SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 20.5

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    Juan

    This Han Feizi passage frames ritual as inner feeling’s outer form. It outlines the Dao-virtue-benevolence-righteousness-ritual order, stressing true ritual is spiritual self-cultivation.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 20.4

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    Juan

    This Han Feizi excerpt defines righteousness as rule-based, purposeful conduct. It upholds social hierarchy and proper roles, distinct from spontaneous benevolence.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 20.3

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    Juan

    This Han Feizi excerpt defines true benevolence. It is spontaneous inner care for others, free from calculation or reward-seeking, distinct from performative kindness.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 20.2

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    Juan

    This Han Feizi passage redefines Daoist emptiness and non-action. True emptiness is spontaneous mental freedom, not forced practice. Natural non-action nurtures virtue and enables effective rule.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 20.1

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    Juan

    This Han Feizi excerpt interprets Daoist virtue. True virtue is inner wholeness through non-action and desirelessness, not outward display. Striving for virtue deliberately ruins it.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 19.5

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    Juan

    This Han Feizi passage stresses public-private separation. Rulers must enforce strict laws and rewards/punishments, curbing private favors to maintain order.