Zhou, 1945 was born in Shanghai, 1967 graduated from the philosophy department of Peking University, and198/kloc-0 graduated from the philosophy department of the Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. He is currently a researcher at the Institute of Philosophy, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. He is the author of academic monographs Nietzsche: The Turn of the Century, Nietzsche and Metaphysics, Random Thoughts on Man and Eternity, Poetry Collection, Prose Collection, Watching Distance, Every The Way, Silence, Documentary Works Niu Niu: A Father's Notes, and Silent Notes on king george island, Antarctica.
There is a saying circulating in the university: "Boys should learn from Wang Xiaobo and girls should learn from Zhou Guoping." Zhou's works have won the favor of countless readers because of his literary talent and philosophical thinking. Whether in the flower season or in his later years, we can all gain wisdom and detachment from his words.
His main works include: Looking into the Distance, Quietly, Nietzsche: At the Turn of the Century, Man and Eternity, Nietzsche and Metaphysics, Collected Works of Zhou, Niu Niu-A Father's Notes, etc. The main translations are: Selected Works of Nietzsche's Aesthetics, Nietzsche's Poems, Idol's Dusk, etc.
Zhou: I hope to embark on this spiritual path again.
On July 9, scholars and business school students who participated in last year's experience tour and this year's Gobi Challenge reunited to relive that stormy day. At the event site, we met the famous scholar Mr. Zhou and had a brief interview.
According to the notes of the contestants who participated in the Gobi Challenge this year, the terrain along this road is basically desert Gobi saline-alkali land, covered with camel thorns and often harassed by grass soldiers and leeches. It can be said that the environment is slightly difficult. So what motivates you to stick to the whole process?
Zhou: First of all, I don't think it is very difficult. Although I'm a little tired after walking for four days, I don't think it takes much perseverance to finish it. I still have the ability. Speaking of motivation, I think this is a very interesting thing. For me, for myself, this kind of experience is rare. Walking in the Gobi itself is very attractive, and this is the way Xuanzang walked, which must have cultural content.
You once said that the best people have some unique qualities, so does Master Xuanzang also have such qualities?
Zhou: Anyway, Xuanzang has the best human qualities. He has perseverance and concentration, and his courage and strength to do a good job are very strong. Moreover, he is meticulous and meticulous. He translated many scriptures and works, which many people could not do.
In your blog, there is an article called "It is shameful to forget Xuanzang". Some netizens said that I don't believe in Buddhism. Xuanzang saved Indian civilization. Whether forgotten or understood, Xuanzang is meaningless to me, and it is not shameful. What do you think of this view?
Zhou: Some netizens also asked me about the topic "It is shameful to forget Xuanzang", and I thought the word was too harsh. I used it on purpose, just to draw people's attention to this problem. This can be said from two angles: first, many people know him in many places in Asia, including Japan and India. In India, it is said that Xuanzang is a household name, and I believe this. Including Kyrgyzstan, I read in Shu Yun's book that she went to Kyrgyzstan to take the road of Xuanzang, trying to let the local people know her purpose, but I don't know how to tell them. At this time, the proprietress of the small hotel took out a map of Kyrgyzstan with Xuanzang's rubbings on it, saying that this was our hero.
In contrast, many people in China don't know Xuanzang, or only know Tang Priest, the Tang Priest on TV. I think it's pathetic. There is a difference between Tang Priest on TV and Tang Priest written by Wu Cheng'en. It is actually an interesting image. It is very sad to know only such an entertaining image, not a great figure in the history of our country.
I want to talk about this. Xuanzang is not only a Buddhist, but also has great significance in Buddhism, although he has made great contributions to Buddhism. I regard him as a great believer, a great scholar and a great academic contribution. He represents the great spirit of a nation, which is especially needed by our nation. In fact, we lack this spirit, but some great men among us have this spirit, such as Xuanzang. This is a serious spirit of pursuing truth! This spirit is lacking in the Chinese nation. There are great men like Xuanzang, but it is shameful that we have forgotten and failed to carry them forward.
Last year, you participated in an activity of "Re-taking the Road of Xuanzang". What attracted you to re-taking the Road of Xuanzang?
Zhou: After all, the "Xuanzang Road" he took last year was a very short one, only a short one when Xuanzang left Chinese mainland. This is mostly a feeling of walking, but Xuanzang walked a long way, and his purpose was to go to India to learn from the scriptures. It would be a pity if I only filmed such a short paragraph. I want to take this westbound road completely. Moreover, taking this road is not only the historical road of our Chinese nation, but also our heart!