Download or read book Crazy Ji written by Meir Shahar and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2020-10-26 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crazy Ji: Chinese Religion and Popular Literatureis the first study in any language of one of the most colorful deities in the pantheon of late imperial and modern China: Sire Ji-or, as he is better known, Crazy Ji. The author uses the evolution of the cult of this eccentric deity to address central questions regarding the nature of the Chinese religion tradition, its relation to the Chinese social structure, and the role of vernacular fiction and popular media in shaping religious beliefs in China. Meir Shara demonstrates that vernacular novels and oral literature played a major role in the dissemination of knowledge about deities and the growth of cults and argues that the body of religious beliefs and practices we call "Chinese religion" is inseparable from the works of fiction and drama that have served as vehicles for its transmission. His analysis of the cult of Crazy Ji shows that far from being, as is often argued, a mirror of the Chinese bereaucratic order, Chinese religion offers a means of liberation from it. Finally, this study of the cult of Crzy Ji illustrates how lay believers influenced the practices of organized religion (in this case, monastic Buddhism). This study employs the analytical concepts of anthropology and literary criticism and is based on literary, historical, and ethnographic sources ranging from oral literature, vernacular novels, puppet plays, television serials, movies, local gazetteers, to monastic histories.

Download or read book Adventures of the Mad Monk Ji Gong written by Guo Xiaoting and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-26 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow the brilliant and hilarious adventures of the Zen Buddhist monk who became one of China's greatest folk heroes! During the Song Dynasty (960-1279), Ji Gong studied at the renowned Ling Yin monastery, nestled in the steep hills above Hangzhou. The Chan (Zen) Buddhist masters of the temple tried to instruct Ji Gong in the spartan practices of their sect, but the young monk, following in the footsteps of other great ne'er-do-wells, distinguished himself mainly by getting expelled. He left the monastery, became a wanderer with hardly a proper piece of clothing to wear, and achieved significant renown--in seedy wine shops and drinking establishments! That could have been where Ji Gong's story ended. But his unorthodox style of Buddhism soon made him a hero for storytellers of his era. Audiences delighted in tales where the mad old monk ignored--or even mocked--authority, defied common sense, and never neglected the wine, yet still managed to save the day. Ji Gong remains popular in China even today, where he regularly appears as the wise drunkard in movies and TV shows. In these 89 stories, you'll read about Ji Gong's rogue's knack for exposing the corrupt and criminal while still pursuing the twin delights of enlightenment and intoxication. This literary classic of a traveling martial arts master will entertain readers of all ages!

Download or read book Ji Gong the Crazy Monk 2010 Edition EPUB written by Katherine Goh Pei Ki and published by Asiapac Books Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2018-10-29 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Legends of Ji Gong first appeared as a literary work during the Song Dynasty. Funny and entertaining, the stories of Ji Gong had gone a long way in inculcating moral values in the common people. Numerous accounts had been written and published. Eventually, the original writer became obscure. Ji Gong was a peculiar and remarkable character. He was an immortal who made his appearance in the human world and mingled with ordinary folks. Depicted as a crazy and scruffy monk, he always carried a worn-out fan and a gourd of wine. Though a monk, he was fond of meat and wine. In this volume, you will find out how Ji Gong was born and how he became a monk. He did many good deeds--helping a goldsmith to find his long lost daughter, punishing an unscrupulous man, overpowering a boa spirit, exposing a fox spirit, reuniting a couple and rebuilding a tablet hall. You will be amused by the antics of this adorable monk.

Download or read book You CEO s Real Lover written by Bai XiangGuo and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-10-19 with total page 691 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three years ago, because of the betrayal of her fiancé and best friend, she got drunk in a bar and met this enigmatic president of the devil. When she fell in love with him and became pregnant with his flesh and blood, she discovered that their marriage was nothing more than a conspiracy. Three years later, she returned with her child, but she didn't want to meet this man that she didn't want to meet again in her entire life ...

Download or read book Crazy for Wisdom written by Stefan Larsson and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2012-09-14 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best known today as the author of the Life of Milarepa, Tsangnyön Heruka (1452–1507) was one of the most influential mad yogins of Tibet. Stefan Larsson’s Crazy for Wisdom, describes Tsangnyön Heruka's life, based on narratives by his disciples, and examines an unexpected aspect of fifteenth-century Tibetan Buddhist practice.

Download or read book The Cambridge History of Chinese Literature From 1375 written by Kang-i Sun Chang and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 830 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stephen Owen is James Bryant Conant Professor of Chinese at Harvard University. --Book Jacket.

Download or read book Nether Sea written by Qi Lian and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-04-21 with total page 909 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1976, a Chinese and British drilling team secretly entered the mountains of the barbarians on the border between China and Myanmar, carrying out a shocking plan. Members of different countries cooperate outwardly but each has its own agenda, secretly seeking their own best interests. When they for that plan more than 1000 meters underground, but found that someone had already arrived here, followed by many mysterious events emerge: the rebellion of the ancient nanzhao, the secret between the three emperors of the Ming dynasty, the mysterious underworld forged by the king of the yuan dynasty, the origin and decline of the west sea cloud country, the miao dynasty uprising...... Buried in this vast ocean of the dark! All sorts of disasters had come back to life due to death. In 76 years, only four out of hundreds of people came out alive, and my grandfather was one of them! A few decades later, my grandpa suddenly disappeared mysteriously, and a body that had long died at the bottom of Savage Mountain wrapped around me ...

Download or read book written by 随侯珠 and published by 露露. This book was released on 2023-11-09 with total page 685 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ji Dongting: "Sometimes I wonder if we met so late and I have missed too many things in the time when I was not involved, so you always have less trust in me."

Download or read book Rural Doctor s Romantic Affairs written by Yi Nian and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-07-18 with total page 1215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After graduation, I became a little doctor in the village. I accidentally touched Second Sister-in-law when I was drunk that day. She told me to go to her house at night to give her an injection ...

Download or read book Forced Marriage CEO Are You Mad written by Zhang Fengmingyue and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 519 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She thought it was just a deal and that they would each take what they needed. She had never thought that she would lose her heart because of his pestering her.Just as she was about to make the connection, he asked her for a divorce without any warning.She didn't hesitate to sign her name. She went out to clean up. In the game of love, she had lost everything. All she had left was three months of her life.When they met again five years later, she held another man's hand. She smiled and nodded at him with her big belly before walking past him without even looking back ...

Download or read book Sweet Hidden Marriage written by Wu Jiaxiaomai and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2019-11-28 with total page 641 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At first, An Ning could only face the empty bed by herself. After that, she began to reminisce about the silence when she was with Jiang Shao during the cold night ..."Mrs. Jiang, what do you like about Director Jiang?""Handsome and powerful!""Mrs. Jiang, what do you dislike about Director Jiang?""Too cool, too powerful!""Director Jiang, what do you like about Mrs Jiang?""She said I'm very handsome and powerful!"Jiang Shao Han realized that ever since he met An Ning, he didn't know what he could do for her other than spoil her.

Download or read book Billionaire s Beloved Warm Wife written by Xue ChenMeng and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 711 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After two years of marriage, she was forced to divorce. On the day of the divorce, she remarried quickly and quietly. Without knowing anything, she and a man she had known for less than an hour had registered for marriage. She looked at the handsome man in front of her. "I think we should get a divorce. This is ridiculous. " The man said, "Maybe we're the best ones. Why not try it?" She had thought it was another absurd marriage, but instead she was filled with happiness. Later on, she found out about this man's identity. He really was no ordinary person! He came back for revenge, with the multinational corporation in his hands. He was swift and decisive, and the crowd was filled with fear and reverence toward him. Originally, he wanted to make use of her, but he had fallen for her. "I've saved up all the good luck of my life just to meet you at the right time, Qiao Wei!" "The luckiest thing in my life is that I haven't missed you, Huo Dongyang!" ***

Download or read book Concubine of Wealth written by Bing Shan and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-01-03 with total page 853 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has been adapted into comic:Concubine of WealthShe used to be a sweet daughter in a noble family, but her family went wrong. In order to save her family, she signed a contract with a man who was cruel to others in rumors, which stipulated that he was supposed to save her family and she was requried to be his personal maid.Originally living the life of a noble daughter, but now she has to serve others carefully. He tried every means to torture her, while at the same time giving her enough tenderness and consideration. She wondered: did he do this in revenge on her family? After all, her parents had hurt him. But why did she feel she had fallen in love with him?☆About the Author☆Bing Shan, a well-known online novelist, has authored seven novels, most of which are urban romance types. Most of her novels describe delicate feelings and girls who are not convinced, and they are loved by readers.

Download or read book My Mr CEO Don t Try to Escape written by Mo LingSheng and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-05-29 with total page 706 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The child of a commoner family in Su Liuxia. After graduating from university, she didn't study in her own department, but instead went to her favorite performing arts field. Because he grew up in the countryside, his family wanted him to be a teacher or doctor, but he didn't like it. In the end, he studied economics and management. Li Youjin, a CEO of a listed company, was cold, quiet and dark. After he left the country to study abroad, he set up the current J-Y group with his friends. "At the age of 25, he did not have a single woman by his side. The people outside also said that he liked men, and the family was afraid of that, so they arranged a blind date for him. Since he did not want to accept the arrangements, he could only flee." It's fine. I'll raise you in the future. At worst, you just have to take on more tricks! "Su Liuxia patted her chest." ... " "Good," Liao Jin smiled as he looked at her righteous demeanor. Is there still time for me to go back on my word? " Su Liuxia, who had already arrived at the Li residence, looked at Li Youjin and spoke again. Hearing ... Join Collection

Download or read book CEO s 100 Proposals written by Feng ZhiXue and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-06-29 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He had been in love for eight years, and yet he was told that he was going to be married. Wasn't it her? Nani! Qingcheng wedding, originally wanted to disturb the wedding scene, but was forced to give the bride Kopp 36, despair! International Great Star: If I can't even get a single rookie to follow the rules, what's the point of me getting here? Ji Rufeng: God of Men, what nonsense are you saying in the middle of the day? Elegant lawyer: My property is yours, and yours is mine. Ji Rufeng: Talking to a lawyer about property ownership, I'm afraid there's nothing left of the divorce. Cold-Blooded Assassin: Either I kill you, or you love me alive.

Download or read book De Jiao A Religious Movement in Contemporary China and Overseas written by Bernard Formoso and published by NUS Press. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: De Jiao ("Teaching of Virtue") is a China-born religious movement, based on spirit-writing and rooted in the tradition of the "halls for good deeds," which emerged in Chaozhou during the Sino-Japanese war. The book relates the fascinating process of its spread throughout Southeast Asia in the 1950s, and, more recently, from Thailand and Malaysia to post-Maoist China and the global world. Through a richly-documented multi-site ethnography of De Jiao congregations in the PRC, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, Bernard Formoso offers valuable insights into the adaptation of Overseas Chinese to sharply contrasted national polities, and the projective identity they build with relation to China. De Jiao is of special interest with regard to its organization and strategies which strongly reflect the managerial habits and entrepreneurial ethos of the Overseas Chinese businessmen. It has also built original bonding with symbols of the Chinese civilization whose greatness it claims to champion from the periphery. Accordingly, a central theme of the study is the role that such a religious movement may play to promote new forms of identification with the motherland as substitutes for loosened genealogical links. The book also offers a comprehensive interpretation of the contemporary practice of fu ji spirit-writing, and reconsiders the relation between unity and diversity in Chinese religion.

Download or read book Gao Xingjian s Post Exile Plays written by Mary Mazzilli and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-19 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2000, Gao Xingjian is the first Chinese writer to be so lauded for his prose and plays. Since relocating to France in 1987, in a voluntary exile from China, he has assembled a body of dramatic work that has best been understood neither as expressly Chinese nor French, but as transnational. In this comprehensive study of his post-exile plays, Mary Mazzilli explores Gao's plays as examples of postdramatic transnationalism: a transnational artistic and theatrical trend that is fluid, flexible and encompasses a variety of styles and influences. As such, this innovative interdisciplinary investigation offers fresh insights into contemporary theatre. Whereas other publications have considered Gao's work as a cultural and artistic phenomenon, Gao Xingjian's Post-Exile Plays: Transnationalism and Postdramatic Theatre is the first study to relate his plays to postdramatic theatre and to provide close textual and dramatic analysis that will help readers to better understand his complex work, and also to see it in the context of the work of contemporary playwrights such as Martin Crimp, Peter Handke, and Elfriede Jelinek. Among the plays discussed are: The Other Shore, written just before he left China in 1987; Between Life and Death (1991) - compared in detail to Martin Crimp's Attempts on her life; Dialogue and Rebuttal (1992), and its relationship to Beckett's Happy Days; Nocturnal Wanderer (1993), Weekend Quartet (1995), and the latest plays Snow in August (1997), Death Collector (2000) and Ballade Nocturne (2010).