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Caigentan 9. Introspective Alchemy
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In the still of the night, when a man sits alone in meditation, the first thing that happens is that his inordinate desires disappear, and his true self holds sway.
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Caigentan 8. Balancing motion and stillness
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Although the Universe seems to be at rest, its components are constantly in motion. The sun and moon whirl night and day, and cast ceaseless and eternal beams.
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Caigentan 7. Wisdom in Simplicity
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Real flavour does not lie in refined liquors or sumptuous dishes; only plain food gives forth a pure taste.
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Love and Karma in “Huaguzi”
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“Huaguzi” in Strange Tales from Liaozhai recounts a love story between a human and a supernatural being (a woman transformed from a musk deer spirit), filled with fantastical elements and profound moral symbolism.
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Huaguzi – Saving the Life of the Savior
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An Youyu, an outstanding scholar from Shaanxi, was generous and loyal to his friends. He also loved to free captive animals. When he saw hunters capturing animals or birds, he would not hesitate to buy the game and set it free.