Keystone Magazine 3rd Issue | Page 60

Beyond The Gates It is A Way Of Thinking Lectures by Li Jiasheng Chinese Teacher & Researcher, Beijing Institute of Education Sciences L istening to Li Jiasheng speak is like witnessing the characters of some of the best-known Chinese classics – Sorrow of Separation (Li Sao), Man Jiang Hong (Yue Fei) or Records of the Grand Historian (Sima Qian) – come to life. Li Jiasheng’s understanding of and passion for Chinese cultures has been, and continues to be, his life. Already in his sixties, Mr. Li, a former special-grade Chinese teacher at the prestigious Beijing No.4 High School (1993-2010), and a recipient of the coveted State Council Allowance, is still fully dedicated to the promotion of traditional culture. In a 5-part series, Keystone was fortunate to listen to his lectures. In a brief dialogue with The Keyst