The
Zhuangzi (
pronounced ; ) is an ancient Chinese text from the late
Warring States period (476221) which contains stories and anecdotes that exemplify the carefree nature of the ideal
Daoist sage. Named for its traditional author, "Master Zhuang" (
Zhuangzi), the
Zhuangzi is one of the two foundational texts of
Daoismalong with the
Dao De Jing (Laozi)and is generally considered the most important of all Daoist writings.