Celestial Wisdom

M I N S U N , Z I Q I A N

Minsun, with the courtesy name Ziqian is known for his love of family. Legend has it that his stepmother had clothed him in thin garments while her own children were dressed in warm clothing during winter. When his father found out, he wanted to throw her out of the house. However Minsun convinced him otherwise with a moving argument, “If our mother leaves, there will be the three of us suffering from the cold; but if she stays, then only one of us will suffer.” One of Confucius’ favourites, he is a visual reminder to those who appreciate filial piety as a virtue or a present for a respected mentor or parental figure.

闵损,字子骞

闵损,字子骞,是孔子最钟爱的门生之一,其孝行向来为人津津乐道。民间故事记载闵 损幼年丧母,父亲续弦再娶。继母在寒冬时只给闵损穿着单薄衣衫,而自己所出的两子 则穿着厚厚棉袄。父亲发现后勃然大怒要把继母逐出家门。闵损下跪求情说:“留下母亲 只我一人受冷,休了母亲三个孩儿都得挨苦!” 终于感动其父。馈赠象征孝亲廉洁的闵 损雕像予尊敬的师长或长辈最适合不过。

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