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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _a東度記 |
| 246 | 1 | _aDong-Du-Ji | |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008 |
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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 | ||
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