The Great Encyclopedia of Taoism

Who is Huan Yuan 环渊?

Who is Huan Yuan 环渊?

He authored two volumes discussing matters of governance and social order, "addressing issues of political stability and chaos to advise rulers of his time."

Who is Huan Yuan 环渊?

He authored two volumes discussing matters of governance and social order, "addressing issues of political stability and chaos to advise rulers of his time."

Who is Jiezi 接子?

Who is Jiezi 接子?

Zhuangzi·Zeyang mentions "Jiezi's theory of 'something causing it'", positing that the movement of all things may be driven by a certain force—this force being the Dao.

Who is Jiezi 接子?

Zhuangzi·Zeyang mentions "Jiezi's theory of 'something causing it'", positing that the movement of all things may be driven by a certain force—this force being the Dao.

Who is liu xia hui Zihua Zi 子华子?

Who is liu xia hui Zihua Zi 子华子?

Discover Zihua Zi's Daoist wisdom: 'Valuing life above all'—where preserving self outweighs conquest. Explore his radical pact: refusing an empire to keep one's arms. A forgotten Warring States philosopher who...

Who is liu xia hui Zihua Zi 子华子?

Discover Zihua Zi's Daoist wisdom: 'Valuing life above all'—where preserving self outweighs conquest. Explore his radical pact: refusing an empire to keep one's arms. A forgotten Warring States philosopher who...

Who is Jie Ni 桀溺?

Who is Jie Ni 桀溺?

He said, "The world is full of chaos everywhere like surging floods, and who can change it? Moreover, instead of following those who avoid certain people, isn't it better to...

Who is Jie Ni 桀溺?

He said, "The world is full of chaos everywhere like surging floods, and who can change it? Moreover, instead of following those who avoid certain people, isn't it better to...

Who is Ren Zhang 任章?

Who is Ren Zhang 任章?

He said, "Demanding land for no reason will surely arouse fear in neighboring states; being insatiably greedy will make the whole world afraid. If you give him the land, Zhi...

Who is Ren Zhang 任章?

He said, "Demanding land for no reason will surely arouse fear in neighboring states; being insatiably greedy will make the whole world afraid. If you give him the land, Zhi...

Who is Yang Zhu 杨朱?

Who is Yang Zhu 杨朱?

In philosophy, he advocated valuing oneself and cherishing life. "Yangsheng values himself" (from "Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals · Bu Ren"). Contrary to the Mohist views of universal love and...

Who is Yang Zhu 杨朱?

In philosophy, he advocated valuing oneself and cherishing life. "Yangsheng values himself" (from "Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals · Bu Ren"). Contrary to the Mohist views of universal love and...