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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

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