Hong, Zicheng, active 1596 <br/><br/>
菜根譚 
 Cai Gen Tan  菜根谭 

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<br/><br/> Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caigentan  Release date is 2007-12-27 
<br/><br/>Produced by Kai Hong Fang  Produced by Kai Hong Fang 
<br/><br/> "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.) 
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<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Index Terms: </label>Conduct of life 
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BJ