"The Great Learning" Confucius

"The Great Learning is a classic of Confucianism and one of the four books of Confucian philosophy. Itexpresses many themes of Chinese philosophy and political thinking, and has therefore been extremely influential in both classical and modern Chinese thought. Through self cultivation one can bring harmony and order to one's mind, personal life, family, state, and the world as a whole. The Great Learning links the spiritual realm with daily life, thus creating a vision of The Way. The Great Learning requires action on the part of the individual towards the ultimate goal of self-cultivation through the expansion of knowledge and the investigation of things. The Great Learning basis it's authority on the practices of Ancient Kings.