Orthodox Buddhist Scriptures 正统佛法典籍

1. 1 楞 Shurangama Altar 楞严坛 The Great Shurangama Mantra楞严大咒Eastern Fantasy831k WordsOngoing This book is adapted from the Shurangama Sutra and covers all of its important teachings. The first volume is exactly 500,000 words and serves as a prequel to the novel. The main story begins in Volume Two. If you only want to read the story, start with Volume Two. If anything is unclear, go back to Volume One to learn how it all began. 246Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The author recites the Shurangama Mantra 28 times every day.

2. 2 永 The Song of Enlightenment: A Timeless Masterpiece by Master Yongjia 永嘉大师千古神书之证道歌 The Cultivation Journey of a Strange Star Beyond the Heavens天外奇星的修行之旅253k WordsCompleted A divine book, a divine book! One that can sharpen your wisdom, open your mind to new possibilities, fill you with energy, awaken you to life, and make you unstoppable!!! A sensational new release, now available!!! The Path to Awakening and Growth The seven-year-old Dragon Girl became a Buddha in an instant, realizing her true mind upon hearing the true Dharma. She cast aside the thousand-year-old dragon pearl at once, and her greed and attachments vanished in an instant. With her mind opened an 947Reads7.0Score212Shelves

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   Confucianism: 1. Filial Piety: Filial piety is the foremost of all virtues. 2. Brotherly Love: Brotherly and sisterly love. 3. Loyalty: Loyalty to the ruler and country, respect for one's job and profession. 4. Trustworthiness: A person cannot stand without trustworthiness; it is a matter of diminishing rather than increasing. 5. Propriety: Respect for teachers in conduct. 6. Righteousness: Upholding justice and chastity. 7. Integrity: Being spotless and upright. 8. Shame: Clear distinction between right and wrong; the bottom line of being a person. Taoism: 1. Tao: Following nature, adhering to the fundamental laws of the universe, governing by non-action, and not imposing interference. 2. Virtue: Maintaining a simple and pure nature, possessing high moral character, benefiting others without contention. 3. Purity: Inner purity, undisturbed by worldly complexities and desires. 4. Tranquility: Maintaining quiet and peace, observing all things in tranquility, and cultivating body and mind. 5. Emptiness: Emptying oneself, not bound by prejudice and fixed ideas, embracing the world with an open and inclusive heart. 6. **Nothingness:** Comprehending the state of "nothingness," letting go of attachment to tangible things and fame, returning to one's true nature. 7. **Gentleness:** Approaching the world with gentleness and humility, like water, seemingly weak yet containing immense power. 8. **Harmony:** Pursuing harmony, coexisting harmoniously with nature and others, avoiding conflict and strife. Buddhist Philosophy: 1. **Compassion:** Having compassion, feeling empathy for the suffering of all beings, offering care and help. 2. **Sorrow:** Having pity on the suffering of all beings, vowing to help them escape the sea of ​​suffering. 3. **Joy:** Rejoicing in the happiness and joy of all beings, without harboring jealousy or hatred. 4. **Equanimity:** Abandoning greed, anger, ignorance, pride, and doubt, letting go of the pursuit of worldly desires and attachments. 5. **Precepts:** Observing precepts, regulating one's behavior, refraining from harming beings or violating morality. 6. **Concentration:** Cultivating meditation, focusing the mind, not being disturbed by external influences, thereby gaining wisdom and concentration. 7. **Insight:** Opening wisdom, discerning the essence of things, and freeing oneself from afflictions and confusion. 8. Emptiness: Understanding the true meaning of "emptiness," realizing that all things in the world are illusory, and not clinging to appearances. Externally, not clinging to form; internally, not clinging to emptiness. One should dwell nowhere, yet give rise to the mind. The past mind is unattainable, the present mind is unattainable, the future mind is unattainable. Wang Yangming's Philosophy of Mind: 1. Mind: The mind is principle; the mind is the essence of all things in the universe, and all moral norms and truths originate from within. 2. Conscience: Innate moral judgment and intuitive ability, capable of distinguishing right from wrong, good from evil, is the fundamental principle of being human. 3. Extending Conscience: Through continuous self-reflection and practice, removing the obscuration of selfish desires, extending inner conscience to all things. 4. Unity of Knowledge and Action: Knowledge and action are one; having correct understanding requires action, deepening understanding through action, and avoiding empty talk. 5. Sincerity: Making one's intentions sincere, not deceiving oneself, and maintaining a pure and untainted heart. 6. Loving the People: Caring for the people, actively participating in society, and benefiting the people through practical actions. 7. **Investigation of Things:** Exploring the principles of nature through concrete things, perfecting oneself through understanding and practice. 8. **Aspiration:** Establishing lofty aspirations, clarifying life goals, and striving tirelessly to achieve ideals. Zhang Defen's "Meeting the Unknown Self": **Tranquility:** Inner peace leads to far-reaching goals, discarding restlessness and distractions. **Reflection:** Regular self-reflection, understanding one's inner thoughts. **Enlightenment:** Comprehending the true meaning of life, penetrating the wisdom of existence. **Relinquishment:** Letting go of unnecessary burdens, freeing the mind from shackles. **Love:** Embracing compassion and kindness, warming all things in the world. **Harmony:** Harmonizing body and mind, accepting the complete self. **Awareness:** Awakening inner awareness, discerning the truth of life. The unique path to "Meeting the Self Who Makes Dreams Come True": **Dream:** Cherishing beautiful dreams, illuminating the way forward. **Aspiration:** Establishing firm aspirations, anchoring the goal of struggle. **Diligence:** Diligent effort, accumulating the capital for success. **Creativity:** Daring to explore and innovate, breaking through mental limitations. **Persistence:** Persevering, undaunted by difficulties and obstacles. **Goodness:** Skillfully seizing opportunities, keenly observing timing. **Harmony:** Rationally planning actions, orderly advancing dreams. The unique path to "Living a Brand New Self": Courage: Bravely challenge yourself and break through comfort zones. Change: Actively embrace change and welcome new possibilities. Learning: Continuously learn and grow to improve your own qualities. Decisiveness: Decisively let go of the past and say goodbye to outdated patterns. Joy: Maintain an optimistic attitude and face life's ups and downs with a smile. Health: Pay attention to physical and mental health and solidify the foundation of life. Truthfulness: Uphold your true self and show your unique style. The only way is to start with change. "A Guide to Enlightenment and Immortality in the Human World" The path to immortality is often closely linked to the purification of the mind, the cultivation of morality, and the harmony with nature. From these perspectives, we have created "A Guide to Enlightenment and Immortality in the Human World" for you: 1. Tranquility: Cultivate yourself with tranquility, stay away from the hustle and bustle of the world, and purify your heart. 2. Kindness: Take kindness as the foundation, have a compassionate and loving heart, and make many good connections. 3. Enlightenment: Understand the principles of heaven, see through all things in the world, and understand your true nature. 4. Humility: Be humble in dealing with the world, neither arrogant nor impatient nor discouraged, and have an open mind. 5. Harmony: Live in harmony with all things, be one with all things, and follow nature. 6. Forbearance: Be patient and restrained, tolerate what is intolerable, and cultivate a broad mind. 7. Letting go: Being willing to relinquish fame and fortune, freeing oneself from shackles. 8. Diligence: Diligently cultivating oneself, refining one's skills, without slackening or becoming complacent. 9. The only way is to put it into practice right now. [Laughs]

3. 3 开 The Book of Enlightenment: A Guide to Beating the Game of Life 开悟神书，人生游戏通关指南 The Cultivation Journey of a Strange Star Beyond the Heavens天外奇星的修行之旅292k WordsCompleted A divine book, a divine book, one that can enhance your wisdom, unleash your imagination, fill you with energy, awaken you to life, and make you invincible with a cheat! Coming in hot! The Path to Awakening and Growth A seven-year-old Dragon Girl became a Buddha in an instant, realizing her true nature upon hearing the true Dharma. She immediately gave up her thousand-year dragon pearl, and her greed and attachment vanished in an instant. Her mind opened and grew clear, serene at last, and she g 503Reads8.7Score100Shelves

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   How can you prove you haven't died? Answer: You definitely existed before you were born. If you didn't exist, how could you have been reincarnated and born?

4. 4 妄 Contemplation on Returning to the Source 妄尽还源观 The Cultivation Journey of a Strange Star Beyond the Heavens天外奇星的修行之旅277k WordsCompleted A book that reveals the truth about the universe and life. This is a book that helps you know yourself, attain insight into yourself, realize your true nature, and awaken. It can help all those with the right karmic connections. The Path to Awakening and Growth The seven-year-old Dragon Girl became a Buddha in an instant, realizing her true mind upon hearing the true Dharma. She cast aside the thousand-year-old dragon pearl at once, and her greed and attachments vanished in an instant. With her 2.8kReads8.6Score338Shelves
5. 5 我 I Was Common as Dirt, Yet I Became an Immortal 我本庸俗却成仙 Shan Sheng善生Urban105k WordsCompleted [Want to learn immortal cultivation and the Dao? Give it a look!] I yearn to become an immortal. Cultivating the truth and comprehending the Dao have been my lifelong dream, and I practice immortal cultivation in the real world. This is an unknown story, yet one brimming with wonder... Birth, aging, sickness, and death go on without end; cultivate the truth and comprehend the Dao to transcend them. I was once ordinary, yet became an immortal, neither suffering nor indulging in pleasure. I yearn 640Reads—Score159Shelves

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   Come and cultivate immortality! Birth, aging, sickness, and death are endless, but cultivation and enlightenment bring transcendence. I was originally ordinary, yet I became an immortal, neither suffering nor indulging in pleasure.

6. 6 修 Cultivation Is a Philosophy 修仙是门哲学 Shan Sheng善生Urban96k WordsCompleted This is my story of cultivating immortality, an unknown story, a story full of mystery... [Short Story Collection] [At the End of Science Lies the Supernatural] [Understand the stories in this book, and you can cultivate immortality] I am a real cultivator living in the modern world... I seek to become an immortal, free and joyful as the heavens. Cultivate immortality through science, ascend through physics. 382Reads—Score106Shelves
7. 7 跟 Learning Feng Shui from Third Grandpa 跟着三爷爷学风水 Ding Xingxing521丁星星521Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted Born into a family of Feng Shui practitioners, I became someone who defies fate the moment I entered the world of Yin-Yang Feng Shui. As one strange event after another unfolded, I learned to recognize fortune and misfortune, ward off disaster, and handle everything with ease. To all the brothers, sisters, uncles, and aunties passing by, please leave a book review here! Remember to comment, too! Thank you! If you like learning, remember to bring your brain along. There’s plenty of useful informa 34.8kReads8.8Score3.1kShelves

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   This completed book is really good.

8. 8 先 The Ancient Prophecy: The Return of Saling 先古之谕萨灵归来 Mr. Sazhilingxing萨之灵星先生Modern Romance89k WordsCompleted In ancient times, shaman mages used their mysterious powers to protect the balance of the land. They lived in harmony with nature, using spiritual energy to preserve the peace of the mountains and rivers and the well-being of their tribes. But their peaceful days were shattered overnight when a rift suddenly appeared in the sky, and monsters and demons from distant star systems surged toward their tranquil homeland like a tidal wave. The shaman mages rallied at once, knowing that the fate of the 165Reads7.9Score100Shelves

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9. 9 天EN The Heavenly Eye Feng Shui Master 天眼风水师 Light of the Dao道之光Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [A feng shui novel] [Featuring feng shui, Daoist medicine, psychology, and economics; read faces and phone numbers] [Practical insights] [Explaining the esoteric with science] My master hastily taught me the art of divination and passed down a few books. Before I even had the chance to formally begin my training in the mountains, he sent me down into the world to help people... Where can I even go to complain about that? Amid the mortal world, I help others and cultivate myself. 694.2kReads9.6Score146.3kShelves
10. 10 修 The Cultivation Investiture of the Gods 修仙封神榜 Light of the Dao道之光Fantastical Romance602k WordsCompleted In the Age of Declining Dharma, immortals and demons wage a great war. The Way of Heaven is the way of humanity. The survival of the Dharma realm rests in the hands of every one of us. This book is tagged as fantasy romance. The love in this story is the Way of Heaven's care for all living beings, and the righteous love that inspires them to work together to uphold its order. Cultivating immortality means cultivating humanity. The righteous path in this world is a rough one. 14.2kReads9.5Score2.7kShelves
11. 11 修 Cultivation Made Me Stupid 修仙修傻了 Pu Guang111普广111Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 244Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I dare not say that orthodox Buddhist scriptures

12. 12 地 The Complete Sutra of the Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha with Commentary 地藏经全文及注解 Chen Xi宸晳140k WordsCompleted This book translates the original text of the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Purva Pranidhana Sutra sentence by sentence. Its plain-language translation makes the Ksitigarbha Sutra easier for everyone to understand. I began reading the Ksitigarbha Sutra in November 2024. I could understand some passages, but most of it was still beyond me. I hope this annotated book will help everyone who loves the Ksitigarbha Sutra read and understand it more fully. 41Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 13 次 Next-Generation Ultimate Buddhism 次世代终极佛法 Little Zen小小禅96k WordsOngoing An ordinary person has only a small bookshelf in their mind, holding a few books. Their knowledge is limited, and their thinking can be highly rigid. When they encounter a new book or new knowledge, they inevitably compare it with what they already know. If the two conflict, they'll feel torn, and one of two things may happen: The first is to reject the new book and its author, even attacking them. The second is to doubt and reject themselves, then discard their old books and make room for the n 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    We all know that every story has an initial premise, which is the most fundamental truth of its worldview. One type of story—like the manga *One Piece*—has a closed initial premise regarding its battle system. Later, as the plot progresses, this initial premise contradicts the plot, making it impossible to continue writing. The author can only add new premises to patch the story forward. Another type of story—like *Death Note*—starts with an open premise, which is continuously expanded as the plot unfolds. However, neither of these types of stories represents the truth! Any book that records the truth cannot change its initial premise, because the book of truth describes the true nature of the world. Modifying or adding new premises later would be tantamount to negating the original author (or a god after the author). Therefore, once the initial premise of a book of truth is established, it cannot be modified or expanded—unlike novels or modern science, where new premises can be added during exploration. Thus, some religions, over time, have developed loopholes or flaws in their scriptures. Since the initial premise cannot be modified or new premises added, these religions begin to attack heretics or non-believers. Believers live forever, non-believers face hell—it's that simple a choice. This demonstrates that its initial premise is incorrect, and the entire book's doctrine is flawed. Buddhist scriptures, as books of truth, have maintained their initial premise throughout; and as time has passed, no serious flaws have been discovered; on the contrary, their correctness has been continuously proven. Therefore, we believe that Buddhist scriptures are a book of truth closer to reality, perhaps even revealing the truth of the universe itself.

14. 14 一EN The Unconventional Path to Immortality 一本不正经的修仙感悟 A Wisp of Clamor一缕喧嚣1.9M WordsOngoing [Fantasy] [Xianxia] [Xuanhuan] [Comedy] [Urban] After three lifetimes, I finally attained the Dao, Roaming the mortal world, laughing at its vicissitudes. I ferry souls across the River of the Underworld, following fate, But whoever the hell dares lay a hand on my people, I’ll beat you to death, you little bastard... 1.7kReads9.2Score120Shelves

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    This author is amazing! He explains many truths of spiritual practice in plain language, making it simple and easy to understand. Even ordinary people can comprehend it; he's truly incredible. He first attained enlightenment and then practiced, and his practice progressed rapidly. No wonder his post-enlightenment practice is so powerful—he saw his true self and transcended the forms of humanity, Buddhahood, and sentient beings, moving freely between them. His methods of spiritual practice can be gleaned from reading Buddhist scriptures. You should read his work; he attained enlightenment after refining his mind in the world. His writing is powerful, and you learn as you read. I benefited greatly from it and am sharing it with everyone. Please cherish it.

15. 15 韦 Wei Xiaobao Conquers the World 韦小宝争霸天下 Dirt Clod ZM土疙瘩ZMMale-Channel Fanfiction1.9M WordsCompleted Funny, lighthearted, a little System, transmigration, souls returning... Nong di ge dong, xian ren ban ban, Xiao Xuanzi, I didn't rebel, but somehow I became a wanted criminal! What a load of nonsense! For the sake of a thousand generations, Xiao Xuanzi, I'll take your throne, and you can have Tongchi Island back! 10.9kReads8.7Score989Shelves

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    A very exciting and hilarious read.

16. 16 大 Mahayana Buddhism (2025 Latest Edition) 大乘佛法（2025最新版） The Heart-Stealing Young Marshal盗心少帅10k WordsCompleted Mahayana Buddhist Teachings (2025 Updated Edition) 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The process of getting better is never comfortable, so let's try harder.

17. 17 梵 Buddhist Chants Journey West: Master Xuanzang’s Own Account 梵音西行：玄奘大师自述 A Smile Worth Three Thousand一笑三千360k WordsCompleted I am Xuanzang, from Goushi in Luoyang. My surname was Chen, and my given name was Yi. The world called me the Tripitaka Master and the Great Vehicle Deva, but from beginning to end, I was simply a seeker of the Dharma and a traveler on foot. In the third year of the Zhenguan era, I disobeyed orders and traveled west alone. I never imagined that the journey would last seventeen years, taking me through 110 countries and across 50,000 li. The scriptures in the Central Plains contradicted one anot 1Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 18 我 I Studied Buddhist Teachings 我学习了佛法 Raincloud 3雨云3369k WordsCompleted Believing in the good can give you a wondrous strength, even when you find yourself in an unfamiliar place with no one there to praise or encourage you. It gradually nurtures the goodness hidden within you, and stays with you for life. It is much like a secret crush: whether the journey of pursuit is difficult or joyful, you alone know what you feel! —Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 19 当 Join the Army and Get a Wife? I Marry Eighteen Women in a Rage 当兵就发媳妇？我怒娶十八房老婆 Tangtang Sixth Young Master糖糖六公子Historical2.2M WordsCompleted “What? You can get a wife for free if you enlist? Then I’m joining the army!” Li Wannian is reborn into the declining Li Tang imperial family. He proceeds carefully, extending the Li Tang Dynasty's life by three hundred years! 28.2kReads8.6Score3.3kShelves
20. 20 三 Three Kingdoms: I, Emperor Xian of Han, Invite Cao Cao to Ascend the Throne 三国：我汉献帝，请曹操登基 Ya Er牙耳Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Late in the Eastern Han dynasty. Liu Xie transmigrated into the Three Kingdoms era as Liu Xie, becoming Emperor Xian of Han. The first thing he did was ask Cao Cao to ascend the throne. He would use Cao Cao to bring peace to the realm. Liu Xie: “Please, Prime Minister Cao, ascend the throne!” Cao Cao: “Your Majesty, I have absolutely no intentions of usurping the throne!” Cao Cao, for his part, kept asking Liu Xie about matters of state every few days. Cao Cao: “Your Majesty, what do you think o 551Reads7.1Score100Shelves
21. 21 史 The Strongest Qi Refiner in History 史上最强炼气期 Li Daoran李道然Urban14.5M WordsCompleted Fang Yu has been cultivating for nearly five thousand years, yet still hasn’t broken through the Qi Refining stage... “I really am only at the Qi Refining stage, but don’t mess with me!” 42.4kReads9.1Score3.2kShelves
22. 22 绝 Peerless Secret Words: The Spirit Heavens Chronicle 绝世密言：灵天记 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果Eastern Fantasy997k WordsCompleted Through fantastical stories, this book explores the mysteries of the universe and explains the principles of life, helping readers understand why people live. In doing so, it can help them put their worries aside and embrace life's experiences with greater optimism and energy! 913Reads9.4Score127Shelves

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    Exploring Taoist Mantras: Mysterious Codes Containing Millennia of Wisdom In the vast constellation of Taoist culture, mantras shine like brilliant stars, radiating a mysterious and profound light. They are not merely expressions of language, but also methods of cultivation containing the ultimate principles of heaven and earth and the wisdom of life. Today, let us step into the world of Taoist mantras and explore their mysteries. The Nine-Character Mantra: The Miraculous Power to Exorcise Evil "Lin Bing Dou Zhe, Jie Zhen Lie Qian Xing"—these nine characters are the famous Nine-Character Mantra of Taoism. It first appeared in Ge Hong's *Baopuzi Neipian* (Inner Chapters of the Master Who Embraces Simplicity) from the Eastern Jin Dynasty, which records: "When entering the mountains, one should know the secret incantation of the Six Jia. The incantation is: Lin Bing Dou Zhe, Jie Zhen Lie Qian Xing. These nine characters should be constantly and secretly recited, and nothing will be unable to ward off evil." This means that constantly reciting these nine characters can dispel all evil. In ancient times, primitive humans believed that language possessed a mysterious power, capable of altering the energy fields of nature and humanity; incantations were a manifestation of this mysterious power. The Taoist Nine Syllable Mantra, as a form of incantation, is said to mobilize the body's Qi (vital energy) and influence the surrounding Qi, causing evil spirits and demons to feel its divine power and thus dissipate or perish. When people feel fear or encounter difficulties, reciting these nine syllables in sequence will instill confidence and strength in their hearts. This Nine Syllable Mantra not only possesses powerful effects but also corresponds to nine unique hand mudras. Esoteric Buddhist hand mudras and gestures are incorporated into the practice of the Nine Syllable Mantra, using the connection between the ten fingers and the inner and outer parts of the hands as the warp, and the Qi, channels, and chakras within the body as the weft, to achieve the six stages of spiritual attainment. For example, the "Lin" mudra involves crossing and hooking the middle, ring, and little fingers, with the index finger and thumb aligned. "Lin" represents mental and physical stability, remaining calm and composed in the face of adversity, maintaining unwavering will, and demonstrating physical strength. The "Bing" mudra is based on the "Lin" posture, with the middle finger extended and hooked forward to hook the index finger. "Bing" symbolizes energy, signifying longevity and youthful vitality, and swift, swift movements. By reciting mantras and using specific hand gestures, the vibrations of the sounds in the body's energy channels stimulate life's potential and inspire supernatural abilities and profound wisdom. However, this mantra requires strong mental focus for its effects to be truly significant. The simplest way to practice mental focus is through meditation. When you have free time each day, calm your mind, take deep breaths, and practice consistently until you feel the presence of mental focus. The Six-Syllable Mantra: A Wonderful Method of Breathing for Health. Taoism also has a set of six syllable mantras: Xu, He, Hu, Si, Chui, and Xi. This six-syllable mantra is a breathing method passed down from Taoism. Through different pronunciations and mouth shapes, combined with breathing, it fully mobilizes the potential of the internal organs to resist disease and prevent aging. In practice, it emphasizes abdominal breathing, exhaling first and then inhaling, pronouncing the sound during exhalation. The exhalation should be slow, deep, and even to increase lung capacity. Simultaneously, stand with feet shoulder-width apart, head upright, neck straight, knees slightly bent, and the whole body relaxed. Recite each syllable seven times, then regulate your breath once. Reciting "Xu" more often can protect the liver and is helpful for eye diseases, liver deficiency, liver fire, indigestion, and relieving symptoms such as dry eyes and dizziness. Reciting "He" more often can nourish the heart and is suitable for summer practice. It can nourish the heart, refresh the mind, and has a certain therapeutic effect on palpitations, angina pectoris, insomnia, forgetfulness, and excessive sweating. Reciting "Hu" more often can strengthen the spleen and can treat abdominal distension, diarrhea, loss of appetite, muscle atrophy, and skin edema. Reciting "Xi" more often can nourish the lungs and is more suitable for autumn practice. It has a good effect on improving various chronic lung diseases. Reciting "Chui" more often can strengthen the kidneys and is a breathing method for dispelling diseases and prolonging life. Reciting "Xi" more often can regulate the triple burner and correspond to the Qi of the Lesser Yang Triple Burner. Beyond the mantras with special effects, Taoist classics also contain many wise sayings. For example, the *Tao Te Ching* states, "The highest good is like water. Water benefits all things without striving," using water as a metaphor to teach people to be like water, nourishing all things without competing for superiority, embodying the Taoist strategy of "gentleness and non-contention." Another example is, "Heaven and earth are not benevolent; they treat all things like straw dogs. The sage is not benevolent; he treats the people like straw dogs," conveying the idea that heaven and earth and the sage treat all things equally, without bias. Finally, "A tree that can be embraced grows from a tiny sprout; a nine-story tower rises from a pile of earth; a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step," emphasizing that any great achievement originates from small accumulations, admonishing people to be down-to-earth and move forward step by step. Taoist mantras, whether the nine-character mantra with mystical power, the six-character mantra with health benefits, or the wise sayings in the classics, are all treasures of Taoist culture. They have traversed thousands of years, revealing to us the mysteries of the universe and the true meaning of life, and are worthy of our in-depth exploration and understanding.

23. 23 九 Chronicle of the Nine Netherworlds' Investiture of the Gods 九幽封神记 Great Freedom of Shengjinzhou胜金洲大自在Eastern Fantasy653k WordsOngoing [Living Human Yin-Difference] [Dream Cultivation] [Primordial Spirit Awakening] [Mortal Body Ascends to Sainthood] [Mystery and Political Intrigue] [Adorable Spirit Beasts] [Karma and Retribution] [Godhood in the Underworld] Huang Xiaomi, an ordinary young woman from the mortal world, was little more than a drudge, until a blood-red nightmare sent her down the path of cultivation in the netherworld. She braved secret realms where death awaited at every turn, passed selection after selection by b 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The book shares a wealth of Buddhist wisdom, including the Ksitigarbha Dharma, the Medicine Buddha Dharma, and essential methods for cultivating the mind—all practices and mantras that ordinary people can easily implement. These are down-to-earth cultivation methods, and the power of mantras can connect with the divine. Good books should be shared with more people; each share adds to your merit. Recommending the book is also a meritorious act. 🙏

24. 24 太 The True Awakening of the Supreme Old Lord's Daoist Heart 太上老君道心启真 Sometimes Silly呆呆偶尔呆Eastern Fantasy223k WordsCompleted Take the void and the natural way as its guiding principle; take clarity, purity, inaction, and non-interference as its substance. Act without intention or attachment; unite with the One, and all things are accomplished. The Supreme Lord Lao, the foremost teacher of the Dao, embodies profound virtue that flows far and wide. His every word and deed contains the ultimate principles of the Great Dao. The Lord Lao often presents himself with a calm and peaceful bearing, every gesture displaying comp 1.8kReads6.8Score355Shelves
25. 25 醒 Words to Awaken the World: The Spirit Journey 醒世密言：灵游记 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果Urban27k WordsCompleted What is the human death rate? The answer is 100%. It's something no one can avoid or escape, and, damn it, it's an absolute fact. It couldn't be more true. Do we retain any awareness after death? Where do we go? What will we encounter? This book isn't about Liaozhai ghost stories or fantasy. Drawing on the travels of extraordinary people, accounts from hypnotists, and scientific research, it will guide you through the legendary world of souls and offer a preview of the place we will all eventual 45Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 26 修 The Great Path of Cultivation 修行大道 Mr. Qiankun乾坤先生122k WordsCompleted Hello, all those who are destined to cross paths with me! I am Mr. Qian Kun. I write The Way of Cultivation to promote the ancient cultivation culture of China. Those who feel a connection are welcome to follow along and cultivate together. 996Reads6.7Score130Shelves
27. 27 六 The Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch 六祖法宝坛经 The Cultivation Journey of a Strange Star Beyond the Heavens天外奇星的修行之旅296k WordsCompleted Opening Verse The supreme, profound, wondrous Dharma is rarely encountered, even in a hundred million kalpas. Now that I can see, hear, receive, and uphold it, may I understand the Tathagata's true meaning. The true nature of the universe: those who hear this true Dharma can awaken and be reborn, break free from the illusory cycle of reincarnation, and attain liberation and freedom! 387Reads—Score102Shelves
28. 28 大 The Splendor of the Ming Dynasty 大明风华 Never Learned to Crawl从小不会爬Historical1.3M WordsCompleted He had already given up countless things that people eagerly pursued, and there was nothing left he could not let go of. At last, he took this step, because the quest for knowledge was his life... 59Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Dude, you absolutely have to check out that novel about the Ming Dynasty when you have time. It has everything: love, political intrigue, and the martial arts world! You won't be able to put it down!

29. 29 大 The Ming Dynasty Princess (Complete in Three Volumes) 大明皇妃（全三册） Lotus Stillness, Bamboo Garments莲静竹衣Ancient Romance855k WordsCompleted The original novel behind The Imperial Doctress, starring Tang Wei, Zhu Yawen, and Zhang Yixing! A classic historical romance by popular author Lianjing Zhuyi, now with an additional forty thousand words of bonus stories! We grew up together, and we'll share the world together. 1.2kReads9.4Score193Shelves
30. 30 我 My Grandfather Is Zhu Yuanzhang 我祖父是朱元璋 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical6.5M WordsCompleted I have the most illustrious name: Zhu Yuntong. I am the legitimate grandson of the founding emperor of Great Ming, and the legitimate son of Crown Prince Zhu Biao. My mother is the daughter of Chang Yuchun, and my maternal granduncle is Lan Yu. I am the most illustrious imperial grandson in Great Ming, and the most influential and legitimate heir to the throne. I will usher in a different Great Ming, magnificent beyond compare, its sun and moon shining bright. It will embrace all rivers and welc 236.3kReads9.4Score27.6kShelves
31. 31 我 My Years in the Great Ming 我在大明那些年 Qing Hong青红Historical8.6M WordsOngoing [The first long-life novel set in the Ming Dynasty on the entire internet] Li Qing transmigrates to the early Ming Dynasty and, through a twist of fate, becomes a disciple of Zhang Landa. He lives a carefree life for years. In the fifteenth year of the Hongwu era, Empress Ma falls gravely ill, and by chance, Li Qing becomes her attending physician. From then on, Li Qing begins his journey through the Ming Dynasty. He experiences the bloodshed and turmoil of the Hongwu era and gets caught up in t 243.3kReads9.4Score19kShelves
32. 32 大 The Splendor of the Great Ming: The Tianqi Empire 大明风华之天启帝国 Clear Wind's Long Whistle清风长啸Historical228k WordsOngoing After accidentally falling into the water, a PhD from a top Chinese university awakens in the body of the Tianqi Emperor of the Ming dynasty, Zhu Youxiao. He puts an end to factional infighting at court and repels the Jurchen invaders abroad. He builds railways and ships, competing with the European powers for supremacy across the oceans, and ultimately establishes a great Tianqi Empire, ushering in a golden age for China! 6Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 33 大 The Glory of the Ming Dynasty: I Transmigrate into Zhu Qiyu 大明风华，穿越成朱祁钰 Mischievous History Buff顽皮史趣仔Historical100k WordsOngoing A modern young man transmigrates by accident and finds himself inhabiting Zhu Qiyu, the Jingtai Emperor of the Ming dynasty. The Coup at the Palace Gate is imminent, and the Ming dynasty's future once again hangs in the balance. Thrust by fate into the eye of the storm, Zhu Qiyu must face the threat of the Oirat, infighting at court, and the people's worsening hardship. In this turbulent age, can he use his modern knowledge and courage to turn the tide and restore the Ming dynasty to glory? Will —Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 34 大 Ming Dynasty Splendor: Zhu Di, How Dare You Scold Me? 大明风华：朱棣！你敢凶我？ Jun Shuinan君水楠Two Male Leads139k WordsOngoing [Two Male Leads + No-Brainer Fun + Alternate History + Beginner-Friendly] Let’s be clear: this is a story with two male leads about Zhu Di! The author just watched The Glory of the Ming and felt like writing a little something, so read at your own risk (please spare me, I’m just joking). Li Zi’an: “Zhu Di! How dare you yell at me?” Zhu Di hurriedly pulled Li Zi’an into his arms. “Zi’an, I was just…” Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Zhanji, Zhu Gaoxu, and Zhu Gaosui immediately fled the bedchamber… Li Zi’an accid 147Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 35 印 The Complete Lectures by Dharma Master Yingguang on the Shurangama Sutra 印广法师【楞严经】讲记全集 Shenzhen Reader's Skyward Journey深圳读客行空892k WordsCompleted The Shurangama Sutra is one of the foremost representatives of orthodox Buddhism and a vast, magnificent Mahayana scripture. Its teachings encompass an immense range of Buddhist doctrines, earning it a reputation as an “encyclopedia of Buddhist teachings.” It has long been praised with the saying, “Since reading the Shurangama, I no longer read the worthless books of this world.” This book is the text of Master Yingguang's lectures on the Shurangama Sutra, in its second revised edition. It trans 209Reads7.6Score—Shelves
36. 36 星 Nebula 星云 Autumn Leaves-2021秋叶-2021Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.2M WordsCompleted The young rising stars of science and technology are growing ever stronger, carrying forward the hopes of the previous generation of scientists. This is the torch passed down from one generation of technologists to the next, and the ideal and hope for human civilization that we strive toward. The mighty fleet that will carry humanity to the stars will set sail from here, heading into the vast cosmos and toward the brilliant future of human civilization... 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The short film was alright, but the feature film was simply unreasonable.

37. 37 醉 Drunk-Eyed Tales of Gu Long 醉眼看古龙 Read Hundreds of Books百读Eastern Fantasy164k WordsCompleted As a fan of Gu Long's novels, I've also chosen four books that I consider his “Four Great Classics”: Border Town Wanderer, The Seven Weapons, The Sentimental Swordsman and the Ruthless Sword, and The Happy Heroes. I haven't included works such as The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng, The Legend of Chu Liuxiang, The Great Banner Hero, or The Handsome Siblings because I feel the first four books are mature representatives of Gu Long's distinctive style in their ideas, prose, and character portrayal. 51Reads8.7Score—Shelves
38. 38 梦 Dream Descriptions 梦境描述 Dreamwalker道梦者Urban144k WordsCompleted True-to-life dream accounts, exploring the unknown world. I have been recording my dreams for a long time, and in great detail. They're like a series of bizarre stories, and I'm here to tell them to you. 44Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Dreams and Reality /″1

39. 39 入 The Dream-Realm Wanderer 入梦境的行者 How Many Meters多少米Urban275k WordsCompleted A curious experiment taught me how to control my dreams and even enter other people's dreams. My roommate and I used this ability to make money. It also led me into a strange new world, where beneath the ordinary lives of everyday people, all kinds of supernatural talents exist. I only wanted to earn enough to retire early, but things didn't go as planned. I gradually became entangled in conflicts among the gifted, while the truth about my own origins awaits discovery, one step at a time... 93Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 40 真 True Dreamscape: The Dreamkeeper 真实梦境：守梦人 Carrot Carrot胡萝卜胡萝卜Urban138k WordsCompleted [Cthulhu]+ [Sequence-Based Powers]+ [Slow Burn]+ [Not Mindless] Have you ever wondered whether the world you see right now is real, or just a dream? People say you can’t feel pain in a dream. But when you wake from a nightmare, why is it always just before the “pain” is about to hit? Are you sure you weren’t woken by the “pain” itself? Could another world really exist in the realm of dreams? Is it real or false? Is someone guarding our dreams? Are there gods in them? Is there something coveting 10Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 41 梦 Dream Web 梦网 Dream Lord God梦主神Urban106k WordsCompleted The world of dreams has a spiritual network. Each space on it represents a vast spiritual world, built from countless different dreams. This network is called the Dreamnet. Lin Yi sets out from the starting point and discovers that every space he advances causes the dream world ahead to manifest in reality. And so Lin Yi’s life starts getting rather improper. 3Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 42 梦 Dreams 梦境 Brooklyn1布鲁克林1Mystery6k WordsCompleted Dreams —Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 43 我 My Dreams Are Devouring Reality 我的梦在吞噬现实 My One True Love我之钟爱Mystery140k WordsCompleted The seventh time I dreamed of the elevator crashing, my new coworker died in the dream. The next day, she was standing by the elevator for real. The moment I grabbed her, the elevator plummeted with a thunderous crash. “So you really can see,” she said with a smile, wiping the blood from the corner of her mouth. A mysterious organization called the Dreamweavers began hunting me, claiming my dreams were tearing reality apart. On a stormy night, I fled into an old apartment building plastered with —Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 44 无 Infinite Dreams: Surviving in My Dreams Is No Easy Feat 无限梦境：我在梦里活着真不容易 Mai Sui Zi麦穗梓Urban103k WordsCompleted [Wild Imagination] + [Quick Transmigration] + [Lighthearted] + [System] Not an over-the-top power fantasy, but a lighthearted, humorous story with a touch of mystery and plenty of imaginative ideas. Zhou Ke falls into a dream System. He must complete missions and earn points to escape the dream-game System. Otherwise, he will remain trapped in the dream-game System, endlessly repeating the cycle until he dies... To make it out alive and return to the real world, Zhou Ke keeps repeating missions. —Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 45 校 Campus Dream Hunter 校园梦境猎人 Fate in the Mortal World命数尘凡Urban127k WordsCompleted At the heart of this book is the supernatural ability known as “dream invasion,” which seamlessly combines superpowered crime-solving with urban campus life. The protagonist is an ordinary first-year college student who unexpectedly awakens as a “dreamwalker.” He can enter other people’s dreams to obtain information and influence what happens within them. The story begins on campus before expanding to places such as the black market, a government black-ops organization, and a human experimentati —Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 46 梦 A Handbook for Cultivating in Dreams 梦境修炼手册 Feng Miaoting风喵霆Urban465k WordsCompleted My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 33Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 47 潜 Dream Diving 潜梦 Tanmu Song檀木松Urban100k WordsCompleted A female internet celebrity accidentally acquires the ability to enter strangers’ dreams and hypnotize them deeply, trapping them in a vicious cycle of self-obsession from which even waking cannot free them. Thanks to this extraordinary power, she makes contact and forms connections in dreams with more and more people she never would have imagined meeting. Her initial desire to seek amusement quietly changes with every foray into someone else’s dreams. Then one day, she enters [Someone]’s dream 2Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 48 我 My Dreams Come True 我的梦境会成真 Seven Pets七宠Anime Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted What kind of journey will college student Meng Jin, who gains all sorts of inexplicable abilities in his dreams, have with the strange friends around him? A humorous slice-of-life novel. The early plot may seem a little disjointed, but it gets better the more you read. Really, people from ZG don't lie to people from ZG. 159Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 49 梦 Dreams 梦境 Rich Rich Rich Rich富富富富Mystery7k WordsCompleted Dreams 3Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 50 我 I Have a Dream World 我有一个梦境世界 Ancient God No. 1古神一号Urban112k WordsCompleted Xu Hefei discovers that he can enter other people’s dream worlds. Every night, he roams through the dreams of strangers, playing to his heart’s content. He collects dream power and turns it into terrifying things to frighten the dreamers. At first, he treats this ability as a way to spice up his life. But then he sees a dream world floating above the head of a giant Buddha statue... 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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