★ Buddhism and Confucianism ,Zen Taoism
★ A collection of decades of creative insights – Tsai Chih-chung's classic comic philosophy
Comic strips of Buddhist thought, Confucian thought, Zen thought, and Taoist thought. The charm of classics + the most systematic interpretation of comic strips + easy-to-understand vernacular Chinese = the best introductory text to the Four Books.
Comic Strip Confucianism
Confucius said—the admonition of the benevolent; the Analects—the candid advice of the Confucian; Mencius said—philosophical reflections in turbulent times; the University—profound knowledge; the Doctrine of the Mean—a harmonious life.
Buddhist Thought in Comics
The Buddha spoke the Dharma, the Dhammapada, the language of wisdom, and the Heart Sutra—the joy of selflessness.
Comic Strip: Taoist Philosophy
Zhuangzi said—the sound of nature's flute; Laozi said—the whispers of the wise; Liezi said—the philosophy of riding the wind.
"Zen Philosophy in Comics"
Zen Teachings – The Venerable One's Shout and Cry; The Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch; The Buddhist Chanting of the Diamond Sutra at Caoxi; The Sudden Enlightenment of a Monk.
About the Author
Born in Changhua in 1948, he vowed at the age of four and a half to dedicate his life to drawing, and from then on, he single-mindedly pursued the path of a cartoonist. He conquered the book market with several Chinese classic comics, achieving a total sales volume of 40 million copies, which were distributed in 45 countries around the world.
Tsai Chih-chung excels at using simple yet Zen-like lines to create characters, thereby expounding his unique insights into Chinese classics, philosophical thinking, and Buddhist principles. With humor, he leads readers to experience the powerful world of classic literature.