Buddha-nature is a latent seed or potentiality inherent to the sentient beings that may, once matured, result in the achievement of Buddhahood. Buddha-nature, or Buddha element, is universally present in all sentient beings, thanks to which, those who can withstand the difficult engagement of (Buddhist) practice throughout their lives in samsara, wi…
The term was first proposed by the Southern Dynasties literary critic Liu Xie (465?-520? or 532?) in The Literary Mind and the Carving of Dragons as a summary of the prevailing literary style in the Jian’an era at the end of the Han Dynasty. Through their works, the literary figures of the era gave free play to their talent in expressing their d…
Fish cannot survive in the water that is too clear. With no plankton in water, fish have nothing to feed on and are bound to die. This is a natural phenomenon. Drawing inspiration on it, ancient Chinese believed that one should not set the bar too high for a person or something, criticize a person for failing to be perfect, or be too strict with ot…
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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