A monk practices atheistic asceticism.
Su Xun -LRB- 22 May 1009 -- 21 May 1066 -RRB- was a Song dynasty writer , best known for his essays .. Song dynasty. Song dynasty. He is considered one of the Eight Masters of the Tang and Song , along with his sons Su Shi and Su Zhe .. Eight Masters of the Tang and Song. Eight Masters of the Tang and Song. Su Shi. Su Shi. Su Zhe. Su Zhe. A famous story -LRB- popularized by the 13th-century children 's text Three Character Classic -RRB- relates how Su Xun -LRB- also known as Su Laoquan -RRB- did n't begin to serious study until he was 27 , an age considered too old to start learning .. Three Character Classic. Three Character Classic. Su Xun persevered and became a highly respected writer .. Category  :1009 births. Category  :1066 deaths. Category  : Su Shi. Su Shi. Su Shi