What are the three major events in life?

There are many versions of the three great events in life, depending on cultural background and personal perspective.

1The following are some common explanations: Fu Shou Lu: In traditional Chinese culture, Fu Shou Lu is regarded as the three major blessings in life, representing happiness, longevity and wealth respectively.

This statement emphasizes people's pursuit and yearning for a better life.

Meeting an old friend in a foreign land, having a wedding night, and being named on the gold medal list: these are the three major happy events in life mentioned in another ancient proverb, which respectively represent meeting old friends in a foreign place, getting married, and achieving academic or professional success.

These events are considered important turning points and achievements in life.

2. Fasting, war, and disease: In "The Analects of Confucius: Shu Er Pian", Confucius mentioned three major events that he took seriously and carefully: fasting, war, and disease.

Fasting here represents faith and self-cultivation, war involves life and safety, and disease involves health and death.