Responding to the Questions of Our Time: Suosalang and the Construction of a New Paradigm of “Mind-Heart Civilization”——Xuemo in dialogue with International Scholars (Session Three)

Responding to the Questions of Our Time: Suosalang and the Construction of a New Paradigm of “Mind-Heart Civilization”

Xuemo in dialogue with International Scholars (Session Three)

On March 15, 2026, the 3rd session of the “International Dialogue on Suosalang,” jointly organized by the World Literature Union and the Xue Mo Foundation founded by Xuemo, successfully concluded in the cloud. The forum continued to center on the eight-volume epic Suosalang by the Chinese writer Xuemo, bringing together renowned scholars from China, Germany, Norway, Canada, the United Kingdom, Iran, and other countries. Over 2 hours, participants engaged in profound exchanges on the work’s philosophical depth, its construction of “mind-heart civilization,” and its exploration of possible paths for the future of humanity.

The dialogue was moderated by Chen Yanjin, senior editor at the People's Literature Publishing House and long-time editor of Xuemo’s works. Guided by the keynote speaker Xuemo and discussant Bao Hanyi, the forum opened with a reflection on the passing of German philosopher Jürgen Habermas, directly addressing the profound question: “In an age dominated by AI and technology, what is the role of philosophy?” Against this backdrop, Suosalang was examined within the grand transformation of human civilization.

Responding to the Questions of Our Time: The Philosophical Ambition of Suosalang and the Vision of “Mind-Heart Civilization”

At the outset, moderator Chen Yanjin raised the issue of Habermas’s pessimistic reflections on the future of philosophy, leading to the central question: in a contemporary world dominated by technological rationality and the dilution of meaning, does Suosalang carry the ambition of constructing a new philosophical system?

In response, Xuemo shared insights from his global experiences. He noted that although contemporary humanity enjoys an explosion of knowledge and technological advancement, much of the externally oriented knowledge, systems, and even conflicts are ultimately unrelated to the essence of life when one turns inward. Human suffering, he argued, often arises from attachment to “non-essential things” and the noise of excess desire.

Xuemo believes that Western civilization, characterized by outward conquest, has entered a state of crisis, as wars continue to erupt across the world. Suosalang, he explained, represents his attempt to explore the possibility of a “new civilization.” This civilization is not based on external knowledge or technology, but points instead to something inherently complete within life itself — something inseparable from existence and capable of self-perfection. He calls this “mind-heart civilization.”

Through its complex narrative structure, the epic ultimately guides readers beyond external noise and back to the essence of life, seeking an inner light as natural and essential as breathing. Suosalang is not merely a literary work, but an exploration and articulation of “future philosophy” and “future civilization” through literary form.

Decoding the “Five Warriors”: Five Dimensions of Spiritual Fulfillment

Addressing the symbolic meaning of the five central figures known as the “Five Warriors” in Suosalang, Xuemo offered a rare in-depth interpretation. He explained that each of the Five Warriors represents an indispensable dimension for the fulfillment of “mind-heart civilization” and its contribution to the world:

1.Huanxilang — “Mental Realization”: symbolizes the highest spiritual state attained beyond the self.

2.Mijilang  — “Physical Realization”: symbolizes altruistic action guided by correct inner cultivation.

3.Huanhualang— “Verbal Realization”: symbolizes cultural influence through language that transmits correct values and transforms distorted human consensus (such as the glorification of violence).

4.Shenglelang— “Merit”: symbolizes concrete contributions to the world after spiritual fulfillment; philosophies lacking positive accumulation may become harmful.

5.Weidelang— “Activity/Impact”: symbolizes the broad societal influence of mind-heart civilization; a civilization must become a way of life in order to truly affect the world.

Xuemo emphasized that only when these five dimensions are fully integrated can a new “Suosalang” — an ideal spiritual homeland — be created. This provides a clear roadmap for both individual cultivation and civilizational construction.

Epic Form, Creative Mystery, and Resonance with the Times

During the dialogue, Professor Bao Hanyi raised a series of profound questions regarding the choice of the epic form and the creative state behind Suosalang. Xuemo explained that the epic form was chosen because of its capacity and expressive power to contain the “vast totality” he perceives, while also transmitting wisdom more directly.

He further described a unique “egoless writing” state: through rigorous literary training and inner cultivation, the attachment to the “small self” is dissolved, allowing the writer to enter an infinite “wisdom database” (or holistic field). Writing then flows naturally from this database based on an initial “aspiration” or blueprint. In this process, the text becomes a kind of “data conduit” carrying the author’s holographic wisdom and life information, capable of resonating with sincere readers and guiding them into a shared state of realization and spiritual elevation.

Addressing doubts about literature in the AI era, Xuemo emphasized that while AI can imitate language, great literature arises from the elevation of subjectivity and the depth of personality. He expressed confidence that AI, by breaking the monopoly of capital and knowledge, may in fact provide unprecedented opportunities for the widespread dissemination of “mind-heart civilization.”

He also proposed reading Suosalang through chanting rather than silent reading, suggesting that vocal resonance and high-frequency linguistic energy can interact with textual wisdom to produce deeper transformation of life experience.

Civilizational Dialogue and the Challenge of Global Dissemination

Discussing cross-cultural communication between East and West, Xuemo argued that contemporary Western-dominated civilization urgently needs to integrate Eastern “mind-heart civilization” and the wisdom of causality. The greatest challenge in transmitting the work, he noted, lies not in the text itself, but in the loss of deep reading habits under capitalism and fragmented information, as well as the suppression of inner stillness by external noise.

He advocated for multiple dissemination pathways, including educational reform and multimedia adaptations such as the metaverse and animation, so that this ancient yet newly emerging wisdom can be integrated into modern life.

At the conclusion of the forum, Xuemo offered a philosophical and contemporary scientific interpretation (including references to quantum entanglement) of the mantra “Niguma Qian Nuo,” describing it as a “spiritual code” that connects individuals to higher dimensions of wisdom. Its effectiveness, he suggested, depends on the practitioner’s faith and corresponding resonance.

Conclusion

This dialogue not only offered a deep exploration of the literary and philosophical core of Suosalang, but also elevated the discussion to the level of humanity’s shared destiny. It clearly demonstrated that, in the face of technological alienation and global conflict, the construction of “mind-heart civilization,” rooted in Eastern wisdom, may serve as a guiding light for humanity’s inner transcendence and pursuit of peace. The exchange of ideas among scholars opened a broader horizon for the academic study and international interpretation of this epic work.