In September 2018, Professor Zeng Shiqiang, a master of Chinese studies, took the last group photo with his family before his death. In the photo, Professor Zeng Shiqiang is sitting quietly in a chair, wearing a white blanket. His face was haggard, but it still revealed a sense of perseverance and unyieldingness. The traces of time are deeply rooted in the face, and the gray hair bears witness to the passage of time and also indicates the impermanence of life. This scene, like a heavy picture, slowly unfolded in front of everyone who paid attention to him and admired him.
Two months later, Professor Tsang left us forever. His passing has not only deprived the Chinese academic community of an outstanding scholar, but also deprived our time of a true spiritual teacher. His life is an in-depth study and inheritance of Chinese culture, as well as infinite love and devotion to education.
Professor Zeng Shiqiang's ancestral home is in Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, and his life is closely linked to Chinese studies. He was born in a scholarly family, and his father, as the principal of the middle school, created a strong academic atmosphere for him. Growing up in such an environment, his love for Chinese culture is like a burning flame that has never been extinguished. "Tao Te Ching" and "I Ching" are his favorites, and he has a unique interpretation and insight into them.
His language is plain and vivid, and he can always present the unfathomable knowledge of Chinese culture in a way that the common people like to see. This kind of in-depth explanation is an important reason why he is widely welcomed and respected. Whenever he stands on the podium or appears on the TV screen, that kind of love and respect for traditional culture can always deeply affect every listener and audience.
As a veteran researcher of Chinese studies, Professor Zeng Shiqiang is not confined to the ivory tower of academics. He frequently travels back and forth between the two sides of the strait, and is committed to spreading the culture of Chinese culture, so that more people can understand and fall in love with this ancient knowledge. On the stage of "Hundred Lectures", he explained in simple terms, so that Chinese culture entered thousands of households. His voice is loud and infectious, and every word reveals his profound heritage and infinite love for Chinese culture. In the mainland, he has won countless fans and admirers, and has become a master of Chinese culture in the hearts of a generation.
However, fate played a cruel joke on this brilliant scholar. In 2016, Professor Tsang was diagnosed with cancer. In the face of this sudden bad news, he was not frightened by the disease, but chose to face it bravely. During the treatment, he showed amazing perseverance and optimism. Although the side effects of chemotherapy made him miserable, he always maintained a positive attitude and infected everyone around him with his smile and strength.
At the end of his life, Professor Zeng Shiqiang still did not give up his love for and spread Chinese studies. He tells us with his actions that although life is fragile and short, the power of the spirit is endless. We should cherish each day and live our own value and meaning.
In November 2018, Professor Tsang Shiqiang completed his glorious life at the age of 84. His death has plunged the Chinese academic and educational circles into great grief. Now every time I watch Professor Zeng Shiqiang's video, I have a deep feeling, and in his humorous language, I experience the philosophy of life.