He who knows when he has got enough is rich.

 (Lao Tzu)

Who was Chuang Tzu?

Chuang Tzu was a taoist sage who wrote humorous stories to demonstrate tao and examine human nature.

Different translations

There are many translations of Chuang Tzu.
Some have been translated in a way that makes them very difficult to understand.
Thomas Merton has produced a well-written translation.


Chuang Tzu stories

Adapted by Thomas Merton

1. Apologies

2. Fighting Cock

3. Flight from the Shadow

4. Monkey Mountain

5. The Need to Win

6. The Stink Tree

7. Symphony for a Seabird
    

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