菜根譚
Hong, Zicheng, active 1596
菜根譚 Cai Gen Tan 菜根谭 - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caigentan Release date is 2007-12-27
Produced by Kai Hong Fang Produced by Kai Hong Fang
"菜根譚" by Hong Zicheng is a collection of aphorisms written around 1590 during the Ming Dynasty. This philosophical work blends Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism to offer practical wisdom on self-cultivation, social relations, and living well. Through parallel prose and memorable metaphors, Hong addresses themes of integrity, retirement, and navigating a corrupt society. The text counsels moderation, self-awareness, and finding contentment in simple living, offering timeless lessons comparable to Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations" or La Rochefoucauld's "Maximes." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Conduct of life
BJ
菜根譚 Cai Gen Tan 菜根谭 - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caigentan Release date is 2007-12-27
Produced by Kai Hong Fang Produced by Kai Hong Fang
"菜根譚" by Hong Zicheng is a collection of aphorisms written around 1590 during the Ming Dynasty. This philosophical work blends Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism to offer practical wisdom on self-cultivation, social relations, and living well. Through parallel prose and memorable metaphors, Hong addresses themes of integrity, retirement, and navigating a corrupt society. The text counsels moderation, self-awareness, and finding contentment in simple living, offering timeless lessons comparable to Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations" or La Rochefoucauld's "Maximes." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Conduct of life
BJ