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Happiness Lessons of The Ancients: Confucius
Happiness Lessons of The Ancients: Confucius
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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Apr 26, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
The Covid pandemic has robbed us of many rituals and ceremonies we took for granted - from simple handshakes to elaborate graduation ceremonies. Their loss is important - rituals contribute to our happiness in so many ways. Something the ancient Chinese teacher Confucius contemplated deeply.
Harvard professor Peter Bol (who teaches ChinaX at edx.org) explains why Confucius thought that ritual behaviours can bring us and our communities peace and joy - but why we need to create traditions and rules and customs that serve others, not just ourselves.
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Harvard professor Peter Bol (who teaches ChinaX at edx.org) explains why Confucius thought that ritual behaviours can bring us and our communities peace and joy - but why we need to create traditions and rules and customs that serve others, not just ourselves.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Released:
Apr 26, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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