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The IAK Association's Four Categories Collection – Article 1: The Origins
IAK协会的《四库全书》 第一篇:缘起 A Cultural Treasure Crossing Mountains and Seas 一套跨越千山万水的文化珍宝 In the vast history of Chinese culture, the "Siku Quanshu" (Four Categories Collection/the Complete Library of Four Treasures) is regarded as a cultural treasure, gathering the wisdom and thoughts of thousands of years of ancient Chinese civilization. For IAK Switzerland, dedicated to promoting cultural exchanges (West meets East, ancient meets modern), possessing an original edition of the 'Wen

Jian Geyang 山水闲人
Oct 2, 20245 min read


The Secret of Phonetics: Kumarajiva's Linguistic Legacy and Its Impact on Chinese Buddhism
拼音的秘密:鸠摩罗什的语言遗产及其对中国佛教的影响 Kumārajīva was a significant translator and scholar in the history of Buddhism. His contributions not only in translating Buddhist scriptures but also in the field of linguistics had a profound impact on Chinese culture. This article explores Kumārajīva’s achievements and his contributions to Chinese characters and Buddhist translations. 鸠摩罗什法师是佛教历史上一位极其重要的翻译家和学者。他不仅在翻译佛经方面做出了卓越贡献,还在语言学方面对中国文化产生了深远影响。本文将详细探讨鸠摩罗什法师的成就及其对中国文字和佛教翻译的贡献。 Life and Achiev

Jian Geyang 山水闲人
Jul 2, 20248 min read


The Secret to Living to 100 Years Old
一个人可以活到一百岁的秘密 难得的平淡和清净心 Rare Tranquility and Peace of Mind 一个普通人,也可以活到一百岁,选择在于自己。 An ordinary person can also live to 100 years old; the choice lies with oneself. 《黄帝内经》如是说: The "Huangdi Neijing" (The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon) says: “其次有圣人者,处天地之和,从八风之理,适嗜欲于世俗之间。无恚嗔之心,行不欲离于世,被服章,举不欲观于俗,外不劳形于事,内无思想之患,以恬愉为务,以自得为功,形体不敝,精神不散,亦可以百数。” "Next are those sages who, living in harmony with heaven and earth, follow the principles of the eight winds, temper their desires amidst the mu

Jian Geyang 山水闲人
Jun 24, 20243 min read


Cultivating Grace and Composure through the Principles of "Four No's"
Living with Magnanimity and Composure Modern individuals often criticize Confucius, not only him but also other ancient sages, contemporary figures, and those around them. This attitude of skepticism and overturning everything is quite alarming. Professional jealousy, mutual exclusion, and mutual defamation are common occurrences throughout history and across cultures. The wisdom and classics handed down by ancient sages have remained unchanged for thousands of years. We shou

Jian Geyang 山水闲人
Dec 5, 20236 min read


The Fifteen Doctrines for Practitioners by Master Wang Chongyang
Master Wang Chongyang (11 January 1113 – 22 January 1170) Taoist master and the founder of the Quanzhen School The Fifteen Doctrines for Practitioners by Master Wang Chongyang 《重阳立教十五论》 1. Residence A person who wants to become a monk needs to go to a temple. (A practitioner must have a place to live.) Proper living conditions are what the body needs. When the body has a proper place to live, the mind is peaceful gradually, the spirit is comfortable, which is the beginning

Jian Geyang 山水闲人
Dec 3, 202311 min read


Inspiration from 'Historical Records: Essentials of Six Schools' for Modern Life (Part 1 of 7)
浅谈《史记.论六家之要旨》对现代生活的启发 七篇连载之一 总论:经史合参的重要性 Chapter 1 General The Importance of Combining Classics and History 近代到现代,人类历史和生活有了很大的变化。随着科技的发展,人类开始进入电子和数字时代,电脑和人工智能突飞猛进,人类的未来何去何从?我们是否跟古人有了很大的区别? From the modern era to the present day, human history and daily life have undergone profound changes. With the rapid development of science and technology, humanity has entered the electronic and digital age. Computers and artificial intelligence are advancing at an unprecedented pace. What

Jian Geyang 山水闲人
Oct 4, 202310 min read
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