University motto derived from "Book of Rites"

University motto derived from "Book of Rites"

The motto of a university is the motto of a school. It reflects a school's educational philosophy and value orientation and is a school's educational goal.

Many contemporary universities in my country have borrowed some famous aphorisms as school mottos from various chapters of the "Book of Rites", especially "The Great Learning" and "The Doctrine of the Mean". This can also reflect the contemporary value of the ideological content of the "Book of Rites" (especially the two chapters "The Great Learning" and "The Doctrine of the Mean").

1. University motto derived from "The Great Learning":

"The Book of Rites: The Great Learning" clearly states at the beginning: "The way of a university lies in being clear and virtuous, in being close to the people, and in striving for perfection." ." Those who borrowed the words in these sentences as school mottos are:

School motto of East China University of Science and Technology: The way of a university lies in Mingmingde, Xinmin, and the pursuit of perfection

Henan University motto: Mingde and new people, striving for perfection

Xiamen University motto: Self-improvement, striving for perfection (“Self-improvement” comes from the Book of Changes Qian Gua)

Henan Normal University University motto: Be virtuous and knowledgeable, strive for perfection

Southeast University’s motto: Be virtuous

Huazhong University of Science and Technology’s motto: Be virtuous and knowledgeable, seek truth and innovate?

Nanjing University of Technology’s motto: Ming De and Xue Xue, Shen Yi and Dedicated Practice

2. University motto derived from "The Doctrine of the Mean"

"The Book of Rites·The Doctrine of the Mean" says: " Learn eruditely, inquire deeply, think carefully, discern clearly, and practice it assiduously.” The entire text serves as the school motto.

School motto of Sun Yat-sen University: "Erudition, interrogation, careful thinking, discernment, and earnest practice"

Motto of Fudan University: "Erudition and sincerity, asking questions and thinking closely." (From "The Analects of Confucius" ·Zi Zhang": "Be knowledgeable and dedicated, ask questions carefully and think deeply.")

Shandong Normal University's motto: "Promote virtue and brighten your ambition, be erudite and practice diligently."

Sichuan Normal University's motto : "Emphasis on virtue, erudition, pragmatism, and beauty."

Heilongjiang University's motto: "Learn erudition and think carefully, and understand everything."

Jiangsu University's motto: "Erudition, seeking truth, "Mingde."

Motto of Xiangtan University: Be erudite and practice diligently, and virtue will be renewed day by day. Ritual Utensils": "The ritual utensils are so well prepared. Being well prepared is also a sign of great virtue." "Ri Xin" comes from "The Great Learning": "The inscription of Tang Zhipan says: 'Gou Ri Xin, every day new, and every day new.'")

3. Other university mottos derived from the "Book of Rites"

The motto of the City University of Hong Kong: "Dedication leads to community" (from "Book of Rites·Xueji": "Three Years of Viewing" Dedication and joy.")

China University of Political Science and Law's school motto: "Be virtuous and enlighten the law, and study things to serve the public." ("Gewu" comes from "The University": "To learn by studying things.")

< p>Nanjing University motto: Honest, simple and majestic, encouraging learning and practice. ("Dun Xing" comes from "The Book of Rites: Qu Li Shang": "He who is knowledgeable and strong in knowledge but not lazy, who is honest in good deeds but not lazy, is called a gentleman.")

So many schools invariably follow the "Book of Rites". It is by no means accidental that relevant words from "The Book of Rites" are selected as the school motto. It shows to a certain extent that these schools realize the modern value of the "Book of Rites".

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