曾子曰、吾聞諸夫子、人未有自致者也、必也親喪乎。 |
Philosopher Zeng said, “The Master once commented – ‘Men may not show what they are capable of to the fullest extent in ordinary times – and yet they will certainly do so when losing a parent.'”
Confucius: Analects (Book 19 – Chapter XVII)
Concerning “Filial Piety” (孝 – Xiao) – or “Reverence for Parents“
The mind is clear and the emotion is one of certainty, respect, and correct behaviour in private and public affairs. There is no undue sorrow for a long-life well-lived. It is a path we must all tread – where the Ferryman will be patiently standing with his hand out-stretched awaiting payment for the boat-ride across the the River Styx.
SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR) 