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Meng House™

At Meng House™, our coffee brand is more than just a beverage—it's a testament to the enduring legacy of philosopher Mengzi, upheld by Peter 孟祥凱 (Hsiang-Kai, Meng), the 75th descendant of Mengzi. With a lineage tracing back to 290 BCE, Mengzi's teachings on benevolence and righteousness have shaped generations. Peter 孟祥凱 (Hsiang-Kai, Meng), continues this legacy by crafting coffee products that reflect these timeless principles. Each cup of Meng House™ coffee is imbued with the spirit of benevolence and righteousness, sourced from the finest beans and meticulously roasted to perfection. From the moment you take your first sip, you're not just enjoying a delicious brew—you're partaking in a tradition that spans centuries, embracing the values of compassion and integrity that define the Mengzi lineage. Join us in savoring more than just coffee; experience a taste of history, culture, and the enduring spirit of Mengzi's teachings with Meng House™ Coffee.

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元文宗 Wenzong Emperor12th Great Khan of the Mongol Empire or Mongols

In the Yuan Dynasty to the first year of the Wenzong Dynasty (1330), Mengzi was added as the "Vice Sage Holy", and later called "Vice Sage", second only to Confucius.

雍正 Yongzheng EmperorThe fifth emperor of the Qing dynasty.

In the middle of the lobby of the Mengzi House in Zoucheng, Shandong Province, “Seven Chapters Disciplines Given" is hung in the middle of the hall by Qing Emperor Yongzheng. The intention of the Emperor Yongzheng was to inform the posterity of Meng to use Mencius' "seven chapters" as the guidelines and actions of the later generations of Meng.

Chen-Ning Frank YangReceived the 1957 Nobel Prize in Physics

Dr. Yang wrote in his autobiography that he abides by the teachings of Mengzi in the way he behaves himself and conducts works since he was thirty (30) years old.

愛子內親王 Princess ToshiCrown Prince Naruhito of Japan

In a break with tradition, the name of the princess was chosen by her parents, instead of by the Emperor. It was selected from clause 56 of Li Lou II, one of the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Mengzi: "One who loves the others will be constantly loved by them; one who respects others will be constantly respected by them." (愛人者人恆愛之，敬人者人恆敬之。)

Glenn Berger, PhDEmeritus Professor at Auburn University.

"Mengzi had a very upbeat notion of life and stressed the basic goodness of every person ... Might we in the U.S. take to heart some of the ancient wisdom of the Chinese? Kindness, joy, and compassion to all we meet, should be the hallmark of America. ... We’re all in this together, come what may." November 19, 2020, The Auburn Villager

Alejandro A. Chafuen, PhDManaging Director, International, of Acton Institute.

How do a philosopher who lived 23 centuries ago and an adventurer and discoverer from the 14th century relate to today’s economic policies? Mengzi’s ideas and the life and legacy of Marco Polo are being used to reduce Western and U.S. resistance to Chinese efforts to build a new trade route, more extensive than the old Silk Road: the “Belt and Road Initiative.” Bringing China And The West Together: Can Mengzi Help? Forbes April 17, 2019, Alejandro Chafuen

"The self-titled work of the second greatest Confucian thinker, Mencius — also known as Mengzi — was the Plato to Confucius’ Socrates...Today, with the revival of Confucian thought, his ideas on virtue ethics are being reconsidered, especially as an alternative to Aristotle. His ideas on moral development are also being reconsidered."

"The former Belgian prime minister ... said that Europe had been dominated by violence and competition for centuries until the European Economic Community was formed in 1958, which is in line with Mencius' argument that good timing is not as good as being advantageously situated, and being advantageously situated is not as good as having harmonious people."

"I simply wanted to believe that a person is fundamentally good and Mencius justified convincingly enough for me," he said. "This very much shaped my personal and political beliefs. I decided to believe it because I thought it was good and right. I followed this principle for the entirety of my 32-year political career and this thought guided me in all political positions I held in Slovenia and Europe."

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