Eight dwelling places of Buddhist immortals

audiobook

Eight dwelling places of Buddhist immortals

by Five colors stone

ZH·~2 hours·5 chapters

Chapters

5 total

Part 1

31:45

Part 2

31:45

Part 3

31:44

Part 4

31:45

Part 5

4:01

Description

A vivid anthology of ancient Chinese legend, this collection weaves together eight tales that trace the hidden sanctuaries of Buddhist immortals. Each story balances worldly longing with the subtle workings of destiny, offering listeners a window into a world where myth and history intertwine. The narratives pulse with moral dilemmas, humor, and the quiet awe of encounters beyond the ordinary.

The opening episode follows a modest scholar from the Song era whose household is torn apart by sudden tragedy. As his father falls in battle and his young son seemingly perishes, an unexpected miracle brings the lost child back to life, prompting a fierce clash of duty, grief, and hope. Through vivid dialogue and richly drawn characters, the tale examines the depth of filial devotion and the fragile line between human aspiration and cosmic order.

Altogether, the work invites listeners to contemplate timeless questions of desire, sacrifice, and the unseen realms that shape our lives, all rendered in a lyrical, accessible style that brings centuries‑old wisdom to the ear.

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Language

zh

Duration

~2 hours (125K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Oct 24, 2008

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

FC

Five colors stone

Known mainly through the classic Chinese work Eight Dwelling Places of Buddhist Immortals, this little-documented author is associated with a story that blends family loyalty, loss, and Buddhist ideas of immortality. Very little biographical information is readily confirmed, which gives the name an air of mystery.

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