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100 1 _aHong, Zicheng, active 1596
245 1 0 _a菜根譚
246 1 _aCai Gen Tan
246 1 _a菜根谭
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caigentan
500 _aRelease date is 2007-12-27
508 _aProduced by Kai Hong Fang
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConduct of life
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24050
999 _c65051
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