Published on 2022.12.13
The Practical Wisdom of "The Image is that which resembles"

What is the Xiang (象, Also translated as “Image”)? It is used to depict the formless principles and meanings that underlie all things in the world.
The Gate of Confucius's Father

It is said that toward the end of the Sui Dynasty (隋朝，581-618), heroes and warriors arose one after another across the land, giving rise to what was known as the "eighteen rebel kings (十八路反王)." Emperor Yang of Sui (隋煬帝，569-618) made every effort to bring them to submission, setting up a martial arts arena in Yangzhou (揚州), where the victor would be
"Zhuangzi": The Poetic Writing of Philosophical Thought

Mencius (孟子，c.371 – c.289 BC) said: "The system of sage kings collecting folk songs to understanding the people's sentiments and promoting ritual and musical edification was abolished, and the spirit of the kingly way

The Implications of the Hexagrams Jian, Kan, and Kui in the Books of Changes for Students' Mental Health

Jian, Kan, and Kui are three of the "The Twelve Hexagrams of Admiration (所嘆者十二卦). " The Tuanzhuan (彖傳) praises them for having the efficacy of "timely application (時用)," hence they are classified together.
A Brief Discussion on Pre-Qin Theories of Human Nature

When discussing Pre-Qin theories of human nature (先秦人性論), we naturally think of Mencius (孟子, c. 371 BC – c. 289 BC)'s theory of the goodness of human nature and Xunzi (荀子, c. 310 BC – c. 238 BC)'s theory of the evil of human nature. Mr. Mou Zongsan (牟宗三, 1909-1995) said
The Significance of Mencius' "heart sensitive to the suffering of others" for Moral Awareness and Enlightenment

The "Three Character Classic (《三字經》)" states: "At the beginning of human life, nature is inherently good (人之初，性本善). Natures are similar, but habits make them different (性相近，習相遠)."

Interpreting “Sincerity” in the Doctrine of the Mean

Scholars have different interpretations of the concept of “sincerity” (誠Cheng) in the Doctrine of the Mean (《中庸》). Its simplest interpretation comes from Shuowen Jiezi (《說文解字》 Explanation of Script and Elucidation of Characters), in which “sincerity” (誠) means “truth” (信) (“誠，信也”).

Zi Lu: Warrior or Fool?

Zhong You (仲由, 542 BC - 480 BC), also known as Zi Lu (子路) or Ji Lu (季路), was one of the ten disciples of Confucius.

Theory of Yin-Yang and Five Elements with Its Creative Inspirations

The Yin-Yang and Five-Element Theory, a wisdom of traditional culture, still has its wide influence on today’s society.

Zhongyong and Shizhong

“Zhongyong” (中庸, the golden mean, or the doctrine of the mean) represents one of the core values of traditional Chinese culture, and is a way of living practiced by many Chinese as well.

Finding Inner Peace in Life

According to the news report on 11th April, 2024 , the Education Bureau of Hong Kong pointed out that 32 reports of student suicide cases from primary school and secondary schools were received in the last year, which is the highest among the recent five years.

Experimental Psychology in ancient China: Gongsun Longzi and the School of Names

Different from Confucianism and Taoism, which received massive respect and are hailed throughout Chinese history, the case of the School of Names (名家) is very different.
Freedom to Act—A Brief Introduction to the Proposition of Being Watchful Over the Solitude in Daxue and Zhongyong

Baruch de Spinoza (1632-1677) once said, “The one who lives by dictates of reason is the free man.”

From Zhi Ji to Shen Ji — Exploring the Meaning of Book of Changes from the Perspective of Moral Practice

The common saying “it’s now or never” (機不可失) implies the importance of seizing opportunities as they may not come again.

A Summary of the Confucian, Taoist, and Buddhist Views on Life and Death

When we examine different views on the issue of life and death in Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism in China, we have to ask: do they also share a common ground? In my opinion, the common ground is that Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism...
The Taoist Concept on Life and Death: Following nature and being in harmony with the Tao

The basic idea of the Taoist concept on life and death is “life and death are different forms of qi (氣, the vital energy) and should be in accordance with nature”.

The View of Life and Death in Zen Buddhism: Finding one’s True Self to Become the Buddha and sufferings Come from the Inextricability of Ignorance

The Buddhism believes that the present life is nothing but a severe suffering, and everyone is destined to meet his own “Eight Sufferings” due to ignorance (not enlightened).

The Confucian View on Life and Death

The Confucian View on Life and Death: In the pursuit of noble moral standards and harmony between man and nature, pain arises from the inability to realize moral and professional achievements (道德超越，天人合一，苦在德业之未能竟).
Eating in the Classic of Mountains and Seas

The Classic of Mountains and Seas, a book from the pre-Qin period, has been described in various ways.
Laozi

Speaking of Laozi (老子，571-471B.C.), we do not know much about him. Sima Qian (司馬遷，135 or 145B.C.-?) once said that the surname of Laozi was Li (李), with the given name Er (耳) and the courtesy name Dan (聃). He did not further explain why the surname was Li.
Devoting all our efforts, devoting our heart and soul

“I have no regrets as I have tried my best.”

Way beyond his time: Hui Shi

Nowadays, the genre of time travel drama is becoming very popular...
Promote Ten Virtues of Confucianism and Facilitate Worldwide Harmony

Confucianism is rooted in China and is owned by all mankind. Around the world, influence of Confucianism can be seen in quite a number of countries and regions, among which, influence in Southeast Asian countries is the most profound and widespread.

Martial Arts Thoughts of Confucius

Did Confucius (孔丘, 551 BC – 479 BC) know about martial arts? What’s the relationship between Confucianism and martial arts?
On Praxis of Chinese Philosophy

Confucianism is the core of Chinese culture. In the twenty-first century, out of the four ancient civilizations, only China is still surviving, and Chinese culture has never been interrupted and discontinued.

Confucianism’s answer to the modern times

Is Confucianism still vital? Is Confucianism outdated? Can Confucianism respond to the problems of modern society and the modern era?

Guiguzi

Compared to The Art of War, Guiguzi 鬼谷子is the lesser-known book, probably because of the mysterious name of the author Guiguzi, whose life story is not well-documented
Micius

Most people associate Chinese culture with Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. However, apart from these three major schools of thought, there were various schools of thought during the Eastern Zhou Warring States Period