-The definitive guide to living-
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Those in positions of leadership must be selfless.
When you are prosperous, be kind to the poor.
When you're young, you should be considerate of the hardships of the elderly.
Having peace of mind is important.
Hong Zicheng
A scholar from the Ming Dynasty in China.
The Cai Gen Tan (Vegetarian Root Discourse) emphasizes the importance of living simply and cultivating spirituality, based on the following three pillars:
・The Confucian Way of Life
• The order of Taoism
The suffering mind in Buddhism
Confucianism preaches strict self-discipline and learning, while Taoism, conversely, encourages a free and relaxed lifestyle. These two represent practical wisdom, while Buddhism speaks of the truth of the universe and teaches the path to enlightenment. Because they complement each other's shortcomings, this book addresses a wide range of situations and concerns for readers.
It is said that Keita Goto, the founder of the Tokyu Group, former Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka, and novelist Eiji Yoshikawa were among its avid readers.
Thank you for reading. Goodbye for now. Take care :)
Author: Hong Zicheng Translator: Yuki Ako Paperback: 288p Publisher: Discover Twenty-One
First reading completed on 2009/01/07
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