Library of Basic Chinese Classics 1 - Selections from Classics, Commentaries, and the Sayings of the Sages

Author: Zhou Guolin
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: Once compiled, it is placed on the desk for reflection. One might pick out a sentence to discipline oneself, or combine various sayings to understand the principles of life. With a sense of tranquility and enlightenment, it greatly benefits the reader. The ancients wrote not for a single moment, and modern readers can also draw lessons from it. Many take ancient words and apply them to the present day. — Zhang Shunxi in the unpublished manuscripts of the master of Chinese classics, Zhang Shunxi, there is a collection titled "Promoting Virtue and Cultivating Proficiency" (Jingchuan Zhuzi Yuxuan). The compilation of the entire "Yuxuan" began in his youth. For decades, he always placed it on the desk for reflection. In his later years, "he still struggled to complete this book, wanting to use it as a concise manual for reviewing the past, merely as a self-imposed task." The book contains both profound and harmonious maxims for personal conduct and effective governance strategies that balance strength and gentleness. The thoughts of the sages shine through the ages, like precious gems that endure the test of time, glowing brightly amidst the vastness of the classics. The "Yuxuan" has been meticulously reviewed and annotated by Professor Zhou Guolin, and readers who study it with dedication will surely make steady progress and gain much.