later, Emperor Wu of Liang wrote "Commentary on the Doctrine of the Mean" in one volume, elaborating on its principles. The Song Dynasty Confucian scholars, the Two Cheng brothers, particularly promoted it. Cheng Yi believed that this chapter was a classic passed down by Confucius' school for teaching the heart-mind method, and that diligent readers who delve into it can use its teachings throughout their lives, with there always being more to discover.