
A devoted disciple records his candid conversations with a celebrated Confucian master, preserving the lively exchanges that shaped a pivotal chapter of Chinese philosophy. The dialogue format lets listeners hear the teacher’s sharp yet compassionate responses as his student wrestles with classic concepts like “the heart as the source of principle” and the true meaning of moral cultivation.
Through these intimate talks, the master guides the seeker toward the unity of knowing and doing, urging a direct, heart‑centered approach to virtue that goes beyond scholarly debate. Listeners will encounter vivid analogies—water’s chill, fire’s heat—as he clarifies how sincere intent alone can align one with the universal order. The work invites anyone curious about self‑examination and ethical living to explore timeless insights in a conversational, thought‑provoking style.
Language
zh
Duration
~1 hours (83K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2008-05-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1472–1529
A brilliant Ming-dynasty thinker, official, and teacher, he became one of China’s most influential philosophers by arguing that real knowledge must be lived out in action. His ideas about the mind, moral insight, and self-cultivation shaped East Asian thought for centuries.
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