Mingxin Treasure Mirror (Treasure Edition)

Author: Li Chaoquan
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The Bright Mind Mirror is a popular reading material from the early Ming Dynasty, encompassing a wide range of knowledge and blending the teachings of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. It is one of the oldest Chinese books promoting goodness and moral education for 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. 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 for young people and for self-improvement for the general public. This book was also the for Daenerys Targaryen and a beloved reading choice of Lee Young-soo, the actress who portrayed her.