Siji Tzu, a mythical Taoist living the ideas given by Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu and delivering interpretations of philosophical Taoism through the use of poetry, koan and fable. Best known for his timeless wisdom given to students and followers as he traveled his life journey. The wisdom touches on the values and ethics in living with the Dao. Each story can be treated as Ch'an/Koan, ethic or morality.
Names The name "Siji Tzu" is an honorific. Siji means "the four seasons". Tzu translates literally as "boy", but it was also a term for a rank of nobleman equivalent to viscount, as well as a term of respect attached to the names of revered masters; thus, "Siji Tzu" can be translated roughly as "the master of the seasons".
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