Ren
The Ancient Chinese Art of Finding Peace and Fulfilment
Published on 3. February 2022
Book
Hardback
190 pages
978-1-78739-822-1 (ISBN)
Description
A beautiful look at the Ancient Chinese philosophy of Ren and how it can help us with our hectic modern lives.
The Chinese character for Ren ? combines the word for 'person' ?and the number 'two' ?, representing human connection. And in the teachings of ancient philosopher Confucius, Ren is the study of our relationship with those around us.
In this accessible and beautiful book, Yen Ooi explains the various facets of Ren and explores how this philosophy applies to everything from our relationship with ourselves and the people in our lives, to how we relate to society and the wider world.
She shows us how, using the basic principles of Ren and through simple changes to our lives, we can connect better with friends, family and colleagues, become helpful members of society and find fulfilment in ideas of community, justice, morality and compassion.
The Chinese character for Ren ? combines the word for 'person' ?and the number 'two' ?, representing human connection. And in the teachings of ancient philosopher Confucius, Ren is the study of our relationship with those around us.
In this accessible and beautiful book, Yen Ooi explains the various facets of Ren and explores how this philosophy applies to everything from our relationship with ourselves and the people in our lives, to how we relate to society and the wider world.
She shows us how, using the basic principles of Ren and through simple changes to our lives, we can connect better with friends, family and colleagues, become helpful members of society and find fulfilment in ideas of community, justice, morality and compassion.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Headline Publishing Group
Product notice
Trade binding
Illustrations
40 illus
Dimensions
Height: 180 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
450 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78739-822-1 (9781787398221)
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02/2022
Welbeck
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Yen Ooi is a writer-researcher who explores East and Southeast Asian culture, identity and values. Her projects aim to cultivate cultural engagement in our modern, technology-driven lives. She is a PhD candidate at Royal Holloway, University of London. She writes fiction, non-fiction, poetry and computer games. www.yenooi.com