The timeless concepts of good and evil are universally addressed by religions and moral institutions, which provide definitive frameworks to distinguish between the two. They promise believers heavenly rewards for virtuous deeds and warn of consequences, including the threat of Hell’s flame for wicked actions. However, within believers, there are always individuals who harbor occasional doubts about the established criteria of good and evil dictated by their religious and societal traditions. Is it because the realities around them don’t align […]

Buddhism originated in India, a country where religious devotion takes precedence and holds a dominant position. Historical records reveal that India is structured into four classes, with Hindu priests leading, specializing in offerings, prayers, and rituals. The Brahmin class, possessing absolute authority, governs the thoughts and lives of successive generations of royal families and the entire society. They assert a religious monopoly, directly performing ceremonies for Gods and Spirits, with Maha-Brahma as their supreme deity. The Brahmin priests oversee daily […]

 In attempting to study religion, people often get frustrated and have much to think about the many serious controversial religious theories about the origin of life and the universe (the First Cause). One theory criticizes the other as if it alone is the true representative of Truth. In reality, which religion has seen the hidden truths of life and the universe? Or they too were like the blind men who each gave out wildly disparate descriptions of the elephant after […]

In the Huang-Ti grave at the South Gate lived a Demon called Jade Lute, a friend of Daji. They had not seen each other for a long time and so when Jade Lute came to the capital to visit Daji, the latter was very happy and they enjoyed themselves day and night in the palace. As a demon, Jade Lute was used to eating human flesh and unable to refrain herself for a long time, every night she would kidnap […]

This chapter refers to the time when Ziya used his magic power to get rid of the five demons, and helped his friend Yiren to build a house on his auspicious lot. Yiren happily said to Ziya: “Brother, you are so talented. You certainly have not wasted your forty years of spiritual cultivation at all.” Ziya sincerely answered: “Fortune telling and exorcism are my specialty. They are not important and not worthy of praises.” Lady Ma interfered: “Why don’t you […]

After showing respect to his master and bidding farewell to his friends, Jiang Ziya departed from the mountain and journeyed to the city. Being without any family or relatives, he sought out Song Yiren, an old friend residing in the capital known for his wealth. Yiren warmly welcomed Jiang Ziya and immediately offered to support him. Not only that, but Yiren also took it upon himself to find a suitable wife for Ziya. Assuming the role of a matchmaker, Yiren […]

The Supreme Ruler has assigned Grand Master Yuan Shi Tian Zun the responsibility of assessing disciples’ virtues and vices, and thereafter conducting investiture ceremonies for the selected individuals whose names will appear on the investiture board. As a result, Grand Master Yuan Shi closed down the cave entrance and ceased lecturing the sutra. Furthermore, he devised a plan for his disciple, Jiang Ziya, to depart from the mountain and assume the role of an army General, in alignment with the […]

 This chapter is about Sir Tai Yi residing in the Golden Light Cave of Mount Qianyuan, an Immortal who has lived for over a thousand years. [According to the decree of Heaven’s court, Immortals are called upon to aid Jiang Ziya in beheading the generals from the Shang Dynasty and bestowing them with divine titles after the Zhou Dynasty overthrows the Shang, bringing peace to the people. Only then can Grand Master Yuan Shi resume teaching and Immortals continue their […]

Yun Zhong Zi is an Immortal residing in Chung-Nam Mountain. One day, while gathering herbs, he noticed an evil aura rising from the southeast, and he deduced that a fox spirit had possessed a human body to carry out malevolent deeds. He thought, “My practice of cultivation is meant to serve humanity. If I do not expel this demon for the sake of the people, much suffering will ensue.” He immediately summoned his disciple, Kim-Ha, and instructed him to find […]

Since his visit to the temple of Goddess Nu Wa, King Zhou was so infatuated with her beauty that he could not sleep, eat, or drink as usual, and ignored his numerous consorts in the three palaces and six living royal quarters. His heart was heavy and he was so sad he did not want to talk to anyone. To placate the King, Fei Zhong and You Hun suggested bringing in 100 beauties from each of the four Grand Dukes. […]