FIFTEEN LESSONS IN LIVING WISDOM FROM THE CHINESE CLASSICS: A Practical Guide to Character, Wisdom, and Daily Living - Brossura

Khong, Habibullah

Brossura

ISBN 13: 9798196886874

Casa editrice: Independently published, 2026

Riassunto

Fifteen timeless lessons from the Chinese classics — made simple, practical, and memorable for modern daily life.

In today’s noisy world of short videos, social media, instant reactions, peer pressure, and constant comparison, many people know more information than ever before, but still struggle to find clarity, peace, and direction.

Fifteen Lessons in Living Wisdom from the Chinese Classics presents ancient Chinese wisdom in a simple and practical way for today’s readers.

Each chapter begins with one classical saying from works such as The Analects, The Great Learning, Tao Te Ching, Mencius, The Art of War, The Book of Rites, The Book of Songs, and The Book of Documents. The wisdom is then explained in easy English and supported by the story of a historical figure who lived out the lesson in a memorable way.

Through the lives of figures such as Zeng Guofan, Zhuge Liang, Zhang Qian, Yan Hui, Liu Bei, Wang Yangming, Sima Yi, Fan Zhongyan, Emperor Wen of Han, Liu Bang, Wen Tianxiang, Confucius, Yan Zi, Zhang Liang, and Tao Yuanming, readers are invited to reflect on virtues that remain deeply relevant today:
careful speech, steady thinking, broad-mindedness, contentment, gentleness, stillness, strategic patience, moral courage, life rhythm, harmony, conscience, humility, character, self-protection, and freedom from fame.

This is not a scholarly commentary. It is a practical guide for young readers, parents, teachers, mentors, leaders, professionals, and lifelong learners who wish to live with greater wisdom, dignity, and peace.

Each chapter includes:

• A classical Chinese saying
• A simple English meaning
• An easy explanation
• A historical story
• Wisdom for today
• An easy memory line
• Reflection questions for daily life

This book is written in the spirit of the Empty Cup Advantage: the belief that a humble and teachable heart is the beginning of wisdom.

Ancient wisdom is not old when it continues to guide the living. These fifteen lessons are small lamps for the heart — helping readers slow down, think clearly, act wisely, and live more meaningfully.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Independently published
• Data di pubblicazione: 2026
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 13: 9798196886874
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 96
• Redattore: Tiew S.H.
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