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  • The Scholar studies the Men of Antiquity to become an Exemplar in Future Ages | Book of Rites (Li Ji)

    The Scholar studies the Men of Antiquity to become an Exemplar in Future Ages | Book of Rites (Li Ji)

    This single passage defines all that we aim toward in this life, and is therefore, the most important to my ideal here: contributing to the advancement of culture and education. It also tells you, as the reader that Far-East Asian Philosophy had an impact on me. I want to help you see certain limitations, or…

  • Lao Tzu advises Confucius not to be overwhelmed by human affairs

    Lao Tzu advises Confucius not to be overwhelmed by human affairs

    Lao Tzu advises Confucius not to be overwhelmed by human affairs in this film. “Chaos is everywhere.” Lao Tzu: “Men habitually long for fame and authority.”Kong Qui: “Then what should I, your pupil, do?I cannot hang useless on the door-beam like a dried-out gourd.” “THE MASTERS WORDS ARE PROFOUND, BUT I MUST BE LOYAL TO…

  • Shénzhìlún, or Zhèngdàoxué: Theosophy in China and How to Translate it in Mandarin?

    Shénzhìlún, or Zhèngdàoxué: Theosophy in China and How to Translate it in Mandarin?

    What would be the translation of Theosophy in Mandarin and what is Xīn Yin? The closest term phonetically to Dzyan is in Ancient (Middle) Chinese dʑjen, the ʑ sounding like zya, but it is also merely from the Sanskrit jñāna. The pronunciation of dʑjen is where we get the word Zen 禪, and Zen comes from Chan 禅, originating…