Vegetable Roots (Cai Gen Tan) was written by the Ming dynasty scholar Hong Ying-ming. The book is a crystallization of the essences of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism, advising people to live in peace, treat others with kindness, and avoid extremes in all matters. In Chinese-speaking communities worldwide, it is not only a household name but has also significantly influenced their attitude toward life.
Vegetable Roots was written by the Chinese scholar Hong Ying-ming in the late 16th century. The book is a crystallization of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism, which teaches people to love peace, to be kind and not to go to extremes. These teachings are not only well known to Chinese around the world but also have greatly influenced their attitude towards life.
Miva: the next reading experience beyond audiobooks
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