Mingxin Treasure Mirror

Author: Li Chaoquan Translated
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The Bright Heart Mirror is a popular reading material from the early Ming Dynasty, encompassing a wide range of knowledge from various schools of thought, blending Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist doctrines. It is one of the oldest Chinese books on promoting goodness and educating children that has spread overseas. As early as 1592, it was translated into Spanish by the Catholic priest Juan Cobo, making it the first Chinese classic translated into Western languages in the history of Chinese translation. For over 600 years, it has remained popular in East and Southeast Asian countries such as South Korea, Japan, and Vietnam, serving as a classic for moral education of youth and self-improvement for the general public. This book was also the for Dae Jang-geum and a beloved reading material by Lee Young-soo, the actress who portrayed Dae Jang-geum.