Author: Hong Yingming
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1602201765
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
This book offers a contemporary look at the popular, 400 year-old text Vegetable Roots Discourse. Ming Dynasty scholar and philosopher Hong Yingming wrote many books, but only Vegetable Roots Discourse has survived into the 21st century—remaining a widely studied text in China, Japan and Korea. In it, Yingming offers 360 observations and proverbs about life, human nature, heaven, earth and more. These witty and timeless sentiments derive from Yingming's own informal compilation of thoughts, as well as the understandings of Buddhism, Daoism (Taoism) and Confucianism. In The Art of Living Chinese Proverbs and Wisdom, Professor Wu Yansheng and Dr. Ding Liangyan have provided original commentaries for each of the 360 snippets of wisdom. These help readers to expand their understanding of the meaning behind the original text, whilst demonstrating its significance in a contemporary context.
The Art of Living Chinese Proverbs and Wisdom
Author: Hong Yingming
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1602201765
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
This book offers a contemporary look at the popular, 400 year-old text Vegetable Roots Discourse. Ming Dynasty scholar and philosopher Hong Yingming wrote many books, but only Vegetable Roots Discourse has survived into the 21st century—remaining a widely studied text in China, Japan and Korea. In it, Yingming offers 360 observations and proverbs about life, human nature, heaven, earth and more. These witty and timeless sentiments derive from Yingming's own informal compilation of thoughts, as well as the understandings of Buddhism, Daoism (Taoism) and Confucianism. In The Art of Living Chinese Proverbs and Wisdom, Professor Wu Yansheng and Dr. Ding Liangyan have provided original commentaries for each of the 360 snippets of wisdom. These help readers to expand their understanding of the meaning behind the original text, whilst demonstrating its significance in a contemporary context.
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1602201765
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
This book offers a contemporary look at the popular, 400 year-old text Vegetable Roots Discourse. Ming Dynasty scholar and philosopher Hong Yingming wrote many books, but only Vegetable Roots Discourse has survived into the 21st century—remaining a widely studied text in China, Japan and Korea. In it, Yingming offers 360 observations and proverbs about life, human nature, heaven, earth and more. These witty and timeless sentiments derive from Yingming's own informal compilation of thoughts, as well as the understandings of Buddhism, Daoism (Taoism) and Confucianism. In The Art of Living Chinese Proverbs and Wisdom, Professor Wu Yansheng and Dr. Ding Liangyan have provided original commentaries for each of the 360 snippets of wisdom. These help readers to expand their understanding of the meaning behind the original text, whilst demonstrating its significance in a contemporary context.
The Book of Chinese Proverbs
Author: Gerd De Ley
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1578268265
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Book of Chinese Proverbs collects over 1000 of the most profound and illuminating proverbs--both ancient and modern--from China and its people. Chinese culture is one of the oldest in history and the amount of wisdom collected during that time is bigger than the Great Wall of China. From Confucius to Laozi to Sun Tzu, numerous Chinese philosophers and their teachings have influenced Chinese culture, but permeated in many different parts of the world. The Book of Chinese Proverbs features over 1000 of the greatest ones, organized to be accessible and informative for today's audience and giving more insights to China and its rich culture.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1578268265
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Book of Chinese Proverbs collects over 1000 of the most profound and illuminating proverbs--both ancient and modern--from China and its people. Chinese culture is one of the oldest in history and the amount of wisdom collected during that time is bigger than the Great Wall of China. From Confucius to Laozi to Sun Tzu, numerous Chinese philosophers and their teachings have influenced Chinese culture, but permeated in many different parts of the world. The Book of Chinese Proverbs features over 1000 of the greatest ones, organized to be accessible and informative for today's audience and giving more insights to China and its rich culture.
Your Face Tells All
Author: Erik Kanto
Publisher: Your Face Tells All
ISBN: 1929956134
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Featuring 52 Hollywood celebrity faces to illustrate the secrets of face reading, this intriguing book reveals all the basics of mysterious physiognomy. By looking at a person's facial features, the reader gets a lot of information: personality, qualities, sexuality, popularity, health, life expectancy, etc. It will answer the many questions we all have as to why certain things in life work and others do not, and why our relationships sometimes succeed, sometimes don't. Original.
Publisher: Your Face Tells All
ISBN: 1929956134
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Featuring 52 Hollywood celebrity faces to illustrate the secrets of face reading, this intriguing book reveals all the basics of mysterious physiognomy. By looking at a person's facial features, the reader gets a lot of information: personality, qualities, sexuality, popularity, health, life expectancy, etc. It will answer the many questions we all have as to why certain things in life work and others do not, and why our relationships sometimes succeed, sometimes don't. Original.
Living the Wisdom of the Tao
Author: Dr Wayne W Dyer
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1458717453
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
This text offers an opportunity to internalize and directly experience the great wisdom of the Tao Te Ching, a collection of verses authored by the Chinese prophet Lao-tzu. Although just 81 short verses, the Tao encourages readers to change their lives by literally changing the way they think.
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1458717453
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
This text offers an opportunity to internalize and directly experience the great wisdom of the Tao Te Ching, a collection of verses authored by the Chinese prophet Lao-tzu. Although just 81 short verses, the Tao encourages readers to change their lives by literally changing the way they think.
The Importance of Living
Author: Yutang Lin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Conduct of life
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Conduct of life
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
葉公好龍
Author: YongSheng Xuan
Publisher: Shens Books
ISBN: 9781885008114
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Five Chinese stories show there is much to learn from the animal kingdom.
Publisher: Shens Books
ISBN: 9781885008114
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Five Chinese stories show there is much to learn from the animal kingdom.
Life Lessons of Wisdom & Motivation - Volume II
Author: M.I. Seka
Publisher: Providential Press
ISBN: 1310009147
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
A compilation of quotations and proverbs from the most enlightened, intelligent, and forward thinkers in human history regarding the most important aspects of life. Compiled and arranged to give the reader a clear direction in their life based on their internal needs, wants, and desires. While no one on Earth is special, everyone is unique. Nobody past, present, or future has gone through or has had the same thoughts and experiences as you, nor will they in the future. As a result, you see the world in a completely unique way. Studying these volumes will guide your mind's eye in distinguishing the most significant passages to you and your being as well as reaffirming or contradicting what you already know and believe, by the wisest people throughout history. Out of the thousands of quotes and proverbs within these volumes, your personality will subconsciously pick out the most relevant quotes and proverbs to you and you alone. It would be a mistake to concentrate on only one topic because all the subjects are connected to aid you in reaching your own epiphany. Many of the most profound quotes and proverbs are recorded under various topics throughout the book. Though you may only be interested in "Success & Failure," many of the quotes and proverbs attributed to success can also be found under "Leadership," "Attitude," or even "Life, Purpose, & Growth," for example. The aim of this huge collection of human wisdom is enlightenment: to assist the readers in realizing what is truly important in life, as well as to find their true self; to shatter the illusions that everyone builds for themselves through false assumptions and stereotypes; to find their true inner being; to find purpose; and, most importantly, to discover what makes them and them alone happy. To receive the full benefit of these volumes and to fully immerse yourself in self-discovery, you must commit to studying the entire collection. If you only want to scratch the surface of what is important in life, then limit yourself to a single volume. But if you want to master your true purpose, then study all four volumes.
Publisher: Providential Press
ISBN: 1310009147
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
A compilation of quotations and proverbs from the most enlightened, intelligent, and forward thinkers in human history regarding the most important aspects of life. Compiled and arranged to give the reader a clear direction in their life based on their internal needs, wants, and desires. While no one on Earth is special, everyone is unique. Nobody past, present, or future has gone through or has had the same thoughts and experiences as you, nor will they in the future. As a result, you see the world in a completely unique way. Studying these volumes will guide your mind's eye in distinguishing the most significant passages to you and your being as well as reaffirming or contradicting what you already know and believe, by the wisest people throughout history. Out of the thousands of quotes and proverbs within these volumes, your personality will subconsciously pick out the most relevant quotes and proverbs to you and you alone. It would be a mistake to concentrate on only one topic because all the subjects are connected to aid you in reaching your own epiphany. Many of the most profound quotes and proverbs are recorded under various topics throughout the book. Though you may only be interested in "Success & Failure," many of the quotes and proverbs attributed to success can also be found under "Leadership," "Attitude," or even "Life, Purpose, & Growth," for example. The aim of this huge collection of human wisdom is enlightenment: to assist the readers in realizing what is truly important in life, as well as to find their true self; to shatter the illusions that everyone builds for themselves through false assumptions and stereotypes; to find their true inner being; to find purpose; and, most importantly, to discover what makes them and them alone happy. To receive the full benefit of these volumes and to fully immerse yourself in self-discovery, you must commit to studying the entire collection. If you only want to scratch the surface of what is important in life, then limit yourself to a single volume. But if you want to master your true purpose, then study all four volumes.
The Cat and the Tao
Author: Kwong Kuen Shan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743453352
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Artist and author Kwong Kuen Shan's exquisite paintings portray intricately rendered cats in a wide variety of situations and settings, from the garden to the pond to the windowsill, each one of which brings to life the specific Taoist or Confucian text that accompanies it. Full color.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743453352
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Artist and author Kwong Kuen Shan's exquisite paintings portray intricately rendered cats in a wide variety of situations and settings, from the garden to the pond to the windowsill, each one of which brings to life the specific Taoist or Confucian text that accompanies it. Full color.
Manage Your Time, Your Work, Yourself
Author: Merrill E. Douglass
Publisher: Amacom Books
ISBN: 9780814478257
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Working faster won't save you more time. Neither will working longer hours. But changing time-squandering behavior can lead to less stress, a more balanced life - and greater accomplishments. This newly revised popular guide outlines seven steps that will transform time wasters into time masters. Covering every aspect of time management, it shows you how to: set priorities, distinguish short- from long-term goals, schedule activities, analyze time, streamline paperwork, minimize interruptions, manage travel time and conquer procrastination. A miniquiz at the beginning of each chapter pinpoints areas for improvement that you can incorporate into your own Time Management Profile. You'll also find many worksheets to complete throughout the book to help you better manage your busy life.
Publisher: Amacom Books
ISBN: 9780814478257
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Working faster won't save you more time. Neither will working longer hours. But changing time-squandering behavior can lead to less stress, a more balanced life - and greater accomplishments. This newly revised popular guide outlines seven steps that will transform time wasters into time masters. Covering every aspect of time management, it shows you how to: set priorities, distinguish short- from long-term goals, schedule activities, analyze time, streamline paperwork, minimize interruptions, manage travel time and conquer procrastination. A miniquiz at the beginning of each chapter pinpoints areas for improvement that you can incorporate into your own Time Management Profile. You'll also find many worksheets to complete throughout the book to help you better manage your busy life.
Daodejing
Author: Laozi
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191607258
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
'Of ways you may speak, but not the Perennial Way; By names you may name, but not the Perennial Name.' The best-loved of all the classical books of China and the most universally popular, the Daodejing or Classic of the Way and Life-Force is a work that defies definition. It encapsulates the main tenets of Daoism, and upholds a way of being as well as a philosophy and a religion. The dominant image is of the Way, the mysterious path through the whole cosmos modelled on the great Silver River or Milky Way that traverses the heavens. A life-giving stream, the Way gives rise to all things and holds them in her motherly embrace. It enables the individual, and society as a whole, to harmonize the disparate demands of daily life and achieve a more profound level of understanding. This new translation draws on the latest archaeological finds and brings out the word play and poetry of the original. Simple commentary accompanies the text, and the introduction provides further historical and interpretative context. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191607258
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
'Of ways you may speak, but not the Perennial Way; By names you may name, but not the Perennial Name.' The best-loved of all the classical books of China and the most universally popular, the Daodejing or Classic of the Way and Life-Force is a work that defies definition. It encapsulates the main tenets of Daoism, and upholds a way of being as well as a philosophy and a religion. The dominant image is of the Way, the mysterious path through the whole cosmos modelled on the great Silver River or Milky Way that traverses the heavens. A life-giving stream, the Way gives rise to all things and holds them in her motherly embrace. It enables the individual, and society as a whole, to harmonize the disparate demands of daily life and achieve a more profound level of understanding. This new translation draws on the latest archaeological finds and brings out the word play and poetry of the original. Simple commentary accompanies the text, and the introduction provides further historical and interpretative context. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.