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.
In the Emei Mountain in Shu (Sichuan Province) there were many monasteries. The monks in the big monasteries were rich, while those in the smaller ones were poor.