The Analects of Confucius - Audiobook

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The Analects, or Lunyu, also known as the Analects of Confucius, are considered a record of the words and acts of the central Chinese thinker and philosopher Confucius and his disciples, as well as the discussions they held. Written during the Spring and Autumn Period through the Warring States Period (ca. 475 BC - 221 BC), the Analects is the representative work of Confucianism and continues to have a substantial influence on Chinese and East Asian thought and values today. William Jennings was a rector of Grasmere, and late colonial chaplain. He served at St. John's Cathedral in Hong Kong. (Summary by Wikipedia and Jing Li)

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Total running time: 3:32:12
Read by Jing Li

In addition to the reader, this audio book was produced by:
Dedicated Proof-Listener: MaryAnn
Meta-Coordinator/Cataloging: Laurie Anne Walden

[auntie]

0:23 Introduction
9:12 Book 1
16:30 Book 2
25:00 Book 3
37:05 Book 4
43:27 Book 5

[ibrahimx]

The reader of this audiobook Jing Li is a perfect pick for reading this book because she can pronounce Chinese names and places perfectly adding authenticity to the reading, accuracy and a proper ethnic feel.

If you have difficulty listening to this, go listen to native accents’ speakers until you learn to pick up English sounds better instead of cursing this academic & qualified reader.

[JacksonDunnoKnows]

I have a book called "Masterpieces of the Orient" and it has many great works and poems from the middle, central, and far east all the way to Japan. It was where I first read sections of the Analects that were included in it. I was moved greatly by this man from the past. I was a 21 year old American from a small town, still trying to make an attempt at "seeing" the world and to see what all was in me, and what I am. Its been almost 11 years, and I've gotta say, I never would've guessed I would have 2 great families. (My wife and kids, and my teammates at our academy). Im apart of Brazuca TMC Brazilian Jujitsu, on the chin hunters boxing team, and making plans to either pick up where I left of with karate, or wait until we get a proper Muay Thai professor and start that. I wish we had a wing chun professor, but a proper Master is few and far between where I am located. As well I have maintained a nice long term sobriety, and have accumulated a fairly impressive library. Thank you for posting this, and have a good day!

[rajamaharjan]

Moreover I must express my deep indebtedness to the great sages Lao Tzu and Confucious.

[Domozorro]

Being low down in morals, keeps oneself safe and with good principal, helps others rise.

[paddypeacockandcolin]

Chapters and books:
(This will be edited as I listen farther)
Introduction and title 0:00
Chapter/book 1 9:12
Chapter/book 2 16:29
Chapter/book 3 25:03
Chapter/book 4 37:05

[callmeenergy]

Her accent is fiiiine and at most times barely noticeable. The English language comes in a variety of accents whether you're from California or New York or London! Y'all just need to chill, listen, and learn !

[jakewong]

Thank you! This is a treasure I just found.

[mikepoteet]

Confucius says "a constipated mathematician must work it out with a pencil."

[olympusastrology]

"if we cannot even know men, how can we know spirits?"

[Lostwisdom]

In book 2 were they praying to Enki? The annunaki?

[davidshowers]

Sorry.. Keyboard failure.


This is truly refreshing an speaks to me. A calling to knowing my self.

[terrencemckenna]

people complaining about the accents, as a native speaker they're understandable. And as someone with a Yorkshire accent you'd probably have a much harder time understanding mine.

[trentp]

It would be nice to have English subtitles for those hard of hearing :)
Thanks!

[ObjectiveZoomer]

Every comment I'm reading here says not to complain about the accent, but I haven't read one comment complaining about the accent. So here I'll give you one. Her accent is hard to understand boom. There. Done

[shaunweston]

Confucius say, man that go a bed with itchy bum, wake up with smelly finger.

[outofgarbagecontent]

im only an hour in and my book report is due tomorrow 🎉🎉😁🎉🎉

[kathaus]

I agree completely. While she seems to understand what she is saying, her accent is quite distracting and often makes what she says difficult to understand or requires more than should be required of the listener. I speak Mandarin and am accustomed to interacting in English or Chinese, but still have to listen more carefully than I would wish to this particular recording. Why not use a "native speaker" of the English language for an English language recording??? This is a big question.

[theadumitriu]

Thanks for the audiobook, the introduction is not correct. In the Great Learning and the Doctrine of the mean, Confucius repeatedly refers to Heaven. He also makes reference to God and spirits.

[Domozorro]

If Confucius be singularly great, did he never study, did he just watch himself?