Cai, Zhizhong, 1948-

Tsai Chih-chung (Chinese: 蔡志忠; Wade–Giles: Ts‘ai4 Chih4-chung1; C. C. Tsai; Buddhist name Yanyi 延一; born February 2, 1948) is a Taiwanese comic-artist. He is known for his graphical works on Chinese philosophy and literature, most notably on Daoism and Zen Buddhism, which he made accessible and popularized through the use of plain language and engaging illustrations. He also made a name for himself as an award-winning film director, serialized comic strip creator, widely collected painter, champion bridge player, and premiere collector of antique bronze Buddhist statues. He is also a Shaolin monk. Tsai's books have sold over 500 million copies in 59 countries. He currently resides in Hangzhou, China.