Taixu (太虚) refers to a state of void in both space and things. Zhang Zai（1020-1077）, a thinker in the Song Dynasty, elaborated on the meaning of taixu, or great void. He believed that all things in heaven and on earth were made up of qi (气), and that taixu was its natural state, which was formless and motionless. When taixu coalesced, it turned…
Make harmony a top priority. He (和) indicates congruity and appropriateness. It is a state of congenial co-existence on the basis of due respect for differences and diversity. At first, this phrase referred to the role of li (礼rites / social norms) which is to keep citizens of distinct social status co-existing in a harmonious way, with everybody …
It’s the key to governance to ensure sustained stability. Zheng (政) refers to the fundamental systems, laws, and policies of a state. Gui (贵) means the most valuable thing. Youheng (有恒) means to ensure stability. A country, especially a large country, must preserve the constancy of its basic systems and fundamental laws. Laws, especially fundam…
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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