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History, context & interpretation
What this document is
Describes techniques such as 'sitting and forgetting' and fasting the mind. Attributed to Zhuang Zhou.
Dating and civilization
Zhuangzi is catalogued under Chinese / Daoist and is dated c. 4th–3rd c. BCE. Its recorded category is Meditation / Philosophy, associated with Chinese.
Where to investigate
Manuscripts in Chinese collections
Connected traditions
This entry connects to An (Anu). Follow the linked deity profiles to compare stories and roles.
Sources and further reading
Historical descriptions are educational summaries. Religious traditions, scholarly interpretations and unverified claims are distinguished where possible; imagery may be illustrative rather than an artifact photograph.
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