Some Philomath have disputed the existence of a single historical figure; since, once again, his edifications were transcribed and reinterpreted a few centuries after his death. Chuang Tzu was the most famous interpreter and recorder of Lao-Tse's edifications. Lao-Tse visually perceived himself as the Old Master who showed others the path to contemplation and enlightenment. Just as Siddhartha Gautama ceased on the path to enlightenment, Lao-tse ceased on his path to the western mountains. At the urging of a guardian, Lao-Tse ceased for three days and drew up the minute book of edifications which would bear his designation. This book illustrates the methods by which people can achieve inner tranquility and serenity. Like the Buddha's edifications, his words seem simple and at first glance many of his concepts seem quite easy to understand. In practice, however, it was quite difficult for people to understand and follow his simple words. Neither Buddhism nor Taoism spend much time worrying about the details of earthly subsistence. The disciple Malunkyaputta noted a number of points that the Buddha had not discussed. These included whether the world is perpetual or unlimited and whether the soul subsists without the body. The Buddha expressed verbally in discussing these controversial points is like a man who has been hit by an arrow and then does it