According to Master Haiyun, profound learning is the know-how that deals with humanity and life, whereas elementary learning is the know-how that is outside that boundary.
Einstein’s law of relativity, Newton’s law of gravity, the invention of electricity and nuclear power, they are elementary learning（小學）. These are knowledges and theories of physic（物理）. These knowledges enhace our quality of living.
Whereas, the value and meaning of life, the truth of existence, the purpose of living, and all aspects that deals with the betterment of humanity; these knowledges enhance our quality of life and touch upon the Truth（真理）. They are profound learning（大學）.
And the three basic domains of profound learning are:
1. Washing and cleaning （灑掃）- how to take care of daily living
2. Answering readily（應對）- how to deal with interpersonal relationship
3. Advancing and retreating （進退）- how to react appropriately
I have heard about these three basic domains from Master Haiyun (HeShang) years ago. It is only recently that I started to have a glimpse of its deeper meaning.
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