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Di Zi Gui
Standards for Being a Good Student and Child
CONTENTS
Introduction
Outline
Chapter 1: At Home, Be Dutiful to Your Parents
Chapter 2: Standards for a Younger Brother When Away from Home
Chapter 3: Be Cautious in Your Daily Life
Chapter 4: Be Trustworthy
Chapter 5: Love All Equally
Chapter 6: Be Close to and Learn from People of Virtue and Compassion
Chapter 7: After All the Above Are Accomplished, Study Further and Learn Literature and Art to Improve Your Culturaland Spiritual Life?
Di Zi Gui
Standards for Being a Good Student and Child
OUTLINE
(1)”Standards for Being a Good Student and Child” [1] was taught by Chinese saints and sages of the ancient past.
First, it teaches you how to be dutiful to your parents, and to be respectful and loving to your siblings. [2]
Then it teaches you how to be cautious with all people, matters, and things in your daily life, and to be a trustworthy person,
to believein the teachings of the ancient saints and sages. [3]
Furthermore, it teaches you to love all equally, be close to and learn from people of virtue and compassion.
When you have accomplished all the above duties, you can further study and learn literature and art to improve the quality of your
cultural and spiritual life.
Chapter 1: At home, Be Dutiful to Your Parents
?(2)When your parents call you, answer them right away. When they command you to do something, do it quickly. When
your parents instruct you, listen respectfully. When your parents reproach you, obey and accept their reproach; try hard to
change and improve yourself and start anew.
(3)In the winter, keep them warm; in the summer, keep them cool. Greet them in the morning to show them that you care. At night
be sure that they rest well. Before going out, tell your parents where you are going, as parents are always concerned about their
children. After returning home, see your parents to let them know you are back, so they do not worry about you. Have a permanent place
to stay and lead a routine life. Persist in whatever you do and do not change your aspirations at will.
(4)Although a matter may be considered trivial, but if it is wrong to do it or unfair to the other person, do not do it thinking it
will bear little or no consequence. [4If you do, you are not being a dutiful child because parents do not want to see their child doing
things that are irrational or illegal. Even though an object may be small, do not hoard it. If you do, your parents will be heartbroken. [5]
(5)Whatever pleases your parents is fair and reasonable; try your best to get it for them. [6] Whatever displeases your parents, if within
reason, [7] cautiously keep it away from them.
When your body is hurt, your parents will be worried. If your virtues [8] are compromised, your parents will feel ashamed. When you have
loving parents, it is not difficult to be a dutiful child. If your parents hate and you are still dutiful to them, only then will it meet the standards
of the saints and sages for being a dutiful child.
(6)When your parents do wrong, urge them to change. Do it with a kind facial expression, and a warm gentle voice. If they do not accept
your advice, wait until they are in a happier mood before you dissuade them again, followed by crying to make them understand why. [9]
Do not hold a grudge against them if they result to whipping you.
(7)When your parents are ill, taste the medicine first before giving it to them. [10] Take care of them night and day; do not leave their bedside.
During the first three years of mourning after they passed away, remember them with gratitude and feel sad often for not being able to repay
them for their kindness in raising you. During this period you should arrange your home to reflect your grief and sorrow. Avoid festivities
and indulgence in food and alcoholic drinks.
Observe the proper etiquette [11] in arranging their funerals. Hold the memorial ceremony and commemorate their anniversaries with
your utmost sincerity. Serve your departed parents as if they were still alive. [12]
Chapter 2: Standards for a Younger Brother When Away from Home
(8)Older siblings should befriend the younger ones; younger siblings should respect and love the older ones. Siblings who keep
harmonious relationships among themselves are being dutiful to their parents. [13]When siblings value their ties more than property and belongings, no resentment will grow among them. When siblings are careful
with words and hold back hurtful comments, feelings of anger naturally die out.
(9)Whether you are drinking, eating, walking, or sitting, let the elders go first; younger ones should follow. When an elder is asking for
someone, get that person for him right away. If you cannot find that person, immediately report back, and instead put yourself at the
elder’s service.
(10)When you address an elder, do not call him by his given name [14]. This is in accord with ancient Chinese etiquette. In front of an elder,
do not show off. If you meet an elder you know on the street, promptly clasp your hands and greet him with a bow. If he does not speak
to you, step back and respectfully stand aside. If an elder you know is on foot while you are riding on a horse [15], you should dismount
and pay respect to the elder. If you are riding in a carriage, [16] you should stop, get out of the carriage, and ask if you can give him a ride.
If you meet an elder passing by, you should stand aside and wait respectfully; do not leave until you can no longer see him.
(11)When an elder is standing, do not sit. After an elder sits down, sit only when you are told. Before an elder, speak softly. If your voice is
too low and hard to hear, it is not appropriate. When meeting an elder, walk briskly towards him; when leaving, do not exit in haste.
When answering a question, look at the person who is asking you the question.
(12)Serve your uncles as if you are serving your parents; [17]Treat your cousins as if they are your own siblings. [18]
Chapter 3: Be Cautious in Your Daily Life
(13)Get up in the morning before your parents; at night, go to bed only after they have gone to sleep. When you realize that time is passing
you by and cannot be turned back, and that you are getting older year by year, you will especially treasure the present moment. [19]
Wash your face when you get up in the morning, and brush your teeth. After using the toilet, always wash your hands.
(14)You must wear your hat straight, [20] and make sure the hooks [21] of your clothes are tied. Make sure socks and shoes are neatly and
correctly worn. Place your hat and clothes away in their proper places. Do not carelessly throw your clothes around, for that will get them dirty.
(15)It is more important that your clothes are clean, rather than how extravagant they are. When with an elder or people of importance, wear
what is suitable for your station. At home, wear clothes according to your family traditions and customs. When it comes to eating and
drinking, do not pick and choose your food. Eat only the right amount; do not over eat. You are still too young, do not drink alcohol.
When you are drunk, your behavior will turn ugly.
(16)Walk composed, with light and even steps. Stand up straight and tall. Your bows should be deep, with hands held in front and arms
rounded. Always pay your respect with reverence. [22]
Do not step on doorsills. Do not stand leaning on one leg. Do not sit with your legs apart or sprawled out. Do not rock the lower part of
your body while sitting down.
(17)Lift the curtain slowly, [23] do not make a sound. Leave yourself room when you turn, make sure you do not bump into a corner.
Hold carefully empty containers as if they were full. [24] Enter empty rooms as if they were occupied. [25] Avoid doing things in a hurry,
as doing things in haste will lead to many mistakes. Do not be afraid of difficult tasks; do not become careless when a job is too easy.
Keep away from rowdy places, and do not ask about things that are abnormal or unusual.
(18)When you are about to enter a main entrance, ask if someone is inside. Before entering a room, make yourself heard, so that those inside
know someone is approaching. If someone asks who you are, give your name. To answer”It is me” or” Me” is not clear. Before borrowing
things from others, you must ask for permission. If you do not ask, it is stealing. When borrowing things from others, return them promptly.
Later on, when you have an urgent need, you will not have a problem borrowing from them again.
Chapter 4: Be Trustworthy
(19)When you speak, honesty is important. Deceitful words and lies are not allowed. Rather than talking too much, it is better
to speak less.
Speak the truth, do not twist the facts. Cunning words, foul language, and bad habits must be avoided at all costs.
(20)What you have not seen with your own eyes, do not readily tell to others. What you do not know for sure, do not readily pass
on to others. When asked to do something that is inappropriate or bad, do not promise lightly. If you do, you will be wrong either way.
When speaking, make the words clear and to the point. Do not talk too fast or mumble.
Some like to talk about the good points of others, while some like to talk about the faults of others. If it is none of your business,
do not get involved.
(21)When you see others do good deeds, think about following their example. Even though you are still far behind, you are
getting closer. When you see others do wrong, immediately reflect upon yourself. If you have made the same mistake, correct it.
If not, be extra cautious not to make the same mistake.
(22)When your morals, conduct, knowledge, and skills are not as good as others, you should encourage yourself to be better.
If the clothes
you wear, and the food you eat and drink are not as good as others, do not be ashamed.
(23)If criticism makes you angry and compliments make you happy, bad company will come your way and good friends will
shy away.
If you are uneasy about compliments and appreciative of criticism, sincere and understanding virtuous people will gradually
be close to you.
(24)If your mistake is not done on purpose, it is only an error. If it is done on purpose, it is evil. If you correct your mistake and
do not repeat it, you no longer have the mistake. If you try to cover it up, you will be doubly wrong.
Chapter 5: Love All Equally
(25)Human Beings, regardless of nationality, race, or religion, everyone should be loved equally. We are all sheltered by the same
sky and
we all live on the same planet Earth.
(26)A person of high ideals and morals is highly respected. What people value is not based on outside appearance. A person of
outstanding bility will naturally have a good reputation. Admiration from others does not come from boasting or praising oneself.
(27)If you are a very capable person, use your capabilities for the benefit of others. Other people’s competence should not
be slandered.
Do not flatter the rich, or despise the poor. Do not ignore old friends, and take delight in new ones. When a person is busy, do not
bother him with matters. When a person’s mind is not at peace, do not bother him with words.
(28)If a person has a shortcoming, do not expose it. If a person has a secret, do not tell others. Praising the goodness of others
is a good deed in itself. When people approve of and praise you, you should feel encouraged and try even harder. Spreading rumors
about the wrongdoings of others is a wrongdoing in itself. When the harm done has reached the extreme, misfortunes will surely follow. When encouraging each other to do good, the virtues of both are built up. If you do not tell others of their faults,
you will both be wrong.
(29)Whether you take or give, you need to know the difference between the two. It is better to give more and take less.
What you ask others to do, ask yourself first if you will do it. If it is not something you will do, do not ask others to do it. You must
repay the kindness of
others and let go of your resentments. Spend less time holding grudges and more time paying back the kindness of others.
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