[Thoughts on wellbeing in Emperor Kangxi's Tingxungeyan.].
Emperor Kangxi's Tingxungeyan in which he admonished his sons was connected with the thoughts of wellbeing that included temperance, caution, labour and pleasure. Temperance means moderation in food alcohol, vegetables, fresh fruit and not being extravagant. Caution means keeping cautious in daily life. Labour means being diligent in working rather than seeking ease and comfort. Pleasure means paying attention to cultivating one's mind so as to remain pleasant.
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College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230032, China.