Return to Zhuangzi - New Interpretations of "Xiaoyaoyou" and "Equality of Things" (4 Volumes in Total)

Name: Return to Zhuangzi - New Interpretations of "Xiaoyaoyou" and "Equality of Things" (4 Volumes in Total)
Author: Shen Shanzeng

还吾庄子——《逍遥游》《齐物论》新解（共4册）

by Shen Shanzeng (沈善增)

Status: Completed
Length: 347k Words
Updated: 8mo ago
Source: Fanqie

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Synopsis

To understand Chinese culture and Chinese philosophy, "Zhuangzi" is a must-read book. The author of "Returning to Zhuangzi" comprehensively explains "Xiaoyaoyou" and "Equality of Things" from a modern perspective. The book is rich in knowledge, detailed explanations, and easy to understand. It is a must-read masterpiece for studying "Zhuangzi". The book is divided into four volumes: Volume 1 provides a detailed analysis and interpretation of "Xiaoyaoyou" with reference to classics, which also reflects the author's profound foundation in Chinese studies; Volume 2, "Equality of Things" is the most concentrated discussion of theory in the whole book of Zhuangzi, and its importance has been recognized by commentators throughout the history; Volume 3 mainly discusses the beginning of "I lose myself" and "the sound of nature", "the sound of earth" and "the sound of man", and also quotes Buddhist theory and many Chinese classics such as "Lieh Zi" for argumentation and analysis; Volume 4, starting with "The pivot begins to find its ring, to respond to infinity", cites many famous experts to demonstrate and analyze many Chinese classics such as "Zhuangzi" annotations and "Liehzi".

Reader comments

This book is really good! The author Shen Shanzeng's interpretation of "Zhuangzi" is very thorough, especially the analysis of "Xiaoyaoyou" and "Equality of Things", which gave me a deeper understanding of Zhuangzi's thoughts. Moreover, he cited many classics of Chinese studies to demonstrate, which is rich in knowledge and easy to understand, just like chatting with friends. I especially like the interpretation of "I lose myself" in the book, which gives me a new understanding of myself. In short, this is an excellent study of "Zhuangzi" and worth reading!
4 likes2y ago
The world has been suffering for a long time by taking meaning out of context! This book strives to clear away the miasma caused by the wanton mixing of private goods by various commentaries, and restore Zhuangzi's true appearance. Before, there were many things that were confusing and difficult to clarify about Zhuangzi's thoughts. After reading this, I felt suddenly enlightened!
3 likes4y ago
The book is very good, except for a lot of things that I can't understand, I don't have any problems... I know that my knowledge is shallow, and it took me a year to finish reading it. Thank you for letting me see another Zhuangzi, and thank you for telling me so much other knowledge...
2 likes3y ago
Interpreting Buddha with Buddha is not that high. I don't know living beings, I don't see the Tathagata.
1 like3y ago
Interpreting Zhuangzi from the modern perspective has given us many new insights
1 like3y ago