Cultivate your body: sit quietly and think about your own faults; don't talk about others' faults

修身：静坐常思己过，闲谈莫论人非

It is very important for life to "sit quietly and always think about your own faults, and not to talk about others' faults".

----- Zhuge Changqing

   There is a good saying in Qing-Jin Ying's "Aphorisms and Associated Walls": "Sit quietly and always think about your faults, and do not discuss others' faults in idle talk.

   According to Zhuge Changqing, this saying can be used as an important principle in the cultivation of one's moral character.

      What does it mean to "sit quietly and think about one's faults"?

    According to Zhuge Changqing, "Sitting in silence and thinking about one's faults" ---- means that one should sit in silence and reflect on one's faults, so that one can keep a clear head and ensure that one does not make mistakes.

   It is important to constantly think about whether there are any problems with one's thoughts, actions, words, good deeds, filial piety to parents, treatment of family members and other aspects. If you do, you should correct them.

   Confucianism advocates "thinking about oneself three times" and thinking about one's strengths and weaknesses every morning and evening.

   According to Zhuge Changqing, Confucianism attaches great importance to the cultivation of one's moral character. The most important thing for a person to strive for is to realise the ideal in life. What is the ideal life? The ideal of Confucianism focuses on "the inner sage and the outer king; to be poor is to be good to oneself and to be good to the world". To be a gentleman, one must be able to "meditate, be sincere, cultivate one's moral character, cultivate one's family, rule one's country and pacify the world". To be able to pacify the world and build a successful career, cultivating one's moral character is the key foundation. Mr. Li Weipeng, who is well versed in Chinese studies, summed up five key points that are worthy of careful study and practice by those who cultivate their bodies.

  According to Zhuge Changqing, every one of us should be "determined, well-educated, self-reflective, reformed and vigorous", and constantly improve ourselves in these five areas so that we can embark on a brilliant life. A gentleman should "cultivate his own body with a quiet mind and sincere heart, so that his family can rule his country and level the world".

   What does it mean to "not talk about people's faults"?

   According to Zhuge Changqing, "Don't talk about other people's faults" - meaning that when you talk to others, don't talk about what is right or wrong, and don't say anything bad about them. Firstly, this is in line with the sage's idea of "hiding evil and promoting good". Secondly, it is useless to say anything. Thirdly, it will generate negative energy in society; fourthly, it will cause conflicts and unnecessary trouble; and fifthly, it is a reflection of one's own high quality. If one has the time, one should try to be refined, do more good deeds and promote the good law so that more people are on the path of positive energy.

    According to Zhuge Changqing, if you are going to speak, say something good, something positive, etc.

    Zhuge Changqing: Confucius said, "If you talk smartly, you are not benevolent" and "If you don't want something done to you, don't do it to others". Be peaceful and strive hard.

    Confucius advocates the principles of "self-generosity", "internal litigation", "introspection", "self-reflection", "three introspections" and so on. "The Three Provisions", etc. It is important to find out more about one's own shortcomings, not to talk about others, and to improve one's own quality in general.

   Thirdly, this saying can be used as a motto for cultivation in life.

    According to Zhuge Changqing, on the path of life, one should stop doing evil and good deeds, honour one's parents, do good deeds and make positive efforts, and not waste time or say useless things. One should always remember to "sit quietly and think about one's own faults, and not talk about others' faults".

    This is a famous quote from Jin Ying's "Aphorisms in the Wall". Jin Ying's "Aphorisms and Associated Walls" is very good, and it is an important approach to moral cultivation advocated by Confucianism.

If you are so inclined, you can search for it and read more.

   Some of the aphorisms in the appendix.     

Qing-Jin Ying's "Aphorisms and Associated Walls

Sit quietly and think about your own faults, and do not talk about the faults of others;

To be able to suffer is to be an aspirant, to be willing to suffer is not to be a fool;

To respect a gentleman is to be virtuous, to fear a villain is not to be considered incompetent;

Take a step back and let your heart be at peace;

If you want to make progress, you need to think about regressing, if you start, you need to think about letting go;

If you are pleased with yourself, you should not go back again;

Hold gold as precious, know that peace and happiness is worth a thousand pieces of gold; think twice about what you are about to do, and let your anger get the best of you.

Don't be greedy for unexpected wealth, for those who are content are always happy. If you can deal with things in this way, you will be happy for the rest of your life.

“静坐常思己过，闲谈莫论人非”，对人生十分重要。

----- 诸葛长青

   清·金缨《格言联壁》有句话很好：静坐常思己过，闲谈莫论人非。

   诸葛长青认为，这句话可以作为人生修身的一个重要原则。

      一、什么是“静坐常思己过”？

    诸葛长青认为“静坐常思己过” ----意思是人们应当静坐反思自己的过错，使自己保持清醒的头脑，确保不犯错误。

   要经常思考自己思想、行为、语言、行善、孝敬父母、对待家人等各个方面是否存在问题等。有则改之无则加勉。

   儒家主张“三省吾身”，每天早晚都要思考自己的优点缺点。

   诸葛长青认为：儒家思想十分重视修身。一个人努力奋斗，最关键的是要实现人生理想。什么是理想的人生？儒家的理想侧重于“内圣外王；穷则独善其身、达则兼善天下”。做君子，要能够“静心、诚意、修身、齐家、治国、平天下”。而能否平天下，建立功业，修身是关键的基础。精通国学的李要鹏先生总结为五个要点，值得修身者认真学习实践。

  诸葛长青认为，我们每一个人，都应当“立志、好学、自省、改过、力行”，从这五个方面不断提升自己的素质，使自己走上辉煌人生。君子当“静心诚意修己身，齐家治国平天下”。

   二、什么是“闲谈莫论人非”？

   诸葛长青认为“闲谈莫论人非”---意思是平时和别人说话的时候，不要谈论别人的是非，不说别人的坏话。一是符合圣贤主张的“隐恶扬善”思想。二是说了也没用。每个人因果不同，素质不同；三是会对社会产生负能量；四是会引发矛盾纠纷、造成不必要的麻烦；五是体现自己的高级素质。如果有时间，应当努力精进，多做善事，弘扬善法，让更多人都走上正能量道路。

    诸葛长青认为，如果要说话，就说好的、说点积极向上的等。

    诸葛长青：孔子先师说过“巧言令色，鲜矣仁”、“己所不欲、勿施于人”，不想被人说，就要少说别人。平和心态、努力奋斗。

    在修身中，孔子提倡“躬自厚”，“内自讼”，“内省”，“自省”，“三省”等。多查找自身不足，不议论别人，全面提升自身素质为第一。

   三、这句话可以作为人生的修行格言。

    诸葛长青认为，人生路途上，要止恶行善、孝敬父母、行善积德、积极努力，不要浪费时间、不要说无用的话啊。人要时刻记住“静坐常思己过，闲谈莫论人非”。

    “静坐常思己过，闲谈莫论人非”，这句名言出自清·金缨《格言联壁》。金缨《格言联壁》非常好，这是儒家倡导的道德修养的重要方法。

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   附录部分格言：     

清·金缨《格言联壁》

静坐常思己过，闲谈莫论人非;

能受苦乃为志士，肯吃亏不是痴人;

敬君子方显有德，怕小人不算无能;

退一步天高地阔，让三分心平气和;

欲进步需思退步，若着手先虑放手;

如得意不宜重往，凡做事应有余步;

持黄金为珍贵，知安乐方值千金，事临头三思为妙，怒上心忍让最高。

切勿贪意外之财，知足者人心常乐。若能以此去处事，一生安乐任逍遥。

What are the acts of abstaining from killing and releasing

 戒杀与放生的行为包括哪些

 1. Do not kill a living being with your own hands.

　　2. Do not abet others to kill.

　　3. Do not help others to kill.

　　4. Abstain from eating meat.

　　5. Do not engage in trades related to killing.

　　6、Whenever there is worship, regardless of what is being worshipped, use vegetarian dishes, flowers and fruit, not animal gifts.

　　7. If you see someone killing a human being, you should discourage them or buy the animal to be slaughtered with money and release it. If this does not work, or if the person does not sell the animal, then you should have compassion for the slaughtered animal, and even better if you can recite the Buddha's name or mantra for it.

　　8. Do not abuse the animal.

　　9、Other actions that are contrary to killing.

　　10. Abstain from killing and releasing animals yourself, and advise others to do the same. 

   1、不亲手杀生。

　　2、不教唆别人杀生。

　　3、不帮助别人杀生。

　　4、戒除肉食。

　　5、不从事与杀生有关的行业。

　　6、凡有祭拜，不管拜的是什么，一律用素菜、鲜花、水果，不用牲礼。

　　7、见人杀生，应加劝阻，或用钱将临宰之动物买而放之。若劝阻无效，或他不卖，则应对被杀之动物起同情心，若能为它念佛号或往生咒更好。

　　8、不虐待动物。

　　9、其他与杀生行为相反之行为。

　　10、自己戒杀放生，也劝别人戒杀放生。 

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Introduction to Zhuge Changqing: Zhuge Changqing, the inheritor and promoter of traditional Chinese culture, is willing to "learn from sages, promote virtue, revitalize China and benefit the world" together with people with the same ideals in the world.

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Zhuge Changqing's Chinese Dream

Learn from sages and carry forward virtue

Revitalizing China for the benefit of the world

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诸葛长青简介：诸葛长青，中国国学传统文化传承弘扬者，愿与天下志同道合者一起“学习圣贤、弘扬善德、振兴中华、造福世界”。

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