A man of virtue seeks to establish and practice dao rather than pursue his own livelihood. Men of virtue originally referred to males from the ruling class and aristocracy, but later referred generally to virtuous and talented individuals. dao here means fundamental principles and way of life; “livelihood” means basic resources for subsistence. As…
This term means to treat people and things with reverence. Respect is a virtue expounded by Confucian scholars which requires people to maintain a reverential attitude towards a particular group of people or things. For example, those in a lower position should respect their superiors, and the young should respect elders. In the context of differen…
Bodhi refers to the noblest form of wisdom, which is capable of eliminating affliction. The literal meaning of the term is "enlightenment" or "awakening." It refers to the wisdom that can do away with afflictions of all kinds, which hinder the believer's progress towards his or her ultimate enlightenment. Admittedly, bodhi is the ultimate destinatio…
The purposes of the Project are to select the concepts in Chinese culture and thought that reflect the characteristics of the country's traditional culture and the Chinese people's way of thinking, and that embody the core values of China.
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