- 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
Dictionary
The Scripture of the Founding Master
Chapter Four: The Way of Humanity
36
The Founding Master scolded Kim Namch’ŏn about a certain matter, then said to Mun Chŏnggyu, “What I’ve scolded Namch’ŏn about does not pertain only to Namch’ŏn. What do you think, Chŏnggyu? Whomever I might scold, you, Chŏnggyu, should first examine your own conduct: if you have committed the same mistake, correct it; and if not, keep reminding yourself about it so that you do not commit the same error in the future. Never criticize or be scornful of the person being scolded. A foolish person is so engrossed in pointing out the faults of others that he is oblivious to his own; a wise person examines his own faults and has no time for others’ pros and cons.”
The Scripture of the Founding Master
Chapter Four: The Way of Humanity
36
The Founding Master scolded Kim Namch’ŏn about a certain matter, then said to Mun Chŏnggyu, “What I’ve scolded Namch’ŏn about does not pertain only to Namch’ŏn. What do you think, Chŏnggyu? Whomever I might scold, you, Chŏnggyu, should first examine your own conduct: if you have committed the same mistake, correct it; and if not, keep reminding yourself about it so that you do not commit the same error in the future. Never criticize or be scornful of the person being scolded. A foolish person is so engrossed in pointing out the faults of others that he is oblivious to his own; a wise person examines his own faults and has no time for others’ pros and cons.”
