Research On Wang Yangming’s Thought Of Patience

The thought of patience exists in the three ideological systems of Confucianism,Buddhism and Taoism.Wang Yangming’s philosophical thought is deeply influenced by the three schools,and his patience thought is prominent,so it is necessary to interpret Wang Yangming’s patience thought.Wang Yangming lives in an unclear social environment.In order to change the social status quo,alleviate social conflicts,revive the spirit of Neo-Confucianism,and seek ways to change,his thoughts of patience arose.Under the combined effect of family origin,life experience,and Confucianism,Buddhism,and Taoism,Wang Yangming’s unique thought of patience was formed,endowing the thought of patience with forgiveness,tolerance,compassion,endure humiliation,and perseverance.Conscience is the core that determines Wang Yangming’s tolerance or intolerance,and his definition of tolerance or intolerance is the criterion for his way of life.People’s aspirations,coping with difficulties,and righteousness are in line with conscience,so patience is required.The Tao is unclear,the sacred learning is not passed on,and the world is blinded by selfish desires to the Tao,so it cannot be tolerated.Wang Yangming abides by the specific principles of righteousness,courtesy,knowledge,and faith to practice patience,hoping to realize self-cultivation in the practice of people.Wang Yangming’s patience thought has subjectivity,which is an important feature that distinguishes it from general patience.It is a manifestation of the awakening of subject consciousness and a sign of the uprightness of subject value.Patience enables the implementation of self-denial,the unity of knowledge and action,and enables the subject to achieve a high degree of self-discipline.The subjectivity of patience determines that Wang Yangming’s patience is not a passive choice.When this active patience is implemented in practical learning practice,it runs through political practice,establishing academies,and educating the people,and has practical characteristics.Patience is not simply to endure pain,but also a rise in the spiritual realm.Patience can reach happiness,so patience has the characteristics of transcendence.Through patience,Wang Yangming closely unites the spirit of free and easy Taoism and the Confucian feelings of saving the world and the people.His thoughts of patience also have important reference significance for the improvement of people’s self-cultivation,the establishment of good habits and the construction of a harmonious society.