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  • The Complete Writings

    by Zhuāngzï, Chris Fraser ...
    Series series Oxford World's Classics
    'Forget the years, forget norms, let yourself be stirred by the boundless.' The Zhuangzi -- an anthology of anonymous writings produced in China between the fourth and second centuries BC -- is one of the world's great literary treasures and the single most important source for early Daoist philosophy. It has exerted a profound influence on Chinese thought, literature, and culture, inspiring ... Read more

    $13.69 CAD

  • Zhuangzi: Basic Writings

    by Zhuangzi ...
    Translated by Burton Watson ...
    Series series Translations from the Asian Classics
    Only by inhabiting Dao (the Way of Nature) and dwelling in its unity can humankind achieve true happiness and freedom, in both life and death. This is Daoist philosophy's central tenet, espoused by the person—or group of people—known as Zhuangzi (369?–286? BCE) in a text by the same name. To be free, individuals must discard rigid distinctions between right and wrong, and follow a course of action ... Read more

    $29.59 CAD

  • Chuang Tzu: Mystic, Moralist, and Social Reformer

    Enriched edition. Daoist Parables on Reality, Relativism, and Living in Harmony Beyond Social Norms

    by Zhuangzi ...
    Translated by Herbert Allen Giles ...
    In "Chuang Tzu: Mystic, Moralist, and Social Reformer," Zhuangzi presents a profound exploration of Daoist philosophy woven through parables and allegories that challenge conventional thought. Employing a whimsical yet incisive literary style, the text juxtaposes humor with deep moral questions, allowing readers to engage with themes of relativism, the nature of reality, and the pursuit of harmony ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    The Complete Writings (Oxford World's Classics)

    by Zhuangzi ...
    Narrated by Martin Yeh ...

    Unabridged

    12 hours 44 min

    'Forget the years, forget norms, let yourself be stirred by the boundless'The Zhuangzi -- an anthology of anonymous writings produced in China between the fourth and second centuries BC -- is one of the world's great literary treasures and the single most important source for early Daoist philosophy. It has exerted a profound influence on Chinese thought, literature, and culture, inspiring ... Read more

    $54.00 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Chuang Tzu: Mystic, Moralist, and Social Reformer

    Enriched edition. Exploring Ancient Chinese Wisdom and Moral Philosophy

    by Zhuangzi, Gwendolyn Whitmore ...
    Translated by Herbert Allen Giles ...
    In "Chuang Tzu: Mystic, Moralist, and Social Reformer," Zhuangzi weaves a profound tapestry of philosophical thought through rich, allegorical narratives and paradoxical anecdotes. His text deftly balances humor and profundity, challenging the rigid structures of Confucian and Legalist traditions of its time. As a cornerstone of Daoist philosophy, this work invites readers to transcend societal ... Read more

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  • Chuang Tzu: Mystic, Moralist, and Social Reformer

    by Zhuangzi ...
    Chuang Tzu, also known as Zhuangzi, is a foundational figure in Daoism, celebrated for his profound philosophical insights and whimsical storytelling. His work, attributed to him, explores themes of spontaneity, freedom, and the relativity of human concepts. Through parables and anecdotes, Chuang Tzu challenges conventional wisdom, urging readers to embrace the natural flow of life and to ... Read more

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  • We Permeate into the Zhuangzi

    by Zhuangzi ...
    Translated by Nomadsirius ...
    Series Book 4 - We Permeate into
    Zhuang Zhou, commonly known as Zhuangzi, is born in Meng in the state of Song during the Warring States period. Meng is currently located in the north of Sang-gu, Hanam Province. The survival date is approximately 369-286 BC. It is the era of King Hui of the Yang dynasty and King Seon of the Qi dynasty. After working as a manager at Chilwon for a while, he does not hold a post for the rest of his ... Read more

    $19.06 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Way of Nature

    by Zhuangzi ...
    Translated by Brian Bruya ...
    Series series The Illustrated Library of Chinese Classics
    A delightfully illustrated selection of the great Daoist writings of Zhuangzi by bestselling cartoonist C. C. TsaiC. C. Tsai is one of Asia’s most popular cartoonists, and his editions of the Chinese classics have sold more than 40 million copies in over twenty languages. This volume presents Tsai’s delightful graphic adaptation of the profound and humorous Daoist writings of Zhuangzi, some of the ... Read more

    $27.49 CAD

  • Chuang Tzu: Mystic, Moralist, and Social Reformer (Summarized Edition)

    Enriched edition. Taoist Teachings and Parables from the Warring States: Philosophical Anecdotes and Eastern Wisdom

    by Zhuangzi, Elizabeth Clarke, Elizabeth Clarke ...
    Translated by Herbert Allen Giles ...
    This classic collects parables and dialogues that chart a Daoist art of living amid the Warring States. With playful yet piercing prose, Zhuangzi advances spontaneity (ziran), noncoercive action (wuwei), and the "equalizing of things" (qiwu). Butterfly-dream reverie, Cook Ding's effortless carving, and the Useless Tree lampoon rigid moralism while modeling freedom from fixating names and purposes. ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD

  • Chuang Tzu: Mystic, Moralist, and Social Reformer

    by Zhuangzi ...
    Translated by Giles Herbert Allen ...
    First Edition 1889The translator of Chuang Tzŭ has asked me to append a note on the philosophy of chs. i-vii. It is difficult to see how one who writes not only in ignorance of Chinese modes of thought, but with the preconceptions of Western philosophy, can really help much towards the understanding of an admittedly obscure system, involving terms and expressions on which Chinese scholars are not ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Zhuangzi

    The Complete Writings

    by Zhuangzi ...
    Narrated by Brian Nishii ...

    Unabridged

    14 hours 41 min

    Brook Ziporyn's carefully crafted translation of the complete writings of Zhuangzi—including a lucid Introduction and Glossary of Essential Terms—provides listeners with an engaging and provocative deep dive into this magical work.This audiobook is expertly read by Brian Nishii, with audio engineering by Allie McSwain. It was produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent ... Read more

    $34.34 CAD

  • Chuang Tzu: Mystic, Moralist, and Social Reformer (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Daoist Wisdom Tales, Paradox, and the Art of Living Lightly in Warring States China

    by Zhuangzi, Delia Penmere ...
    Translated by Herbert Allen Giles ...
    Chuang Tzu: Mystic, Moralist, and Social Reformer presents the classic Daoist vision through paradox, fable, dialogue, satire, and lyrical philosophical prose. Its chapters move from metaphysical reflections on the Dao and the relativity of distinctions to comic attacks on pedantry, ambition, and coercive government. Set against the intellectual ferment of China's Warring States period, the work ... Read more

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