Record of Instructions for Practice: The Teachings of Wang Yangming

This bilingual, critically annotated edition of Wang Yangming's Record of Instructions for Practice (Chuan xi lu 傳習錄) invites readers into the world of this transformative Ming dynasty Confucian master through his engaging dialogues and correspondence with disciples and colleagues. As one of the most influential philosophical works in East Asia, the Record sets forth Wang's distinctive teachings on the mind and conscience (liangzhi), and on the effort necessary to realize conscience in everyday life. This edition provides students and scholars with a reliable foundation for studying one of the most important Confucians in Chinese history.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004751440
• ISBN13: 9789004751446
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 464 Pages