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.
This commentary on Zhuangzi ‑ Da Sheng argues obsessing over health harms you. It unpacks parables like the cicada‑catcher, highlighting undivided focus and guarding the spirit rather than merely tending to the physical body.
This Zhuangzi ‑ Da Sheng (Understanding Life) chapter stresses nourishing vital Qi rather than just the body. It features parables like the hunchback cicada‑catcher and the wooden cock, advocating naturalness, focus and wu‑wei.
Playing Go is a minor art; yet even so, you must give your whole attention to it to learn it.
One of Yang Zi’s neighbours, who lost a sheep, sent all his men out to find it, and asked Yang Zi’s servant to join in the search.