1. It is better to feel no shame in one’s body than to be ashamed of one’s affairs; - "Purifying Stone into Gold" "Heirloom"

2. Those who enter my room can only feel the breeze; those who drink from me can only see the bright moon. - Qing Stone Turns Gold into Gold, "Heirloom"

3. Don't say that things are always like this. It's ridiculous how many things there are in life. - "Heirloom of Clear Stones Turned into Gold"

4. There are no rough waves in my heart, and there are green waters and green mountains in front of me. Knowing how to stop can eliminate delusions, and staying in poverty requires restraining extravagant thoughts. - Qing Shi Cheng Jin's "Heirloom"

5. Learn Buddhism when there is no wine, and learn from immortality when there is wine. — "Heirloom" by Shi Chengjin of the Qing Dynasty

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"Heirloom" was written by Shi Chengjin, a scholar in the Qing Dynasty.

"Heirloom" is divided into four episodes, each episode has eight volumes, totaling thirty-two volumes. Although this book is not a work of Confucianism, Buddhism, or Taoism, nor is it a Zen quip like "Cai Gen Tan," it does have the ability to use facts to reason. This book focuses on the principles of world affairs and human relations, and all kinds of wisdom can be benefited from reading it. For those who practice Taoism, it is helpful for self-cultivation; for ordinary people, it can be beneficial to peace and well-being; for those who are ignorant and stubborn, it can be used to exhort and teach.

The author of this book is charitable and intelligent. The book "Heirloom" has an educational effect on secular folk customs and is beneficial to people's hearts, so it should be respected by future generations. Finally, what I want to say is that since this book is not an authentic Neo-Confucian book, readers do not need to stick to its theory or discuss the final result. They can just follow their heart, whether it is entertainment, comfort, or vigilance.

Baidu Encyclopedia--Heirlooms