About the Lecturer
George Liang loves literature, history, and philosophy. He reads and travels a lot, and enjoys writing traditional Chinese poems. He has given series of lectures on the Shih-Ching in his spare time. His profession is in the financial sector. A CPA and CGA since 2006, George has worked as an investment representative at RBC, a senior financial analyst at CIBC, the CFO at Bombay/Bowring, and currently a financial advisor at Edward Jones.
About the Lecture
The Shih-Ching (also called The Shi King, Classic of Poetry, or The Book of Songs, to name a few among its various versions of English translations), is the earliest anthology of Chinese poems. It is believed to be compiled by Confucius, who collected more than 300 folk songs, court hymns, and eulogies from around 15 kindoms dated from the 11th century B.C. to 7th century B.C. in the Zhou period. It has a profound influence on Chinese literature, poetry, and traditions. In the Chinese language world today, it is still often quoted by many writers, and even primary school students are using idioms originated from the book.
What makes the Shih-Ching so lively and enjoyable more than 3,000 years after its birth? What are some of the stories behind it and between the lines? Compared to early stage poetry of other civilizations, what characterize the Shih-Ching? What are some of the commonalities and differences? Are there good resources/tips to help modern population to learn the poems more easily? George will lead us into the world of Shih-Ching, explore the answers, and appreciate its natural beauty.
Time: Friday September 4, 2020 8:00-9:30 P.M. Eastern Time
Language: Mandarin
Free online Zoom meeting. Maximum capacity 100 participants. Meetings will be open 15 minutes prior to the lecture time. Please click below link to enter:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87134664583
Meeting ID: 871 3466 4583
For inquiries, please contact: ericliujt@gmail.com. Thanks!
学东西俱乐部诗歌文学系列讲座：诗经入門与赏析
讲座嘉宾简介
主讲人George Liang,现任Edward Jones理财顾问,曾任Bombay/Bowring CFO，CIBC高级财务分析师，和RBC投资代理。George从2006年起就是注册会计师(CPA/CGA)。他爱好旅游，足迹遍及世界各地。亦喜欢读书，对文史哲有广泛涉猎和思考，尤其擅长古诗词，曾举办过多场关于诗经的公益讲座。
讲座内容简介
《诗经》是中华文明中最早的一部诗歌典籍，据传为孔子编撰，收录了周朝从公元前11世纪到公元前7世纪的三百多首民歌、赞美诗和颂辞，属于儒家四书五经中的一部经典，对后世的诗歌、文学、人们的行为与思想都有深远的影响。是什么让它历经三千年的沧桑而魅力不减？一句句耳熟能详的诗句后面隐藏着怎样的故事？诗经与其他人类早期文明中的诗歌相比，有什么特点或异同之处？有什么资源或技巧，可以帮助今人更容易的去学习和赏读《诗经》吗？让我们和George（乱云飞）一起进入诗经的世界，去结识那里巧笑倩兮，美目盼兮的窈窕淑女，和如切如磋，如琢如磨的谦谦君子，品味人类在文明的童真时期，发自心灵的歌唱。
时间： 2020年9月4号周五晚上8:00到9:30。(加东时间)
使用語言：中文普通話
免费公益Zoom视频讲座，限额100人。会议厅将在讲座开始前15分钟开放。届时请点击如下链接直接进入：
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87134664583
Meeting ID: 871 3466 4583
如有问题需查询，请致电： ericliujt@gmail.com.谢谢!