Chinese Philosophy - what is the meaning of "中(zhong)" in chinese philosophy.

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Comment by Richard Roman on May 10, 2012 at 18:14

Many thanks to Pepper and everyone who came - an illuminating evening but I still have no idea as to what this crazy world is all about!

Comment by Richard Roman on May 9, 2012 at 8:42

I will bring some copies of the basic info that will be discussed

Comment by Richard Roman on May 7, 2012 at 21:30

This could be a very interesting evening!

Comment by Pepper.Invictus on May 5, 2012 at 23:38

The Doctrine of the mean,just reading these words following is enough.

What Heaven has conferred is called The Nature; an accordance with this nature is
called The Path of duty; the regulation of this path is called Instruction.
The path may not be left for an instant. If it could be left, it would not be the path. On
this account, the superior man does not wait till he sees things, to be cautious, nor
till he hears things, to be apprehensive.
There is nothing more visible than what is secret, and nothing more manifest than
what is minute. Therefore the superior man is watchful over himself, when he is
alone.
While there are no stirrings of pleasure, anger, sorrow, or joy, the mind may be said
to be in the state of Equilibrium. When those feelings have been stirred, and they act
in their due degree, there ensues what may be called the state of Harmony. This
Equilibrium is the great root from which grow all the human actings in the world,
and this Harmony is the universal path which they all should pursue.
Let the states of equilibrium and harmony exist in perfection, and a happy order will
prevail throughout heaven and earth, and all things will be nourished and flourish.

Comment by Pepper.Invictus on May 5, 2012 at 22:10

oh,richard,i just saw ur message,i don't know how to link the website to download the book ,pinvictus@126 is my email adress ,who wanna the e-book, please connect with me and i will send the E-books as soon as possible : )

Comment by Richard Roman on May 5, 2012 at 19:47

I can e-mail the book that pepper will be basing his discussion on. Check the Event Description - I have given details of my e-mail address

Comment by Heather Spaeth on May 5, 2012 at 11:53

Ditto Richard, I'd love to know if there's something in English we can look for in the future or download!  I'll try to be there cuz I've very interested! :)

Comment by Richard Roman on May 5, 2012 at 11:41

Pepper - if you are reading - could you post a link to the book you suggested we read?