"Book of Rites University" is an essay on Confucian thoughts of self-cultivation, governing the country and leveling the world. It was originally the 42nd volume of The Book of Rites of Dai Xiao, which was said to have been written by Ceng Zi during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. In fact, it is a Confucian work in the Qin and Han Dynasties, and it is an important work for China to discuss educational theory in ancient times. The full text is concise, profound and far-reaching, which mainly summarizes the pre-Qin Confucian moral cultivation theory and the basic principles and methods of moral cultivation.
Excerpt from the original text: Everyone knows everything, everyone knows it and is sincere, sincere and upright, upright and upright, upright and upright, upright and upright at home, upright at home and then governing the country, and governing the country is peaceful.
Translation: knowledge can only be acquired through the understanding and research of everything; After acquiring knowledge, the idea can be sincere; Only after the idea is sincere can the mind be correct; Only with a correct attitude can we cultivate our own character; Only through the cultivation of character can we manage the fief well; Only when the fiefs are well managed can the country be well governed; Only when the country is well governed can the world be peaceful.
The impact of work
As an article in The Book of Rites, Daxue has a direct inspiration to Confucianism. Especially after the rise of Neo-Confucianism in Song Dynasty, imperial examinations played a great role. After the Song Dynasty, almost every scholar was influenced by the university.
"University" emphasizes the improvement of learners' moral cultivation and the spirit of caring for and participating in society, which is of positive significance for forming a good social atmosphere and promoting social development. The idea of "cultivation, equality, governance and equality" put forward by "University" has almost become the only standard ideal for scholars. This kind of thought advocates actively joining the WTO, paying attention to self-cultivation, caring about people's sufferings, striving to improve people's livelihood, maintaining social stability and supporting unity, which has played an important role in social prosperity and stability.
Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-cultivate one's morality, govern the country and level the world.