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100 1 _aQingxidaoren, active 17th century
245 1 0 _a東度記
246 1 _aDong-Du-Ji
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-01-10
508 _aProduced by Kai-Yao Ko
520 _a"東度記" by 清溪道人 is a philosophical novel written in the 17th century. The narrative explores themes of morality, the nature of existence, and the interaction between spiritual teachings and worldly concerns through a blend of allegorical storytelling and dialogue. Central characters include a benevolent fisherman named 卜老 and a wise monk named 不如密多, who engage in discussions that reflect on human virtue, the value of compassion, and the importance of returning to one's true nature. The opening of the book introduces a rich cosmological perspective, describing the creation and interconnectedness of all things while highlighting the path of human enlightenment and moral conduct. It begins with a mystical explanation of the world and introduces 卜老 and his wife, who, after showing compassion by releasing a fish they had caught, find themselves in a moral quandary about their livelihood. They encounter a laughing monk who offers to help them, setting in motion a series of events that explore the implications of their actions and the philosophical notions of karma and destiny intertwined with their daily lives. This segment establishes the foundation for the ensuing tales of enlightenment and moral trials faced by the characters in their quest for deeper understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChinese fiction -- Qing dynasty, 1644-1912
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24233
999 _c65234
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