Tsai presents the Chinese classics in the form of modern-day comics. He has interpreted among others Lao Zi, Confucius, Mencius, Zhuang Zi and Sun Zi and made their work accessible to a global audience. Tsai's work has made him immensely popular and has been translated into various languages.

1948     
born in Chang Hwa County, Taiwan
1963    
At the age 15, Tsai created his first three comic books, thus launching his career in comics.
1976    
Founded Far Eastern Cartoon Company
1981    
Directed the full-length feature cartoon ”Old Master Q” and was awarded the Golden Horse Award for Best Animated Film
1983    
Created a host of characters in comic strips including; “ 大醉俠 ”, “ 光頭神探 ”, “ 肥龍過江 ”, that appeared in major publications all across Asia
1985    
Recipient of the ‘The Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) Honor'
1986    
“Zhuangzi Speaks: The Music of Nature”, appeared on the best seller list for ten straight months
1987    
“The Tao Speaks: Lao-Tzu's Whispers of Wisdom”, “Confucius”, “Zen”, “Sunzi”, “Dao” and other classical Chinese series; were translated into over 25 languages
1989    
“Zhuangzi Speaks : The Music of Nature” published in China , sold over 15 million copies. Tsai's works were deemed safe by authorities
1992    
Began Chinese ink paintings on human illustrations. The first solo exhibition held in Taipei . The most notable of these works were the Damo Series
1997    
Personal collection of over 3000 bronze Buddhist statues exhibited at the National Museum of History in Taiwan
1998    
Devoted into physics and calculus studies until today
2006    
Received a milestone statue honored by Shaolin Temple, locates inside the temple in Zhenzhou, China.