Zhuangzi Explained: legendary parables for joyful living |
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Zhuangzi was one of China’s greatest thinkers. His ancient parables are legendary, designed to recover your natural spontaneity. Sounds great, but can Zhuangzi’s stories help us find freedom in our modern, complex lives?…
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