01644cam a22003373u 4500 24040 UtSlPG 20260610133542.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG zh iso639-1 BJ Hong, Zicheng, active 1596 菜根譚前後集 Cai Gen Tan Qian Hou Ji Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caigentan Release date is 2007-12-26 Produced by Kai Hong Fang "菜根譚前後集" by Hong Zicheng is a collection of aphorisms written around 1590. This Ming Dynasty work combines teachings from Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism into brief, poetic reflections on life. Through parallel prose and metaphorical language, Hong addresses themes of self-cultivation, social relations, retirement, and navigating a corrupt society. The text counsels integrity in office and celebrates the joys of humble living, offering wisdom comparable to Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations." Its lessons from late Ming Dynasty China continue to resonate across cultures today. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Conduct of life Ethics -- China https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24040 65041 65041