Baopuzi Outer Chapter

The book "Bao Pu Zi Wai Pian" is very thoughtful. Through the dialogue between ordinary people and officials, it explores the relationship between nobleness and secularity, ambition and reality. The views in the book are unique and thought-provoking. As Yimin said, we can't just look at the immediate interests, we must have lofty aspirations. At the same time, we cannot blindly pursue lofty ideals, but must know how to adapt to the current situation. This book made me understand that I must have my own persistence and learn to be flexible on the road of life.

There are many traditional Chinese characters that need to be understood in conjunction with listening and speaking.

The books of the ancients are truly treasures for enlightenment; The autumn of this life is actually a place of spiritual practice. Fortunately, I have read it, so I will keep it in my pocket and read it when I can; Now that it has come, I am happy to know my destiny and implement it.

The words are concise and concise, knowledgeable about the past and present, and highly knowledgeable and far-sighted. It is really a good book for self-cultivation, governing the country and bringing peace to the world. Fortunately to see it "Baopuzi" was written by Ge Hong in the Jin Dynasty (Eastern Jin Dynasty). It is a Taoist classic. It covers Taoism, alchemy, medicine, politics, society, human affairs and other aspects. It is divided into inner and outer chapters. The "Inner Pian" discusses magical prescriptions, refining elixirs, ghosts and seals, maintaining health and prolonging life, exorcising evil spirits and eliminating misfortunes, and belongs to Taoist theory; the "Outer Pian" talks about social secularity, current affairs and humanities, and the gains and losses of life, and belongs to the category of Confucian political theory. The two inner and outer chapters complement each other and embody Ge Hong's ideological system of "Confucianism and Taoism". "Bao Pu" is a Taoist term, and the concept of Bao Pu originates from "Laozi" "seeing simplicity, embracing simplicity, and being less selfish and less greedy". The author of this book integrates the concepts of Confucianism, Legalism, and Taoism. He not only emphasizes the Confucian morality of benevolence and righteousness, but also absorbs the legal thought of Legalism and the pragmatic spirit of Taoism. It also embodies the Taoist idea of ​​conforming to nature and being less selfish. It is not recommended to listen to this book. You can read it slowly and carefully. Book friends who are lucky enough to read it will naturally understand its profound meaning after reading it.