Philosophy Ray

In Zhuangzi’s tale, some people sing and play music at a funeral. Why aren’t they sad? Join us as we explore this story of the "True Person and the False Person" and discover Zhuangzi’s answers to th…

Zhuangzi further reveals to us the application of the Tao in our outlook on life. If you can achieve this, you will attain the highest wisdom in life


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Zhuangzi explains how to cultivate the Tao and the stages you’ll experience along the way, all through a story.
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Zhuangzi and Huizi once again engaged in a discussion about the practices and beliefs of sages versus ordinary people, revealing what it means for sages to 'be emotionless' and why emotions become a …

Through the conversation between Duke Ai of Lu and Confucius, we learn about the popularity of Ai Dai, a person known for both his virtue and talent. It also reveals what you need to do to become som…

Through two fictional fables of Socrates, let's uncover two important life lessons.
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To us, Confucius is a wise sage who’s reached enlightenment, but to Laozi’s student ShuShan Wuzhi, he’s still falling just a bit short. So what’s missing? Let’s find out in today’s episode.


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Today we share two fables from Socrates, about fame, wealth and the Words of Wisdom.


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This story is from Zhuangzi’s “Symbol of Complete Virtue” (De chong fu). This chapter mainly talks about how to be full of virtue. Zhuangzi tells us through the stories of Shen Tujia and Zichan that …

Have you ever considered these two questions: What is the key difference between humans and animals? Can we really trust our experiences? Today, Socrates conducted an experiment to explain what makes…

Zhuangzi explains how to achieve success through the story of Chang Ji and Confucius, which highlights Wang Dai's silent teaching. The essence of success aligns with spiritual practice: following its…

Have you heard of the Allegory of the Cave? This story, proposed by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato in his book* “The Republic”*, comes from a dialogue between Plato's brother Glaucon and his tea…

Have you ever heard the story of Cook Ding carving up an ox? Do you know the secrets hidden within this tale? It's not just about butchering an ox; it's actually about staying healthy. Curious about …

Do you have a naughty child at home? Are you exhausted from trying to help him break bad habits? Do you often end up in arguments? Today, let's listen to a short story from Zhuangzi that offers insig…

This story comes from "Zhuangzi," featuring a conversation between Tzu-kao and Confucius. Confucius taught Tzu-kao important principles on how to be an effective ambassador, a good person, and how to…

Today, we’re going to explore Zhuangzi’s philosophy. Zhuangzi uses a dialogue between Confucius and Yan Hui to illustrate the concept of ‘the inner sage, the outer king.’ This idea delves into the wi…

Zhuangzi's story today is about the conversation between Nie Que and Wang Ni. Their conversation is similar to that of Socrates in ancient Greece. What is the relationship between them? Let's listen …

Zhuangzi tells us a special story to show us how smart people and very wise people, like sages, are different. Sometimes, people who think they’re really smart don’t see the big picture that’s best f…

Ever wondered how ancient wisdom could change the way you look at everyday problems? Today, we'll dive into the story of Huizi and Zhuangzi. What can a giant gourd teach us? What can a tree of Chu br…

Before Emperor Yao passed the throne to Shun, he actually sought someone in the mountains to succeed him. However, he received a thought-provoking response. What exactly happened? Let's delve into Zh…