Over the last decades, there have only
been three monologues on Confucian studies ever published in Malaysia,
and his works are two of them.
In 1998, he successfully revealed the mysterious numbers in the astronomical almanac of The Book of Changes (Yi Jin). In addition, he also figured out the solutions to other mysterious numbers in The Book of Changes in 2001.
Confucian studies highly valued by international community
His Confucian studies thesis has been highly acclaimed by the International Confucian Studies Society, and countless of scholars from China are more than happy to share their experiences with him.
The Korean Confucian Studies Society is also conducting researches on his books. He has been repeatedly invited by the International Confucian and Yi Jin Studies Congress to share his thesis. His outstanding achievements in academic and views have amazed the international scholars.
During the first International Confucian Studies Congress organized jointly by Sin Chew Daily in August 2004, guest scholars from China were so impressed by his academic achievements that they invited him to discuss with them the Chinese culture and exchange their ideas on Chinese studies.
Although he is a world-renowned scholar in Confucian studies, he is hardly known in his native Malaysia as compared to other countries.
Spending half his life at the village
Dr. Shi Si Yuan has spent almost half his life at Kampung Bukit Siput, Segamat, owing to his early teaching profession at Si Pu Primary School there. Since he is leading a very simple and low profile life, all that local residents, especially the elderly in the new village, know about him is that he is a retired school principal and a doctorate holder who excels in poetry writing.
Enjoying a simple life has been Dr. Shi's chosen lifestyle. He is a scholar who has grown indifferent to fame and fortune, persistent in staying low key, emphasising simplistic life while pursuing his studies with full dedication and joy.
82-year-old Dr. Shi looks serious and taciturn with a head of white hair and solemn facial expressions. However, once he starts talking, he would speak with excessive fervor and sincerity, revealing his nature of a kind, amiable and generous old man, while his relatively thin body exudes a kind of respectable and noble aura of a well-read scholar.
Through our conversation, we discovered that his speech was explicit, concise, logical and convincing.
Spending 10 years on family genealogy
After his retirement in 1982, he spent the subsequent ten years compiling the "Shi Family Genealogy." His two monologues on Confucian studies were published respectively in 1998 and 2001, and have successfully attracted the attention of the International Confucian Studies Society. In addition, his unflagging effort in poetry writing has also made him a regular contributor of the Chinese poetry magazine and a regular award winner as well.
Dedicating his entire life to academic studies, Dr. Shi has never failed to amaze us with his vibrance and perseverance. He possesses a spirit of "getting to the bottom of things" and has vowed to penetrate the core value of his studies.
This can be proved from the way he is delving into the world of Confucian and Yi Jin studies. He is willing to spend all his time and effort until he has completely figured out the solutions to the puzzles through the verification of both theoretical basis as well as scientific evidences. His persistence in studies has allowed him to make exceptional contributions towards the academic field.
He said he was satisfied with his life as he had outlined the core value of the Chinese culture in his books for the reference of future generations.
He said the Chinese culture boasts exceptionally high intellectual and academic values and its core value could be found inside Yi Jin. However, he regretted that modern people only touched lightly on the Chinese culture without venturing further into its core value.
Against Western approach in Confucian studies
He slammed those so-called modern Confucian researchers who adopt the Western approach in Confucian studies, saying that it was not the right way of handling the Confucian studies.
He pointed out that these scholars should instead go into the Confucian studies based on fundamentals and argument basis of the Chinese culture.
Assistance from children
Dr. Shi's adherence and dedication to the Chinese culture, devotion in poetry writing and enthusiasm towards Chinese education have made him a role model among the people.
His son and daughter are currently assisting him in compiling several books which will include his literary works and researches throughout his life. (Translated by LIM LIY EE/Sin Chew Daily)
In 1998, he successfully revealed the mysterious numbers in the astronomical almanac of The Book of Changes (Yi Jin). In addition, he also figured out the solutions to other mysterious numbers in The Book of Changes in 2001.
Confucian studies highly valued by international community
His Confucian studies thesis has been highly acclaimed by the International Confucian Studies Society, and countless of scholars from China are more than happy to share their experiences with him.
The Korean Confucian Studies Society is also conducting researches on his books. He has been repeatedly invited by the International Confucian and Yi Jin Studies Congress to share his thesis. His outstanding achievements in academic and views have amazed the international scholars.
During the first International Confucian Studies Congress organized jointly by Sin Chew Daily in August 2004, guest scholars from China were so impressed by his academic achievements that they invited him to discuss with them the Chinese culture and exchange their ideas on Chinese studies.
Although he is a world-renowned scholar in Confucian studies, he is hardly known in his native Malaysia as compared to other countries.
Spending half his life at the village
Dr. Shi Si Yuan has spent almost half his life at Kampung Bukit Siput, Segamat, owing to his early teaching profession at Si Pu Primary School there. Since he is leading a very simple and low profile life, all that local residents, especially the elderly in the new village, know about him is that he is a retired school principal and a doctorate holder who excels in poetry writing.
Enjoying a simple life has been Dr. Shi's chosen lifestyle. He is a scholar who has grown indifferent to fame and fortune, persistent in staying low key, emphasising simplistic life while pursuing his studies with full dedication and joy.
82-year-old Dr. Shi looks serious and taciturn with a head of white hair and solemn facial expressions. However, once he starts talking, he would speak with excessive fervor and sincerity, revealing his nature of a kind, amiable and generous old man, while his relatively thin body exudes a kind of respectable and noble aura of a well-read scholar.
Through our conversation, we discovered that his speech was explicit, concise, logical and convincing.
Spending 10 years on family genealogy
After his retirement in 1982, he spent the subsequent ten years compiling the "Shi Family Genealogy." His two monologues on Confucian studies were published respectively in 1998 and 2001, and have successfully attracted the attention of the International Confucian Studies Society. In addition, his unflagging effort in poetry writing has also made him a regular contributor of the Chinese poetry magazine and a regular award winner as well.
Dedicating his entire life to academic studies, Dr. Shi has never failed to amaze us with his vibrance and perseverance. He possesses a spirit of "getting to the bottom of things" and has vowed to penetrate the core value of his studies.
This can be proved from the way he is delving into the world of Confucian and Yi Jin studies. He is willing to spend all his time and effort until he has completely figured out the solutions to the puzzles through the verification of both theoretical basis as well as scientific evidences. His persistence in studies has allowed him to make exceptional contributions towards the academic field.
He said he was satisfied with his life as he had outlined the core value of the Chinese culture in his books for the reference of future generations.
He said the Chinese culture boasts exceptionally high intellectual and academic values and its core value could be found inside Yi Jin. However, he regretted that modern people only touched lightly on the Chinese culture without venturing further into its core value.
Against Western approach in Confucian studies
He slammed those so-called modern Confucian researchers who adopt the Western approach in Confucian studies, saying that it was not the right way of handling the Confucian studies.
He pointed out that these scholars should instead go into the Confucian studies based on fundamentals and argument basis of the Chinese culture.
Assistance from children
Dr. Shi's adherence and dedication to the Chinese culture, devotion in poetry writing and enthusiasm towards Chinese education have made him a role model among the people.
His son and daughter are currently assisting him in compiling several books which will include his literary works and researches throughout his life. (Translated by LIM LIY EE/Sin Chew Daily)
