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Zhuangzi: Wuwei and Ziran For Our Times

Walking With The Tengu by Matthew

Jan 28, 202600:17:43Society & Culture

In this episode we look at two parables from the work known as the Zhuangzi that relate to things martial artists care about. Specifically the ideas of Wuwei (無為) non-action and Ziran (自然 - "Self-so") spontaneity. Howeve...

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Zhuangzi: Wuwei and Ziran For Our Times is an episode from Walking With The Tengu by Matthew. In this episode we look at two parables from the work known as the Zhuangzi that relate to things martial artists care about. Specifically the ide...

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