Zhang Zai

Zhang Zai (1020–1077) was a Chinese philosopher and politician. He is best known for laying out four ontological goals for intellectuals: to build up the manifestations of Heaven and Earth's spirit, to build up good life for the populace, to develop past sages' endangered scholarship, and to open up eternal peace.

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Who was born first?

• Zhang Zai was born 3 years after Zhou Dunyi
• Zhang Zai was born 8 years after Cai Xiang
• Zhang Zai was born 8 years after Marpa Chokyi Lodro
• Zhang Zai was born 12 years before Cheng Hao
• Zhang Zai was born 13 years after Peter Damian

Timeline

1. Peter Damian1007 – circa February 1072
2. Cai Xiang1012–1067
3. Marpa Chokyi Lodro1012–1097
4. Zhou Dunyi1017–1073
5. Zhang Zai (this page)1020–1077
6. Cheng Hao1032–1085

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