Six Patriarch Platform Sutra

Author: Cai Zhizhong
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: The works of early Chinese thinkers have profoundly influenced every aspect of Chinese culture and society, from education and art to politics and war, as well as daily etiquette. The widely acclaimed cartoonist, Mr. Cai Zhizhong, has been dedicated to bringing the wisdom of these ancient classics into life through his unique and captivating art style. This series of traditional Chinese thought comic books reflects the brilliance of great historical thinkers, including:
Confucius, the wisdom of harmonious living
Laozi, the wisdom of living in accordance with the Dao
Zhuangzi, the wisdom of freedom and nature in the Dao
Sun Tzu, the wisdom of winning without fighting
Zen Masters, the wisdom of living in the present moment
Mr. Cai Zhizhong first gained public attention for his award-winning animated films and daily comic strips. After years of self-study, he shifted his focus to creating works based on classic texts. His works have been highly praised by critics and quickly became bestsellers. Mr. Cai's books have been published by renowned American publishers such as Princeton University Press and Knopf. Brian Bruya is the translator of the American edition of this series and holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Philosophy from the University of Hawai'i. He is an expert in the field of early Chinese philosophy and a translator, as well as the editor-in-chief of the website "Shuhai Wenyuan," which focuses on Chinese philosophy research.