Literature Reference: The Southern School allows flexibility, where else in the heart is there more scripture? Source from 'Presented to a Monk from Chengdu'.
通: Connection and fluency. It fundamentally conveys the idea of being unobstructed and smooth, and also carries the meaning of achieving a prominent or distinguished status.
方: The term "Fang" signifies rectitude. When used in personal names, "Fang" embodies the virtues of being upright, directional, and honest, symbolizing a life of stability and integrity.
Meaning: Tong Fang signifies reaching all directions, being adaptable, and possessing extensive knowledge.