GUIYANG,
China, July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news
report by Huanqiu.com
On July 14, the "Unity of
Knowledge and Action: Exploring the Origins of Chinese
Neo-Confucianism" Guizhou Study Tour - the International Confucian
Association 2024 Sinology Youth Scholars Study Camp concluded at
the Confucius Academy in Guiyang,
wrapping off an 8-day exploration journey of Chinese
Neo-Confucianism.
Since July 7, 22 young scholars of
sinology from 15 countries across 5 continents started off from
Longchang, the very place where Wang Yangming first realized his
enlightenment, to trace the footsteps of the sage among the
mountains and rivers. They not only retraced the psychological
journey of the sage, but also deeply understood the essence of
Yangming School of
Neo-Confucianism.
Guiyang is a city where natural
scenery and splendid culture complement each other. The
participants can appreciate the beauty of its ecology and feel the
vigorous vitality of Guizhou in
the process of modernization.
French scholar Lin Sanzhe was infatuated with the natural beauty
of Guiyang, while Australian
scholar Tommy Tan expressed his
sincere admiration for sage Yangming's spirit of seeking truth in
adversity. Anil Paudel from Nepal
was deeply moved by Wang Yangming's perseverance in propagating his
doctrines in difficult environments...
The successful hosting of the sinology camp is a specific
example of Guiyang Confucius Academy in transforming and utilizing
the Guizhou Yangming Culture, and also a vivid practice of
promoting fine traditional Chinese culture to the world and
facilitating mutual learning among global civilizations.
Li Jingjing, director of the office of Guiyang Confucius
Academy, talked about the original intention of planning the
activity: Yangming's enlightenment at Longchang represents a peak
in Chinese Neo-Confucianism. It is hoped that the sinology camp
could help young scholars of sinology gain a deeper understanding
of how Chinese Neo-Confucianism originated, and even reached its
peak from here.
In terms of curriculum design, the sinology camp has carefully
designed a series of high-quality courses that connect Yangming
culture with the history and culture of Guizhou province and the capital city
Guiyang. All participants of the
activity have experienced the charm of Chinese Neo-Confucianism and
Guizhou from different
perspectives through a wide array of courses, including the core
curriculum of "Enlightenment at Longchang: Exploring the Origins of
Yangming School of Neo-Confucianism"
to the feature supplementary courses of "Colorful Guizhou, Cool
Guiyang", to the experiential courses of "Unity of Knowledge and
Action: Applying What We Learn" and the exchange courses of
"Thought Provocation: Learning from Each Other".
The study routes have also been carefully planned. One main line
leads the participants to fully understand Yangming's wisdom and
realm, while three auxiliary lines respectively showcase the
ecological beauty, cultural charm, and contemporary development of
Guizhou. Through the study tour,
the participants received both knowledge and emotional rewards.
At the closing of the sinology camp, Dai Jianwei, Director of
the Cultural Communication Center of Guiyang Confucius Academy,
expressed his hope that the participants can internalize the
essence of Yangming School of
Neo-Confucianism in their hearts and externalize it in their
actions, so as to become knowledgeable sinologists, and present the
world with a true, multi-dimensional and panoramic view of
China.
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