Zhan Ruoshui: The Silent Mind of a Scholar Born in Zengcheng, Guangdong province, during the tumultuous mid-Ming dynasty (1466-1557), Zhan Ruoshui stands as a compelling figure within Chinese intellectual history. More than just a philosopher and educator, he was a pivotal voice advocating for a radical shift in understanding – a “mind theory” that sought to integrate Confucian ideals with Daoist and Buddhist principles. His life’s wo…