Hong, Zicheng, active 1596 creator text utu 2007 monographic zh 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caigentan Release date is 2007-12-26 Produced by Kai Hong Fang Original publication data not identified Conduct of life Ethics -- China BJ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24040 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24040 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133542.0 24040