- Chapter One: Prologue
- Chapter Two: Doctrine
- Chapter Three: Practice
- Chapter Four: The Way of Humanity
- Chapter Five: Cause and Effect
- Chapter Six: Doubts Clarified
- Chapter Seven: The Principle of the Nature
- Chapter Eight: Buddhahood
- Chapter Nine: Sending on Spirits in Transition
- Chapter Ten: Belief and Dedication
- Chapter Eleven: Maxims
- Chapter Twelve: Exemplary Acts
- Chapter Thirteen: On the Order
- Chapter Fourteen: Prospects
- Chapter Fifteen: Entrusting
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The Scripture of the Founding Master
Chapter Four: The Way of Humanity
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On a New Year’s Day, the Founding Master said, “I received New Year’s bows from many people today. If I were like secular people, I would return your greetings with either food or gifts, but instead I will tell you a secret to help you live safely in the impending time of troubles. So, take it as a paradigm.” Then, he wrote out a poem by an ancient sage for them:
For living in this world, gentleness is most precious,
Rigidity is the root of catastrophe.
In speaking, always hesitate like a stutterer.
For matters at hand, respond slowly like a dullard.
The more urgent the situation, the more leisurely consider it.
In peaceful times, don’t forget future perils,
If you live your life following these maxims,
You will truly be a fine man.
At the end of this verse, he added another line, “If you conducts yourself according to these guidelines, you will always live in peace and bliss.”
The Scripture of the Founding Master
Chapter Four: The Way of Humanity
34
On a New Year’s Day, the Founding Master said, “I received New Year’s bows from many people today. If I were like secular people, I would return your greetings with either food or gifts, but instead I will tell you a secret to help you live safely in the impending time of troubles. So, take it as a paradigm.” Then, he wrote out a poem by an ancient sage for them:-br-ita_tFor living in this world, gentleness is most precious,-br-Rigidity is the root of catastrophe.-br-In speaking, always hesitate like a stutterer. -br-For matters at hand, respond slowly like a dullard. -br-The more urgent the situation, the more leisurely consider it. -br-In peaceful times, don’t forget future perils, -br-If you live your life following these maxims,-br-You will truly be a fine man. itb_t-br-At the end of this verse, he added another line, “If you conducts yourself according to these guidelines, you will always live in peace and bliss.”
