Cai Gen Tan + Evening Talks Around the Fireplace + Small Window Secrets

"Chinese People's Unique Knowledge of Life" is a collection of three books: "Cai Gen Tan", "Night Talk around the Stove" and "Little Window". It is known as the "Three Wonderful Books on Life". The predecessors planted trees, and the descendants enjoy the shade. The three books are all good words and "wonderful" words on life summarized by the predecessors with their lifetime wisdom. The principles of how to behave in the world will never go out of style. Reading the article carefully will be of endless benefit. "Cai Gen Tan" was written by Hong Yingming in the Ming Dynasty. His book covers all aspects of life such as self-cultivation, social conduct, dealing with others, and dealing with things. It integrates the thoughts of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. The writing style is concise and beautiful, and it also contains profound philosophy. When you read it carefully, every word has been carefully considered, and you can easily pick up philosophical sentences. It is as simple and unpretentious as a vegetable root, but its taste becomes stronger and stronger as you read it, leaving you with endless aftertaste. This book is based on the 1931 Tao Xiang-edited version of "Two Types of Books by Huanchu Taoist". "Weilu Night Talk" was written by Wang Yongbin in the Qing Dynasty. It takes "settling down and establishing a career" as the general topic, and covers ten aspects including morality, self-cultivation, reading, living in poverty and teaching, educating children, loyalty, filial piety, diligence and thrift, etc., Revealing the profound meaning that "establishing morality, meritorious service, and establishing words" are all based on "establishing a career". The language is plain, but each word is exquisite. It describes a gentleman's experience of self-cultivation and social conduct. It is narrated in a casual and homely way. Reading it is like holding the stove in the cold winter and listening to the earnest teachings of a kind and wise elder. This book is based on the 1935 Shanghai Mingshan Bookstore edition. "The Secret of Small Window" was written by Chen Jiru in the Ming Dynasty. The whole book is divided into twelve volumes: Ji Xing, Ji Qing, Ji Qiao, Ji Ling, Ji Su, Ji Jing, Ji Yun, Ji Qi, Ji Qi, Ji Hao, Ji Fa and Ji Qian. It begins with "Xing" and ends with "Qian". Although it is mixed in the dust, it still sees things outside. Its aphorisms are exquisite, short and exquisite, prompting people to be vigilant and beneficial to their minds. Reading this book is like taking a dose of refreshing powder, which has the effect of cultivating one's sentiments and refreshing one's mind. This book is compiled based on the 1935 edition of the "Guoxue Rare Library" of the Central Bookstore.