Xuyun, the Most Eminent Monk in Modern China

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The life of Xuyun, the most eminent monk in modern China, is a legendary tale. (Image: A_Peach via Pxhere)

‘Gods See All Your Evil Thoughts’

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When a patron donates some beautiful fabric to a temple so a new robe can be made for the statue of the town's god, the Abbot decides to keep it for himself instead. (Image: Kuruneko via Dreamstime)