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Lin Hui Abandons the Jade
This commentary on Zhuangzi ‑ Shan Mu unpacks “Lin Hui abandons jade” parable. It contrasts profit‑driven ties and enduring natural bonds, expounding that genuine friendship is plain water like rather than sweet wine like.
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The Marquis of Lu Feeds a Bird
This article interprets the sea bird fable from Zhuangzi ‑ Zhi Le. The well‑meaning Marquis of Lu treats a seabird with grand human rituals, which frighten and kill it. It warns against projecting one’s own values onto other beings.
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Yu the Great Taming the Floods
This is an ancient myth and legend. Yu (大禹) was the chieftain of the Xiahou clan (夏后氏), also known as Xia Yu or Rong Yu (夏禹、戎禹). According to tradition, his father, Gun (鲧), was ordered by Emperor Yao to control the floods. Gun stole the Heavenly Emperor’s “living soil” (息壤, Xirang) to build dikes,…
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Prince of Ren casts his line
This commentary on Zhuangzi ‑ Wai Wu retells Ren Gongzi’s giant fishing parable. Contrasting grand, patient preparation against petty pursuits, it teaches that great attainment demands broad vision, huge investment and long‑term waiting.
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The Hunchback Catching Cicadas
This interprets the hunchback catching cicadas parable from Zhuangzi ‑ Da Sheng chapter. Through disciplined pellet stacking practice, the hunchback gains supreme skill via undivided focus, showing how humble craft can evolve into alignment with the Dao.