呻吟語

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lü, Kun, 1536-1618

Language:

Chinese

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Shen Yin Yu

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"呻吟語" by Kun Lü is a philosophical treatise written in the late 16th century. This text delves into the experiences of suffering, personal reflections on health and illness, and the deeper meanings behind emotions and existence. The work explores the universal nature of pain and understanding, encouraging readers to contemplate their own experiences and the connections to the plight of others. The opening of "呻吟語" introduces the author's thoughts on the nature of illness and suffering, revealing a deeply personal struggle with chronic ailments. The author reflects on the difficulty of articulating pain and the fleeting nature of health, as well as the insights gained from shared experiences of suffering with others. Through conversations with a friend, the text underscores the idea that all individuals carry their own burdens and that awareness of these shared struggles can foster empathy and compassion, culminating in a broader understanding of life's inherent challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chu-Yu Huang

Notes:

Release date is 2008-05-22