
A wandering sage, living quietly in the countryside, becomes the focal point of a series of conversations that blend myth, philosophy, and observation. Through his exchanges with curious officials, disciples, and even the legendary Yellow Emperor, the text unfolds a tapestry of ideas about the unseen patterns that govern the world. The opening scenes set a tone of gentle humor and profound paradox, inviting listeners to consider how birth and transformation are intertwined.
The work explores the dance of yin and yang, the ever‑changing nature of form and emptiness, and the subtle ways that ordinary phenomena conceal deeper principles. Vivid analogies—such as insects turning into birds, or the cycles of water and fire—illustrate a worldview where nothing remains static. Listeners are drawn into a reflective journey that asks what it means to live in harmony with the constant flow of change, offering timeless insights without demanding a single, fixed answer.
Language
zh
Duration
~40 minutes (39K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-01-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A shadowy figure from early Daoist tradition, he is remembered as the name behind the Liezi, a classic of stories and reflections about freedom, spontaneity, and living in harmony with the Way. Scholars have long debated whether he was a historical person, which only adds to the mystery surrounding his legacy.
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