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Category Archives: Chuang Tzu Stories

Epic Battles

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Derek Lin

Once upon a time in the Warring States period, the King of Wei was angered when he learned that the King of Chi had betrayed their alliance. Desiring revenge for this betrayal, he wanted to send an assassin to kill the Continue reading Epic Battles→

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The Dead Rat

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Derek Lin

Chuang Tzu’s friend, Hui Tzu, had become the Minister in the Kingdom of Liang. He hadn’t been in touch with Chuang Tzu for quite some time, possibly due to his many duties and busy schedule, so Chuang Tzu thought it Continue reading The Dead Rat→

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Scholarly Attire

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Derek Lin

Once, Chuang Tzu visited the land of Lu and was invited to the palace by its ruler. They spoke for a while, and the topic of learning came up. With much pride, the King said: “In my land, we have Continue reading Scholarly Attire→

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The Sea Bird

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Derek Lin

Once upon a time in ancient China, there was an unusual bird from the sea that landed in the countryside. It was large and beautiful, resembling the legendary phoenix. People called it the Sea Bird. Rumors about it spread like Continue reading The Sea Bird→

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Where is the Tao?

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Derek Lin

One day, a scholar by the name of Donguozi asked Chuang Tzu: “That which we call the Tao — where is it?” The two of them were outside, and Chuang Tzu said: “Everywhere. There is no place where the Tao Continue reading Where is the Tao?→

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The Three Swords

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Derek Lin

During the Warring States Period, the King of Zhao was well known as a devotee of sword fighting. Swordsmen flocked to him, and about three thousand of them were granted residence at the palace. They battled one another every day Continue reading The Three Swords→

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Three Auspicious Wishes

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Derek Lin

Once upon a time in ancient China, there was a legendary monarch by the name of Yao. One day, he traveled to the Hua region, where he came across a local man. The man said to him: “Greetings, great sage! Continue reading Three Auspicious Wishes→

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