What is Chuang-tzu's purpose in imagining himself a butterfly in "The Butterfly"?

The Bhagavad-Gita presents the Hindu idea of "relinquishing attachment" that is, acting by duty without desire for or fear of a specific outcome. How might the concept of nonattachment help a person overcome a conflict between duty and desire?

What might the "Cold Mountain" setting in Han-shan's poem "I climb the road..." symbolize, or stand for? How does the speaker feel about his remoteness from the busy world below?

What sound effects does the translator of "Drops of dew" use to make the tanka pleasing to the ear?

What does "Wagging My Tail in the Mud" reveal about Chuang-tzu's character? How does the tale reflect Taoist beliefs about the need to be true to oneself?