Fate and Destiny: Hoping for a good game of chess in life

Author: Wang Bangxiong
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The essay "Yuan and Ming" interprets Confucian values, while "Beyond Yuan and Ming" reveals Daoist wisdom of life. Confucianism affirms the direction and position of life's journey, while Daoism dissolves the attachment and suffering of existence. These are the two aspects of life—Confucianism teaches us to "pass through" earnestly, and Daoism teaches us to "forget" with equanimity. We are both within "Yuan and Ming" and beyond it. Within "Yuan and Ming," we must engage and take responsibility; beyond it, we must transcend and resolve. The integration of these two perspectives is the truth of life and the essence of navigating the world. This book includes five speeches such as "Yuan and Ming," along with more than 40 philosophical essays. With rich academic and contemplative experience, the author explains the relationship between Yuan and Ming, offering answers and support during moments of life's confusion and struggle.