Wang Yangming quotes on mind

Wang Yangming on mind

Wang Yangming (1472–1529) approaches mind within Neo-Confucianism. Mind is principle; seeking principle only in external books misses the moral mind. Liangzhi is innate clear knowing that should be extended to all affairs. On this page, the archive isolates English passages where that project meets mind most directly—useful for searches such as “wang yangming quotes on mind.”

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