Ling 048) young maniac commented on Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism in public, and the professor had the heart to cause a big discussion in the classroom.

"So, why are the four classical Chinese classics you see different from what I see? Judging from the text, there is no difference. Professor Morgan guided the students to do further inquiry, "It's just that everyone will have an objection to the understanding of the text, which is normal." However, I really want to take a look, what are the four famous books in the eyes of a teenager? How is it different from us? This is exactly the course objective that we are going to discuss today. ”

Kevin's heart said: It's over, it's all your own mouth, look at this big hole dug, cough!

He swallowed slowly, cleared his throat, and had to continue to answer the questions.

"According to my personal understanding, "Journey to the West" is ostensibly a series of stories of master and apprentice learning scriptures, subduing demons and eliminating demons, in fact, behind it, there are many foundations of classic myths and legends, if you don't first understand the ancient myths of ancient China, such as "Mirror Flower Yuan", "Classic of Mountains and Seas", "Fengshen Bang" and other legends, and even masterpieces like "Water Scripture Note", it is likely that you will not understand the relationship between the characters, the historical structure, and the source of mythological allusions.

"It was only after I went to high school that I slowly understood it after reading it for the Nth time, and I realized a lot of things that were different from when I was a child. For example, these three disciples are actually the complex inner world of Master Tang Seng, and they are a symbol of his multi-faceted personality and talent. ”

The students below burst into exclamations, and even Professor Morgan wondered if his hearing was 100% accurate.

Kevin explained, "You heard it right, this is my latest discovery. Speaking of which, I also have the inspiration I have experienced in my online games. Life is uneventful, and outsiders' hearts are dead. Are you still resentful, you are in pain, you are confused? It shows that you are really alive and looking for a way out of life, or spiritual liberation.

"The true scriptures are not in the western heavens, but along the way; The Buddha is not the Buddha, but the self. Those, the hordes of ghosts, monsters and goblins, and those big ghosts and little ghosts with strange powers, were originally mortals' desires and obstacles, obsessions and delusions. Therefore, each of us is the one who has to fight against the goblins and monsters all the time, and the road under the feet of ordinary people will always lead to self-salvation. We have to face them and solve them one by one, there is no escape, and there is no one to replace them. ”

"Well said, wonderful!" Du Tianchun applauded loudly and took the lead in applauding, causing a round of applauding in the classroom.

Kevin smiled knowingly and bowed in thanks. Then, as if in high spirits, he continued.

"When I was in elementary school, I liked to watch it, and it was just for fun, but the Buddhist concepts, Taoist thoughts, and patriarchal mysteries preached in it were not understandable to the bear children. "Don Quixote" and Master Tang Seng have completely different beliefs, beliefs and purposes, how can they be compared? Tang Seng is actually not stupid, but he is more Buddhist, has firm beliefs, has a high understanding, is bitter, and wise and foolish.

""Water Margin" is written about one: being forced to be helpless. Every class has a reason why they are forced to be helpless and have to fall into the grass, and their nature is also the common people who want to live a peaceful and good life, but unfortunately they are not allowed by the world, and they are finally forced to go to Liangshan. It's just that it has always been 'a king and a loser', and no matter how mediocre and incompetent the court is, it is also the embodiment of the regular mainstream, and these people have become rebellious thieves. If they really succeeded, wouldn't there be another official history of changing dynasties? One by one, they will all become princes and generals, the founding fathers of the country. It's a pity that the ending is nothing more than a loser's tragedy in the end.

""Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is a masterpiece of high IQ, not a short story in the family of three aunts and six mothers-in-law, it is a group of big men, with great brain power and a total contest of intelligence. What is contained in this book: logical thinking, human nature, military strategy, poetry and songs, is the essence of human wisdom 1,800 years ago, no worse than the mind of modern people, at that time Europe did not know where it was? If Napoleon had carefully studied the Three Kingdoms beforehand, there would have been no Fiasco at Waterloo. ”

It seems that Kevin still has a unique view of Chinese classical literature. I also want to hear what you think of "Dream of the Red Furnace". Although Professor Morgan did not fully agree with the child's point of view, he was very interested in such an in-depth discussion, and deliberately encouraged Kevin, and motioned for Kevin to speak boldly.

"Dream of Red Mansions is undoubtedly a strange book, because everyone and every time period can see what they need from it. If you like it, you can read it again and again, and there is always something new to learn from it. Kevin went on to explain, "Those who like pure literature see the beautiful poems, songs, and couplets in it; There are those who like clothing and decoration, and see the gorgeous and exquisite clothing decorations and furnishings inside;

"If you like oriental food culture, you can see delicious food, wine and soup; If you like gardening feng shui, you can see pavilions and courtyards; Those who like traditional Chinese medicine and see the traditional concept of medicine and food, health food and medicinal diet; I like etiquette and education, and I see the strictness of the hierarchy and the roundness, subtlety and thoughtfulness of dealing with people. The author is really too talented and has to admire.

"In Chinese, there are some special words called: the benevolent see the benevolent, the wise see the wise, the Buddha sees the Buddha, and in the common saying, it is: turnip greens, each has his own love. To put it more bluntly: the shell man only has dung balls in his eyes. You can understand these statements, right? Kevin smiled at Professor Morgan.

Professor Morgan nodded slightly, not sure if he really understood the proverbs.

"So it's not easy for everyone who likes this book to find the part of the content that interests them. It's like a mirror, reflecting your character and tastes. What's even more interesting is that every time you read it, you will have different benefits and perceptions, like a spring, spiraling up repeatedly. Isn't this a wonderful, encyclopedia-like classical book? Kevin ended with a rhetorical question.

"Well, I'm sorry, but I retract what I just said. Maybe it's because I don't know enough about the folklore and culture of the East. It seems that I am going to reacquaint myself with this classic. Oh, in that case, Kevin, which of the books are you interested in? Professor Morgan asked with great interest, and a great deal of doubt welled up in his mind, ignoring the fact that the recess bell had already struck.

The students present did not sneak away, and they were quieter than during class, and they all turned to look at the back row of the classroom with concern.

"I'm concerned about one of the emotions in it, which is 'rebellion'. Of course, this is only what I can interpret at the age of sixteen, the most direct and simple experience of a young man. Maybe in a few years, my feelings as an adult will also change greatly with the enrichment of experience and the maturity of thinking, but that is a matter of the future, and it has nothing to do with the current me. ”

"Well, your understanding is very good, and I couldn't agree more. Personally, I have great respect for a person who loves and is familiar with his own national culture, a person who is ashamed to admire and be proud of even his own culture and homeland, is not worthy of respect at all. So, Kevin, can you interpret in more detail the traditional Chinese civilization and philosophy that you comprehended at the age of sixteen, and tell us all about it? Professor Morgan nodded firmly, encouraging Kevin to continue, "Haven't you Orient admired Confucian culture since ancient times? Confucianism has been ingrained in the blood of every family for thousands of years, is that true? ”

"Not bad!" Kevin nodded and continued to explain.

"Everyone knows that in the traditional culture of ancient China, there are three most popular philosophical systems - Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. There is no absolute good or bad for these three, but they have their own characteristics. There are many other philosophical thoughts, such as science and mind, which developed from Confucianism. Another example is the hundred schools of thought, including the Mohists, the Legalists, the soldiers, etc., although they also have their own merits, but after all, the influence is relatively weak compared to Confucianism, let's not mention it first, just talk about what I understand Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism.

Confucianism is a typical philosophy of 'accession to the WTO'. It guides people: human nature is good, self-denial, education, struggle, loyalty, sacrifice, benevolence, trustworthiness, and filial piety. Therefore, the way of Confucius and Mencius is more motivated, positive, inspirational and practical. At the same time, it is also very in line with the management needs of the ruling class, so it has been highly respected by the monarchs of successive dynasties. Because of its strict hierarchical system, it is convenient to unify the ministers and the common people, especially compared with the Eastern society, which is more conducive to maintaining the social situation, which is relatively stable and balanced.

Monarchs, ministers, fathers, sons, and sons, people will be ranked in order of high and low, and the standards of good and bad are clear, and they cannot be crossed by half a step. So that's great for social management. But it also has a lot of drawbacks that suppress human nature, such as Jia Zheng, the old-fashioned father in "Dream of Red Mansions", and Lin Chong, the head of the 800,000 forbidden army in "Water Margin", all of which can prove the deep bone marrow of this education system. Therefore, Confucianism is the most basic philosophical system that first influenced the Han civilization. Just like the chivalrous in our martial arts novels, compared with the evil demons, most of them are actually measured by Confucian standards, sacrificing their lives for righteousness, preferring to bend rather than bend, jealousy and hatred, and cherishing their family and country and the world;

After Buddhism spread to Middle-earth, the philosophy of 'salvation' was localized, guiding people to sacrifice themselves, save suffering, abandon attachment, and accumulate virtue and do good. Good and evil will eventually be rewarded, the way of heaven is good for reincarnation, the cause and effect of cultivation in the previous life, and the blessings will be enjoyed in the future life. It is a kind of religious belief that exalts human nature, exhorts good and avoids evil, and uses the karma of the afterlife to restrain the animal nature and laissez-faire behavior of the congregation.

Since Buddhism was introduced to the Central Plains in the Tang Dynasty, it has taken root and has been widely accepted by the people, playing a significant role in stabilizing the government and the opposition and the people. The reason why it was strengthened in the Tang Dynasty should also be attributed to a generation of empress Wu Zetian. The reason is simple, Confucianism does not support women in power, while Buddhism is equal for all beings, regardless of gender. Emperor Wu must find a religion that can support her prestige in order to maintain and strengthen her power. As a result, there are Longmen Grottoes and the like, the hand-me-down of Buddha statues. Kevin paused and took a sip of pure water.

"Wonderful! Incisive! I deeply agree with and support this point of view, and thank you for being taught! Qi Guan Langyue couldn't help but applaud, took the lead in cheering for Kevin, and then signaled to him apologetically: "I'm sorry to interrupt you, continue, please continue!" ”

Under normal circumstances, the old professor's class does not prevent this kind of on-site interference, and he hopes to see the different reactions of the students around him, so that the effect is more positive and real than one point of view.

(To be continued)

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