Rumi and Confucius


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Despite the fact that Confucius and Rumi were born in different periods and places, both were born at a time of social upheaval and political turmoil. Consequently, both thinkers tried to provide the means for their people to overcome the times of difficulty, first by understanding, cultivating, and realizing their human potentialities and then by transforming themselves, their families, and their societies. This book examines the core ideas of these two great thinkers and provides anthropocosmic insights into their ideas on nature, family, and music.




Rumi and Confucius on Meaning of Life


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Despite the fact that Confucius and Rumi were born in different periods and places, both were born at a time of social upheaval and political turmoil. Consequently, both thinkers tried to provide the means for their people to overcome the times of difficulty, first by understanding, cultivating, and realizing their human potentialities and then by transforming themselves, their families, and their societies. This book examines the core ideas of these two great thinkers and provides anthropocosmic insights into their ideas on nature, family, and music.




Whispers of the East: Timeless Wisdom from Confucius, Buddha, Rumi, and Lao Tzu


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Welcome to "Whispers of the East: Timeless Wisdom from Confucius, Buddha, Rumi, and Lao Tzu." In this collection, we embark on a journey through the profound teachings and insights of some of the greatest Eastern philosophers to have graced humanity with their wisdom. Throughout history, the East has been a cradle of spiritual and philosophical enlightenment, giving rise to timeless principles and profound truths that continue to resonate with seekers of wisdom across cultures and generations. In this book, you will encounter the enduring wisdom of Confucius, the founder of Confucianism, whose teachings on morality, ethics, and social harmony have profoundly shaped Eastern thought for millennia. You will delve into the profound teachings of Buddha, the enlightened one, whose path to awakening has inspired countless seekers to transcend suffering and find inner peace. You will explore the mystical poetry of Rumi, the renowned Persian poet and Sufi mystic, whose words dance with the beauty of love, spirituality, and the divine. And you will contemplate the timeless insights of Lao Tzu, the ancient Chinese philosopher and author of the Tao Te Ching, whose teachings on the Tao, or the Way, offer profound guidance on living in harmony with the natural order of the universe. Each quote in this collection serves as a beacon of light, inviting you to reflect, contemplate, and integrate these timeless teachings into your own life's journey. May these whispers from the East inspire you, uplift you, and guide you on the path to greater understanding, compassion, and inner peace.







The Life and Teachings of Confucius


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This edition is a general account of the Chinese classics and contains a Life of Confucius, the ' Analects ' which describe his opinions, the translation of two standard works of the Confucian school, called 'The Great Learning,' and 'The Doctrine of the Mean,' written by his celebrated grandson. We commend the work most heartily to those who value such studies, as conveying to them, in a small compass and on the highest authority, a clear view of the position and opinions of the great sage who, for two thousand years, has ruled the literary world of China.




Confucius


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Concise, carefully researched, and well written, this volume presents an excellent introduction to the life and thought of one of history's most significant thinkers-a book sure to appeal to anyone interested in the philosophical, political, and religious movements of the ancient Far East.




The Wisdom of Confucius - 6 books in One Edition


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The collection of writings by Confucius includes : The Life, Labours and Doctrines of Confucius (Unabridged) The Great Learning (Unabridged) Classic of History (Part 1 & 2: The Book of Thang & The Books of Yü) The Analects (The Revised James Legge Translation) Doctrine of The Mean (or How to Achieve Equilibrium) The Great Learning (A short Confucian text + Commentary by Tsang) Confucius (551–479 BC) was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history.







Confucius


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A beautifully illustrated biography of a man whose philosophy shaped the course of Chinese history: the great teacher Confucius.




The Most Venerable Book (Shang Shu)


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A wonderfully enjoyable storehouse of ancient Chinese history and legends, which also has an important role in understanding 21st-century China 'And remember: Heaven's blessing will cease forever if there's despair and poverty in your lands' The Most Venerable Book (also known as The Book of History) is one of the Five Classics, a key work of Chinese literature which preserves some of the most ancient and dramatic chronicles of the history, both real and mythological, of the Chinese state. For many centuries it was a central work for anyone wishing to work for the Imperial administration, preserving as it does a fascinating mixture of key Confucian concepts as well as page after page of heroes, benevolent rulers, sagacious ministers, and struggles against flood, corruption and vicious, despotic rulers. The First Emperor tried in 213 BC to have all copies of the book destroyed because of its subversive implication that 'the Mandate of Heaven' could be withdrawn from rulers who failed their people. For similar reasons it was also banned by Chairman Mao. Extraordinarily, the values of The Most Venerable Book have been revived by the Chinese government of the 2010s.