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The Connoisseur - The Glorious Burial Page 5 | were recovering from the destruction and desolation of war and disunity.
What is noteworthy about Taizong’s definition of happiness is his view on hunting – hunting was not just the capturing and killing of animals. The notion of hunting is introduced against the background of the richness and abundance of
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well-fed animals and lush meadows; and a place where arrows are not used unnecessarily. Hunting, therefore, is not just a physical power game between human and animals but a manifestation of the spiritual significance of man’s relationship with animals. Most of all, Taizong sees hunting as an important element of a happy life.
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