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Caigentan: Selected Wisdom (Volume I): Selected Wisdom (Volume I): Selected Wisdom (Volume I)
Hardcover
Fiction AnthologiesChinese ArtGeneral Eastern Religions
Publisher: Icultures Publications
Published: Jul 28 2026
Pages: 174
Weight: 1.79
Height: 0.63 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Caigentan: Selected Wisdom (Volume I) is the eighth title in Lillian Don's Chinese Calligraphy Art Series, a collection dedicated to presenting China's literary classics through original calligraphy, bilingual translation, and contemporary interpretation.
This volume features 75 carefully selected passages from Caigentan, one of China's most celebrated classics on self-cultivation, moral character, and the art of living. Organized into three thematic sections-Self-Cultivation, Human Relations, and Reflection-each selection includes the original Chinese text, Lillian Don's original calligraphy, a modern Chinese interpretation, and an English translation, making the wisdom of this timeless classic accessible to readers around the world.
Drawing upon the traditions of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, Caigentan offers enduring insights into integrity, humility, resilience, leadership, and harmonious living. Although written centuries ago, its reflections remain remarkably relevant in today's fast-changing world.
More than a bilingual edition of a Chinese classic, this book is also a celebration of Chinese calligraphy as a living art form. By bringing together literature, philosophy, and visual art, it offers readers an inspiring journey into the richness of China's cultural heritage.
《菜根谭精选（一）》是Lillian Don书法艺术系列（Lillian Don's Chinese Calligraphy Art Series）的第八册。本系列以中国历代经典名著为基础，将传统书法艺术与经典文学相结合，通过原创书法作品、中英对照和现代诠释，向全球读者传播中华文化的智慧与美学。
本书精选《菜根谭》中75则最具代表性的经典格言，按修省、应酬、评议三大主题编排，每篇均收录原文、现代白话解读及英文译文，让古典智慧更加贴近现代生活，也方便国际读者阅读与理解。
《菜根谭》融合儒、释、道三家思想，以简洁深刻的语言阐述修身养性、待人处世、人格修炼与人生哲学，数百年来一直被誉为中华传统文化中的修身经典。无论是寻求内心平静、提升领导智慧，还是探索东方哲学与中华文化，本书都将带给读者跨越时空的人生启迪。
作为书法艺术系列的重要作品，本书不仅是一部经典读本，更是一件融合文学、哲学与中国书法艺术的文化作品，让读者在欣赏书法之美的同时，感悟中华经典的永恒智慧。
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