Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
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Introduction: This article covers the rule of Jin’s Emperors Shizong and Zhangzong, alongside Southern Song’s political shifts. After Hailing Wang’s failed invasion, Shizong stabilized the Jin with Sinicized reforms. Song’s Xiaozong honored Yue Fei and launched a northern expedition. The two empires reached a long peace, with Jin flourishing as a model of enlightened…
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Chan Master Foyin (1032–1098 CE) was a renowned Chinese Chan (Zen) master of the Song Dynasty, known for his wisdom, humor, and deep spiritual insight.