Novels like Cultivation Is a Philosophy
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- 51 The Ultimate Way of All Dharmas 万法宗诣 [A practical cultivation novel about attaining enlightenment] [Featuring analysis of many classic cultivation works and all kinds of Daoist scriptures] [Packed with useful insights] [Where science and metaphysics coexist] [Attain enlightenment through these teachings, look down upon all beings, and fulfill your potential] A volume of Daoist scripture, a petal of incense, a place at the lectern. Explore the timeless classics of Daoism, seeking the Way of Heaven between the lines and discovering y 50Reads—Score314d adds
- 52 Contemplation on Returning to the Source 妄尽还源观 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 2.9kReads8.6Score34814d adds
- 53 A Guide to Preparing for Cultivation 论修炼前置准备 A Guide to Preparations Before Cultivation 42Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 Breathing 呼吸 This epic novel tells the legendary life of Bodhidharma, the founding patriarch of Chan Buddhism, and recreates how Chan culture took root in the Central Plains more than 1,500 years ago and gave rise to its first patriarch. Reimagining and fictionalizing both historical legends and records, the novel brings Bodhidharma, the founder of Chan Buddhism, to life through stories such as crossing the Yangtze on a reed, facing a wall for nine years, standing in the snow after cutting off his arm, and r 765Reads9.5Score14814d adds
- 55 Forty-Eight Taoist Spells and Techniques 道家咒术四十八法 In Taoism, spellcasting is a form of ritual magic that invokes deities through incantations or curses ghosts and demons. It is believed to establish communication with the Celestial Emperor and command spirits, driving away evil, averting calamities, and turning misfortune into good fortune. 2.3kReads6.6Score61414d adds
- 56 The Art of Xiao Liu Ren Divination 小六壬预测学 The book Little Six Ren Divination is a comprehensive study and interpretation of the traditional Chinese divination art of Little Six Ren, carefully written by Liu Zhihang, a scholar with deep expertise in the Book of Changes. Drawing on his solid grounding in the field, his distinctive understanding of Little Six Ren, and years of practical exploration, Professor Liu has created a remarkable work that combines theory, practice, and mystery. The book introduces the origins and development of L 116Reads—Score3114d adds
- 57 The Secret Teachings of Quanzhen 全真密传 The Complete Perfection Dao brings together the Three Teachings, recognizes the mind and sees one’s true nature, and preserves the whole truth. This ancient tradition, passed down for thousands of years, nearly withered away during a period of turmoil… In 1977, the mainland’s college entrance examination, suspended for ten years amid the chaos of the Cultural Revolution, was reinstated. Eighteen-year-old Liu Yong left the mountain at his master’s request to take this momentous exam, hoping to fi 126Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 The Spiritworld Chronicles: A Guide to Enlightenment in the Mortal Realm 灵天记之人间悟道指南 Ling Tian Ji, whose full title is "Peerless Secret Words: Ling Tian Ji", is also known by another name: A Guide to Understanding the Dao in the Human World. Its full title is "A Guide to Understanding the Dao and Becoming an Immortal in the Human World". Both names refer to the same book, a very special one. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 59 The Righteousness of Haoran 浩然正气法 The Righteous Qi Method 145Reads—Score4214d adds
- 60 A Guide to Mastering the Human-Form Supine Technique 论人形正卧功的修炼须知 A Guide to Mastering the Human-Form Supine Technique 50Reads—Score—14d adds
- 61 A True Record of Folk Secrets and the Great Way of Cultivation 民间绝学大道修仙实记 This book was written by a genuine folk practitioner of Daoist cultivation. It is intended for later generations of practitioners who may need it, and records the practice process as it really happened, along with real supernatural phenomena, folk tales, and Daoist secret arts. This book is suitable for: People with an immortal spirit attached to them Those who practice Daoist cultivation or mind-training methods People with somatic symptoms People with schizophrenia People with dissociative ide 78Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 The Record of Laozi’s Westward Journey and the Passing of the Lamp 老君西行传灯录 In ancient China, at the end of the Zhou dynasty, royal authority was waning, the lords were at war with one another, and the realm had fallen into chaos. At this time, a wise man quietly appeared: the founder of Daoism, the Supreme Lord Lao. Seeing the turmoil in the world, Lao decided to travel west and spread the Dao, hoping to ease humanity’s suffering and strife. Along the way, Lao rode a green ox, crossing towering mountains and enduring countless hardships and dangers. At Hangu Pass, he 66Reads—Score1614d adds
- 63 So This Is How You Can Play at Cultivating Immortality 修仙原来可以这么玩 “Cultivate immortality through science; elevate civilization.” Don’t get the wrong idea. This isn’t about our protagonist using technology to cultivate immortality. It’s about upgrading the science and technology of human civilization as a whole through cultivation, thereby guiding humanity’s civilization to ascend. A comprehensive examination, from institutions to understanding, reflecting on the past and analyzing the future. As our civilization reaches the present day, standing at the crossro 737Reads7.4Score25714d adds
- 64 I’m Not a Monkey: A Prisoner’s Confession 我不是猴子变的：一个囚徒的自白 They say humans evolved from monkeys. Then answer me this: monkeys have fur, so why are humans hairless and forced to wear clothes to keep warm? Monkeys are great at climbing trees, so why are human hands so smooth that one fall can break a bone? Monkeys walk on all fours, so why do humans stand upright and walk, putting constant strain on their spines? It wasn’t evolution. It was deliberate. I was never human to begin with. I was a ball of light from the spirit world. After I asked, “Who am I?” 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 65 The Hilarious Illustrated Guide to the Tao Te Ching 道德经爆笑讲解版 The Dao De Jing, Explained in Hilarious Fashion 77Reads—Score1114d adds
- 66 The Tao Te Ching, Hilariously Explained 道德经爆笑详解版 The Hilarious, In-Depth Guide to the Dao De Jing: A fresh take on a classic that turns tradition on its head and finds the Dao in laughter! Laozi's wisdom meets modern humor, making ancient philosophy instantly relatable. Blending jokes and anecdotes with playful prose, this book unpacks the profound ideas of the Dao De Jing. Whether it's “The highest good is like water” or “governing through non-action,” you'll find yourself laughing out loud and seeing things clearly. This is more than a journ 29Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 67 The Human-Form Supine Technique 人形正卧功 The Human-Form Supine Technique 95Reads—Score3314d adds
- 68 Folk Secret Arts: The Yuan Guang Technique 民间秘术之圆光术 Have you ever wondered what secret arts of ancient times could pierce the mysteries of heaven and earth and reveal the truth? Open this book and discover the legend of the Light-Circle Art, a tradition passed down for millennia. Born from suspicions surrounding a treasure theft in the immortal realm, it was an “ancient surveillance system” created by immortals. With talismans, it conjured a luminous screen to expose the schemes of petty thieves in the demon realm. As it spread among mortals, it 28Reads—Score1314d adds
- 69 The Record of Wen Shi’s Attainment of the Dao 文始证道录 The Record of Attaining the Dao through the Way of Wen Shi uses the shifting stars as its guide to tell the story of Yin Xi. After natural and human-made disasters strike Hangu Pass, he follows the stars’ guidance and leads the people in rebuilding their homes. From the Ji star bringing warmth and erasing the scars of an earthquake, to the Shen star shining brightly as the new city walls are built; from the Dipper’s handle pointing west to herald a bountiful harvest, to the Zhen star gleaming a 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 70 The Daoist Record of Crown Prince Xuanyuan 玄元太子修道录 The Crown Prince Xuanyuan is the Great Emperor Zhenwu. He was once a prince of a kingdom, but his devotion to the Dao led him onto the path of cultivation. Born to the royal house, his heart yearned for the Dao; he left his splendid estate for the mountains and springs. By lamplight, he studied the scrolls and sought the true covenant; amid purple mists, he tended the altar and refined cinnabar and lead. He cast off the trappings of the world and turned toward Wudang, dwelling among the cliffs a 135Reads—Score—14d adds
- 71 Folk Secret Spells 民间秘咒 [This book presents the classical Chinese text alongside its translation, for the appreciation of all fellow enthusiasts.] …The folk secret incantation, also known as “The Thirteen Ancient Moxibustion Incantations,” is said to have been entrusted by Patriarch Chen Tuan to a guardian in his final moments. After escaping danger, the guardian searched for someone to pass it on to, but found no one. The sole surviving copy was later kept by the Jiang family of Donglai. During the compilation of the 229Reads—Score3414d adds
- 72 The Great Dreamworld 大梦幻界 This book is also known as The Boastful Version of the Dao De Jing. One flower, one world; one tree, one bodhi. Everything follows the Way, like a dream or a bubble. How can you know that the world you live in, or even you yourself, isn't an illusion? (My experiences will show you a different future.) 2.5kReads8.7Score55614d adds
- 73 Stop Telling Fortunes! The Blind-School Eight Characters Can Read the Divine 别算命了！盲派八字可通神 [Blind-School Divination + Fate Reading + Eight Characters + Practical Techniques + Changing Your Luck + Shaping Your Destiny] I've tried to explain everything in plain language. Once you've finished reading, you won't need to ask anyone else for a fortune reading. You'll be ready to make your way in the world. You can even hang out your shingle and start taking clients. If you need to go back for repairs, though, whatever you do, don't say you've read this book. 266Reads—Score10014d adds
- 74 Unraveling the Ways of Human Relationships 揭秘人情世故 Everything in this book is fictional and does not represent reality. This book examines the essence of human relationships and social dealings, revealing the more hidden dimensions of power struggles in interpersonal relationships. When primordial chaos first opened, human relations began. Through interaction, history unfolded; through social ties, the world took shape. In the subtle and shadowy corners of today's world, hidden dragons conceal their scales and white tigers hide their claws. Only 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 75 A Tranquil Heart 此心湛然 At seven, he heard the words “The mind itself is principle” and was deeply moved. At forty, he met Wang Yangming and became his sworn friend at first sight. He resigned from the post of Minister three times in his life, was still lecturing at ninety-five, and founded dozens of academies. Together with Wang Yangming, he was known as one half of the pair “Wang and Zhan.” This novella tells the story of Zhan Ruoshui, a great Confucian scholar from Lingnan, and his lifelong journey of learning and c 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 76 The Legend of Laozi: The Great Dao Is Simple 老子传：大道至简 Since ancient times, the mysteries of life and the secrets of the universe have captivated people, yet only a handful have ever been able to understand them. In the Spring and Autumn period, ritual and music fell into disarray, and war raged across the land. To strengthen their power, the various states recruited worthy and talented people, hoping that their aid would help them dominate the Central Plains. Thus, the Hundred Schools of Thought sprang up like sparks and spread across the land like 21.4kReads9.2Score1.8k14d adds
- 77 The Book of Changes in Plain Language, by Ji Wufan 姬无烦白话文讲易经 After my work about the Inner Earth people was published, many readers enjoyed it and strongly urged me to use their technology to publish other works. After giving it much thought, I decided that, to honor the readers' wishes and support, I would use Inner Earth technology to translate China's classic, the Book of Changes, as simply as possible. This will help readers understand the Book of Changes, learn, reflect on life, grow spiritually, resolve their doubts, and seek good fortune while avoi 209Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 The True Principles of Traditional Body Cultivation 古法养身真解 The True Secrets of Traditional Health Cultivation 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 79 Cultivation Made Me Stupid 修仙修傻了 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! 232Reads—Score—14d adds
- 80 I Awoke in the Tenth Year After the Mutation 我清醒于异变后的第10年 [Apocalyptic superpowers + Daoist cultivation + System, three cheats at once, gods clashing in chaos] [If you don’t compete, why cultivate immortality at all!] [What? It costs me a million spirit stones to advance, and you’re telling me you cultivate without using spirit stones?] [What! I’m a great demon emperor, yet I can’t beat you, a Nine-Turn Golden Core who hasn’t even become an immortal?! Who are you? State your name!] [On Xuantian Continent, disciples have always been chosen based on spir 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 81 Refining the Void and Uniting with the Dao 炼虚合道 (No cultivation for anyone under 16. Self-study is not recommended for anyone with an IQ below 120. Remember this.) Jiang Haitian was once an alchemist’s disciple who refined pills for the Ancestral Dragon. Not long after he began his studies, disaster struck. Fortunately, his yin spirit survived, and after more than two thousand years, he was reincarnated to resume his cultivation. In the modern city, he pursues the ultimate realm of refining the void and merging with the Dao, welcoming the fut 2.1kReads8.7Score38414d adds
- 82 Soul Q&A 灵魂问答录 I have memories of a past life, and I'll share everything I know: how to escape the cycle of reincarnation, how to find liberation, how to elevate your soul to a higher dimension, how to be reborn while retaining your memories... It's all here. Readers can also ask questions in the comments, and I'll answer most of them. If you're wondering whether any of this is real, of course, I'll only say that this is a work of fiction. (Minors should read this book with a guardian, to avoid mistaking it fo 106Reads9.3Score1214d adds
- 83 Recognizing Your Own Perspective 格局的自我认清 Prologue to The Bigger Picture Life is a boundless voyage, and we are all searching for the way forward. The Bigger Picture is like a lighthouse, illuminating the path to a broader perspective. This book focuses on five key dimensions for broadening your perspective: position, direction, method, pace, and rhythm. No matter where you start, you can accurately understand your position, like locating your coordinates on a vast star map; find the right direction, like setting the correct sails on a —Reads—Score114d adds
- 84 Quick Divination Secrets of Yin Pan Qi Men 阴盘奇门速断诀 Yin Pan formulas, techniques, methods of cultivation, and real-world case studies, all personally tested. A heartfelt offering from 30 years of studying the Yi, shared widely to help you get started quickly. To understand this book, you will need some foundational knowledge. Nothing is more essential than cultivating virtue and wisdom. Enough talk, let's get straight to the useful material. 784Reads7.2Score21014d adds
- 85 The Enlightened Seeker of Time 时光悟道者 [A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality] [Growth] [Awakening] [Salvation] There's not much to say about it, really. This is just a short memoir of a life gone by. Those who read it can take it as a bit of fun. 229Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 86 The Mystical Yellow Emperor's Yinfu Scripture 玄学黄帝阴符经 The Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan: Leader of the ancient Huaxia tribal alliance and the common ancestor of the Huaxia people in China's remote antiquity. First among the Five Emperors, he is revered as the “cultural progenitor of China.” An emperor embodies virtue, the Way, and Heaven; he holds the highest position. “From ancient times to the present, only our Huaxia endures.” When in doubt, study Daoism at once. Those who observe the past and understand the Way find joy in both the great and the smal 13Reads—Score814d adds
- 87 Real-Life Tales of Feng Shui and the Metaphysical Arts 风水玄学之实录杂谈 After eight years, I’m starting a new book. No System, no cultivating immortality. Just a straightforward account of an ordinary person’s everyday experiences with the occult. Impatient readers can start from Chapter Two. Suitable for occult enthusiasts to learn from as they read. Of course, if anything seems familiar, it’s purely a coincidence. These are just casual notes, written on a whim. 16Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 88 I Transmigrated, Only for Mount Wuxing to Crush My Dreams of Wealth 刚穿越，就被五行山砸碎富贵梦 [Journey to the West] [Apprenticed to Sun Wukong] [A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality] [Scheming behind the scenes in the later stages] Chen Xuan transmigrates into the era after Wang Mang usurped the Han throne. He plans to use the foresight granted by his nine years of compulsory education to find Liu Xiu and secure a life of wealth and privilege. Then he watches Five Elements Mountain fall from the sky, shattering his dreams. So this isn't history. It's the Journey to the West! Fro 31.8kReads6.9Score2.6k14d adds
- 89 Eight Characters, Simplified 八字精简 A concise, easy-to-understand guide to the Four Pillars of Destiny, explaining how to quickly get started with the system. As the Ninth Fortune Cycle begins, traditional Chinese studies are set to flourish. More and more people believe in the Four Pillars, and science ends where the metaphysical begins 320Reads6.6Score11114d adds
- 90 The Story of Shakyamuni's Life 释迦牟尼一生的故事 Shakyamuni was a figure who lived more than 2,500 years ago. A prince of Nepal, he spent six years as an ascetic in the forest before choosing the Middle Way and ultimately attaining enlightenment. He became a great awakened one, praised and celebrated by countless people. Today, works about him in film, television, and literature continue to appear. A legendary figure from history who has inspired considerable controversy, he was real, yet his story seems almost mythical. Many books tell his st 106Reads8.8Score2614d adds
- 91 The Art of Reading Qi 望气术 Introduction to The Art of Qi Reading This book delves into the mysterious art of qi reading. Qi reading involves interpreting people's fortunes and predicting good or bad luck by observing the colors, shapes, and changes of clouds and qi fields. It can be used to assess the auspiciousness of a home or burial site. Golden yellow signifies great fortune, prosperity, and success; purple is also auspicious, signaling academic honors and an official career. Practicing qi reading requires a foundati 1.7kReads—Score57514d adds
- 92 A True Guide to Cultivating the Spirit Through Ancient Methods 古法养神真解 The True Explanation of the Ancient Method of Nourishing the Spirit 37Reads—Score—14d adds
- 93 The Strongman’s Journal 强人记事 Dreams are pathways connecting parallel worlds. One end lies in the zombie world, the other in the information realm of spirits. After enduring countless hardships to open a passage, a spirit descends into the zombie world and merges with a zombie, a process known as awakening. The spirit spreads the method of opening these passages throughout the zombie world, helping zombies awaken and sharing the universe’s ultimate secrets, the scientific knowledge behind the Grand Unified Theory, and the wa 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 Xuanyuan’s Great War Against Chiyou 轩辕大战蚩尤 [No System, no harem, no clichés, not a wish-fulfillment story, not for beginners] The legacy of Daoist learning, the turbulent world of mountains and seas, and the ancient struggle for supremacy: this is an epic retelling of the legendary battles between the Chinese ancestors Huangdi, Yandi, and the Great Emperor Chiyou for control of Zhuolu. Based on the Classic of Mountains and Seas and grounded in the Hetu and Luoshu, this novel unravels the origins of yin and yang, the five elements, and th 74Reads—Score—14d adds
- 95 The Perfect Dharma Body 完美法身 This is a story about the true experiences of a modern-day cultivator! Ever since I was little, there has been a dark passage inside me, giving me a life unlike anyone else’s! At twenty-four, I encountered a once-in-a-millennium stroke of fate, and my master bestowed upon me a spirit of intelligence and wisdom. From then on, I embarked on a path of cultivation, feeling my way forward on my own. After turning thirty, I spent ten years comprehending the Dao and cultivating the three hun souls and 95Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 96 Qi Refining: From Beginner to Golden Core 练气：入门到结丹 In the beginning, the universe was a formless, chaotic void, without clarity or murkiness, yin or yang. Only the “Primordial Breath” existed. Silent and still, it responded when stirred. It had no visible form or discernible shape, yet it was the source of heaven, earth, and all things. Thus the opening of Liezi: The Book of Tianrui says: “That which has form is born from that which has no form. From what, then, could heaven and earth have arisen? It is said that there was the Great Change, the 145Reads—Score2514d adds
- 97 The Heavenly Book of Changing Fate 改运天书 The character is based on the fifth great figure of the Northeast Renaissance, Old Xu, the "knowledge mixer". Special thanks to: Wang Shengdong of Northeast Sushantang Zhang Xiaotian of Northeast Xuande Hall Zhang Wumeng, the fourth great master of the Northeast Renaissance Ouchi's secret talk A book review is the best introduction. Book lover [Chuxin Yijiu Ha]: This masterpiece is a must-recommend! The author has a wealth of knowledge, humorous language, and is proficient in everything from fen 1.1kReads8.5Score27514d adds
- 98 The Great Scripture of the Mystic Truth 玄真大道经 Li Xuanxin was abandoned at birth on Mount Zhongnan, but fortunately, the reclusive Daoist master Qingxu took him in. He thought he could devote himself to cultivation in peace, far from worldly affairs. But then the funeral bells of Yongjia rang. The Five Barbarians’ cavalry trampled across the Central Plains, Luoyang fell, and bones lay exposed in the wilderness. Before ascending, his master left him a prophecy: “Heaven and Earth are sealed, and the laws are incomplete. To seek the Great Way, 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 99 Reading and Conduct: The Twofold Discipline of Life 读书与做人，人生的双重修炼 My new work is here! You’re welcome to 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! 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 100 The Way of Taiyi 太乙之道 This book discusses the Dao, human nature, and the destiny of life, explaining the Principles of the Golden Flower of the Great Ultimate. It emphasizes the practice of turning the light around and using it to condense a Dharma body, thereby attaining spiritual transformation. Its methods are highly adaptable, but only those who are intelligent and composed can practice them. It translates the classical text and analyzes it in an objective, rational manner. 5Reads—Score314d adds
