고대 중국인들의 물아(物我)에 대한 인식 구조

Abstract

This paper focuses on exploring the relationship between the human body, mind, and the universe as seen in “Huai nan zi”, and identifying its integrated points. Through this, it seeks to gain insights into the essence of ancient Chinese philosophy and culture while finding clues to solve various problems that humanity faces today. In the first chapter, it delves into the interconnectivity of humans, the Tao, and the universe. Through the sentences in “Huai nan zi”, it examines the nature and principles of the universe that ancient Chinese people had explored. Clearly recorded within are the characteristics of time, space, and the relative properties of all things, such as Yin and Yang. These people would have awakened to the world with the intuition that they themselves are microcosms, parts and wholes of the Tao. In the second chapter, the theme of the recognition of light and the regression to the interior is dealt with. It discusses that in the process of irradiating the human body with light to return to a state of complete purification, or true brightness, countless repetitions overcome all kinds of physical discomforts, which then extend to the realm of the inner mind. In the third chapter, it discusses the world sensitivity of a sage, based on the ontological insights of the self and the material. In the “Yuan dao xun” section of “Huai nan zi”, it is emphasized that the satisfaction that humans actually have does not lie in the external material enjoyment, but rather, one can feel the tranquility of the mind again when one focuses on the inner peace. It argues that through this, one can experience the value and beauty of life and reach the boundary of a higher dimension.