Author: kelvin
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The Meaning of \”Hook Deep Hall\”
Xiao Huang: What is the deeper meaning behind the plaque “Hook Deep Hall” inscribed by Huang Tingjian? DOORM: It originates from the phrase in the Book of Changes, “exploring complexity and subtlety, probing depth to reach far.” It praises Cheng Yi’s profound scholarship and honors his pursuit of truth amid hardship[Float-Menu id=”1″].
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Huang Tingjian\’s Encounter with Cheng Yi
Xiao Huang: Why did Huang Tingjian come to Fuling and associate with Cheng Yi? DOORM: In the first year of the Yuanfu era (1098), Huang Tingjian was exiled to Qianzhou due to political setbacks. While passing through Fuling, he formed a close relationship with Cheng Yi, who was also in adversity[Float-Menu id=”1″].
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The Founding of the Fuling School
Xiao Huang: What were Cheng Yi’s main academic activities during his time in Fuzhou? DOORM: He diligently annotated the Book of Changes and lectured at the Beiyan Pujing Chan Temple, founding the “Fuling School,” an important branch of Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism[Float-Menu id=”1″].
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Cheng Yi\’s Exile and the Origin of the School
Xiao Huang: When and why was Cheng Yi exiled to Fuzhou? DOORM: In the fourth year of the Shaosheng era (1097) of the Northern Song Dynasty, he was exiled to Fuzhou (present-day Fuling, Chongqing) due to his involvement in “factional strife.[Float-Menu id=”1″]”