The 8 Immortals Rewarding the Honest

The 8 Immortals Rewarding the Honest by Lalita Tademy, published by Asiapac Books in 2001, is a comic book that explores Chinese beliefs and legends through the adventures of the Eight Immortals. This edition, written in English and spanning 122 pages, presents a collection of stories that highlight the selfless actions and good deeds of these legendary figures, who are deeply rooted in Taoist mythology. The book features illustrations by award-winning cartoonist Chan Kok Sing, bringing to life the vibrant tales that are central to Chinese culture.
Readers will find engaging narratives that delve into the significance of the number eight in Chinese tradition, as well as the connection between the Eight Immortals and the Bagua, or Eight Trigrams, of the I Ching. The stories include humorous and thought-provoking scenarios, such as a miser plagued by his bickering mothers and a tyrant tricked into an unexpected marriage. This volume not only entertains but also provides insight into the cultural importance of happiness and morality within these traditional tales.
Official synopsis Publisher
The 8 Immortals – Rewarding the Honest / Asiapac comic series / Chinese beliefs & legends // The Eight Immortals are back! Join them in yet another round of escapades! This book is illustrated by award-winning cartoonist Chan Kok Sing. Why do the Chinese consider the number Eight to be a lucky number? For the answer to this question, look no further than the Eight Immortals, who are one of the most popular subjects of art and craft in China. The term Eight Immortals is used figuratively for happiness. The Chinese regard happiness as one of the most important qualities in life. The stories in this book recount the selfless actions and good deeds of the Eight Immortals. The Eight Immortals also play a significant role in relation to the Bagua, or Eight Trigrams, of the I Ching, the most popular classic of traditional China. Each of them is associated with a certain direction of the Eight Trigrams which is applied in the Bazhen Tu, the Battle Chart of the Eight Trigrams, used by folk Taoists to counter the work of black magic practitioners. In this volume, read about a miser with 100 mothers who drive him nuts with their incessant bickering. Or the licentious and rich tyrant who is tricked into marrying his own mother for snatching another man’s bride. These tales and more will keep you enthralled… Contents: One Hundred Mothers, The Magical Strand of Beard, The Magic Scissors, The incorrigible Lazybones, Theft of the Magic Donkey, Wicked Skinny Monkey, The Efficacious Ointment /// This is a great product sourced from BIML – Bible In My Language, the leader in foreign language Bibles and outreach materials from Baltimore, Maryland in the USA. BIML stocks Bibles in more than 600 languages.
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