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Zhuangzi elucidates this mystical philosophy through humor, parable, and anecdote, using non sequitur and even nonsense to illuminate truths beyond the boundaries of ordinary logic. When the sea begins to move,2 this bird sets off for the southern darkness, which. The essential writings with selections from traditional commentaries ebook written by zhuangzi, brook ziporyn. The essential writings with selections from traditional commentaries. Download pdf theessentialchuangtzu free online new.
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