Simple Confucianism (Simple Series)
by C. Alexander Simpkins, Annellen M. Simpkins
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Author: Annellen M. Simpkins, C. Alexander SimpkinsEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-06-15
ISBN: 0804831777
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
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Book Review: A rare gem on applied Confucianism
Summary: 5 Stars
Confucianism has all too often been left out from the countless books on Eastern wisdom that flood the book market today, presumably because of the mistaken yet widespread impression that Confucianism was little more than a bunch of dry ethical homilies by a stodgy old man named Confucius. Even among the Chinese themselves today, there is a sad tendency to view Confucianism as outdated and irrelevant. Nothing could be further from the truth -- Confucians actually practice certain forms of meditation not unlike Raja Yoga and have certain very interesting things to say about the nature of the universe, possibly even Confucius himself -- yet most books that discuss these lesser-known aspects of Confucianism tend to be of an academic nature, with limited attention being paid to the application of the teachings to daily life. In this respect SIMPLE CONFUCIANISM is a delightful breakthrough. Not only does it provide the reader with a knowledge of the above mentioned lesser-known side of Confucianism, it also shows you how to apply the many ideas and teachings to your life (including the more obscure ones), and how to explore them. Recommended -- if only as a necessary supplement to SIMPLE TAOISM. Hey, we all need to balance the Yin and the Yang, right? To be sure, the book could have discussed a bit more on the GREAT LEARNING and the DOCTRINE OF THE MEAN, two of the Four Books of Confucianism, as well as further developments of Confucianism since Wang Yang-Ming and into the 20th Century. Still, this book already breaks a lot of new ground, so one should be more charitable towards it!
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Confucianism has been in practice for thousands of years, but its profound meaning has never been more relevant. A code of behavior, Confucianism offers a structure within which to make personal and interpersonal moral decisions. In this era of global strife, Confucian teachings of cultivating the self and interpersonal relationships, as well as governing with peace, couldn't be more timely. Simple Confucianism teaches the basics of Confucianism and then shows you how to put its tenets into practice in your daily life. Clearly explaining the key concepts, along with a brief yet thorough history, authors Alexander and Annellen Simpkins offer this ancient practice to the minds of modern readers. Living Meditation, Zen Around the World, Meditation from Thought to Action, all published by Tuttle.Confucianism Books
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