Confucianism

Mencius speaks with a voice that is both steady and deeply human. His words remind us that goodness is already in the heart, and it can grow when we care for it each day. In this post, I’ve gathered a few selected lines that stood out to me. I hope they bring gentle guidance and encouragement as you continue on your path.

In the Mencius, there is a quiet line that keeps drawing me back: 「我善養吾浩然之氣。」—“I have learned to nurture the upright integrity within me.” It points to a kind of strength that does not come from force, approval, or moral display, but from staying true to what we already know is right. This reflection explores why that idea feels so familiar and how Confucian, Buddhist, and Daoist teachings all seem to point to the same quiet ground within us.

I found another chapter in the book, The True Teachings of Confucianism (孔教真理), "Restrain Yourself and Be Careful When Alone." Saint Zengzi

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