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The Essentials of Hinduism

An Introduction to All the Sacred Texts

by Trilochan Sastry ...

Hinduism is an ancient religion, philosophy and way of life. Unlike other great religions that are based on a small set of books, there are hundreds of texts in Hinduism, most of which are very voluminous. They span not merely centuries, but millennia. And most importantly, these ancient scriptures are all in Sanskrit which many do not know. Therefore for a beginner with an interest in Hinduism it ... Read more

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Hinduism is an ancient religion, philosophy and way of life. Unlike other great religions that are based on a small set of books, there are hundreds of texts in Hinduism, most of which are very voluminous. They span not merely centuries, but millennia. And most importantly, these ancient scriptures are all in Sanskrit which many do not know. Therefore for a beginner with an interest in Hinduism it
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We Gather at a Sikh Gurdwara

A Place in Our Community

by Jasneet Kaur ...

Series series Where We Gather
People who practice the Sikh religion worship in a gurdwara. The word means “door to the Guru.” The Gurus were important religious leaders. Anyone can come inside a gurdwara, regardless of their religion. Sikhs believe that everyone is equal. An activity is included to help kids extend their learning. ... Read more

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People who practice the Sikh religion worship in a gurdwara. The word means “door to the Guru.” The Gurus were important religious leaders. Anyone can come inside a gurdwara, regardless of their religion. Sikhs believe that everyone is equal. An activity is included to help kids extend their learning.
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Wie aus Feinden Freunde werden

Unstoppable us Band 3

by Yuval Noah Harari ...

Illustrated by Ricard Zaplana Ruiz ...

Was geschah, als Menschen aus fremden Gesellschaften aufeinandertrafen – haben sie stets gekämpft oder fanden sie Wege, friedlich miteinander umzugehen? Wie ist es ihnen gelungen, sich auf gemeinsame Werte, Ideale und Regeln zu einigen? Bestsellerautor Yuval Noah Harari widmet sich in seinem neuen Buch brandaktuellen Fragen, auf die auch junge Menschen eine Antwort suchen: warum es so viele Kriege ... Read more

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Was geschah, als Menschen aus fremden Gesellschaften aufeinandertrafen – haben sie stets gekämpft oder fanden sie Wege, friedlich miteinander umzugehen? Wie ist es ihnen gelungen, sich auf gemeinsame Werte, Ideale und Regeln zu einigen? Bestsellerautor Yuval Noah Harari widmet sich in seinem neuen Buch brandaktuellen Fragen, auf die auch junge Menschen eine Antwort suchen: warum es so viele Kriege
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Gods & Goddesses of Ancient China

by Trenton Campbell ...

Series series Gods and Goddesses of Mythology II
This authoritative volume examines the two main faiths, Confucianism and Daoism, that developed before China had meaningful contact with the rest of the world. Aspects of Buddhism later joined features of these faiths to form elements of Chinese ideology and, with the beliefs in immortals and the worship of ancestors, they led to a popular religion. The narrative describes the gods and goddesses ... Read more

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This authoritative volume examines the two main faiths, Confucianism and Daoism, that developed before China had meaningful contact with the rest of the world. Aspects of Buddhism later joined features of these faiths to form elements of Chinese ideology and, with the beliefs in immortals and the worship of ancestors, they led to a popular religion. The narrative describes the gods and goddesses
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Meditation and Culture

The Interplay of Practice and Context

Behind the stereotype of a solitary meditator closing his eyes to the world, meditation always takes place in close interaction with the surrounding culture. Meditation and Culture: The Interplay of Practice and Context explores cases in which the relation between meditative practice and cultural context is particularly complex.The internationally-renowned contributors discuss practices that ... Read more

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Behind the stereotype of a solitary meditator closing his eyes to the world, meditation always takes place in close interaction with the surrounding culture. Meditation and Culture: The Interplay of Practice and Context explores cases in which the relation between meditative practice and cultural context is particularly complex.The internationally-renowned contributors discuss practices that
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Місце для дракона

by Юрій Винничук ...

Повість-казка. Що станеться, коли народові буде замало смерті змія, бо зло ним не вичерпалось? Що буде, коли він кинеться шукати й інші джерела зла? Одного дракона на всю державу замало. Де взяти ще стільки драконів, аби кожен мав кого розіп’ясти? Де взяти стільки юд, аби мали на кого перекласти провину? Коли народ не має кого проклинати – сили його підупадають. Боже! Пошли нам драконів! ... Read more

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Повість-казка. Що станеться, коли народові буде замало смерті змія, бо зло ним не вичерпалось? Що буде, коли він кинеться шукати й інші джерела зла? Одного дракона на всю державу замало. Де взяти ще стільки драконів, аби кожен мав кого розіп’ясти? Де взяти стільки юд, аби мали на кого перекласти провину? Коли народ не має кого проклинати – сили його підупадають. Боже! Пошли нам драконів!
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Сім ночей перед Різдвом

by Наталка Данькова ...

Illustrated by Марина Дановська ...

Злата заприсяглась упродовж семи років приходити за ніч до Різдва до Яна — брата-близнюка свого зниклого чоловіка. І бути з ним до ранку в його замку в горах. Ян — геніальний органіст, але музика його — лиха. Коли він грає, каміння падає з башт церков, стіни тріскають і блискавки влучають у вежі. Цією музикою кричить Адам, вигнанець із Раю. Події розгортаються в уявні часи, культурно близькі ... Read more

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Злата заприсяглась упродовж семи років приходити за ніч до Різдва до Яна — брата-близнюка свого зниклого чоловіка. І бути з ним до ранку в його замку в горах. Ян — геніальний органіст, але музика його — лиха. Коли він грає, каміння падає з башт церков, стіни тріскають і блискавки влучають у вежі. Цією музикою кричить Адам, вигнанець із Раю. Події розгортаються в уявні часи, культурно близькі
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B06《念佛一聲脫地獄苦》

淨土宗漫畫

by 淨土宗翻譯小組, 淨開法師, 巫麗雪 ...

Series Book 6 - 淨土宗漫畫
人類自遠古以來就使用簡單的圖畫作為溝通工具。圖形具有比文字更直觀的傳達印象功能。若是純文字，東方人看不懂西方人的字，西方人也看不懂東方人的字，由於地域之別，信息便隔膜了，然而若是圖畫形象，全世界人誰都能看得懂。而漫畫輕鬆、風趣、好玩、故事感強、情節動人的特點，更是讓現代的年輕人、小孩子傾倒，追捧，喜愛。此書老人們看著省眼，年輕人看著省時，家裡有小孩子的，也完全可以當作一本繪本啟蒙書，讓小孩在看圖認字中播種佛法善根。目錄01 心懷慈悲自有益處...... 1Compassion Has Its Own Benefits02 主尊常相伴奉事如僕人......11Esteemed Masters Are Always With Us, Serving Us Like Attendants03 念佛開濃霧......23Buddha-Recitation Clears a Thick ... Read more

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人類自遠古以來就使用簡單的圖畫作為溝通工具。圖形具有比文字更直觀的傳達印象功能。若是純文字，東方人看不懂西方人的字，西方人也看不懂東方人的字，由於地域之別，信息便隔膜了，然而若是圖畫形象，全世界人誰都能看得懂。而漫畫輕鬆、風趣、好玩、故事感強、情節動人的特點，更是讓現代的年輕人、小孩子傾倒，追捧，喜愛。此書老人們看著省眼，年輕人看著省時，家裡有小孩子的，也完全可以當作一本繪本啟蒙書，讓小孩在看圖認字中播種佛法善根。目錄01 心懷慈悲自有益處...... 1Compassion Has Its Own Benefits02 主尊常相伴奉事如僕人......11Esteemed Masters Are Always With Us, Serving Us Like Attendants03 念佛開濃霧......23Buddha-Recitation Clears a Thick
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Saivism in Telugu Literature

Historical Evolution and Influence on South Indian Literary Traditions

by Dr Mulamoodi Adi Lakshmi ...

This book examines the evolution of Saivism among Telugu-speaking communities, with particular emphasis on its influence on women and marginalised social groups. It is organised around three key themes: Saivism prior to the emergence of Telugu literature; the understanding and transmission of Saivism through Telugu literary works; and the linguistic, literary, and cultural relationships ... Read more

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This book examines the evolution of Saivism among Telugu-speaking communities, with particular emphasis on its influence on women and marginalised social groups. It is organised around three key themes: Saivism prior to the emergence of Telugu literature; the understanding and transmission of Saivism through Telugu literary works; and the linguistic, literary, and cultural relationships
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Hinduism

by Katie Marsico ...

Series series 21st Century Skills Library: Global Citizens: World Religions
Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, these books explore the six most popular world religions through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. In Hinduism, the text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of this religion, as well as how it relates to society today. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use ... Read more

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Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, these books explore the six most popular world religions through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. In Hinduism, the text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of this religion, as well as how it relates to society today. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use
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Hindu Pluralism

Philosophical and Historical Essays

by Arvind Sharma ...

If we accept the adage «he who knows one, knows none» as an epistemological concept, then the exploration of pluralism becomes an intellectual necessity. And if we take the commonplace description of Hinduism as a plural tradition as an accurate phenomenological description of it, then the need to study Hindu pluralism becomes obvious both as a general principle and as a specific feature.This book ... Read more

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If we accept the adage «he who knows one, knows none» as an epistemological concept, then the exploration of pluralism becomes an intellectual necessity. And if we take the commonplace description of Hinduism as a plural tradition as an accurate phenomenological description of it, then the need to study Hindu pluralism becomes obvious both as a general principle and as a specific feature.This book
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B U D Ō

THE PATH OF ANCIENT WISDOM (Selected texts)

by Aleksandar de Majo ...

This is the thirty-first published book by this author, from the fields of karate-dō, budō and martial arts. He has also published over 130 scientific and professional studies, experiments and essays. His first book, KARATE-DŌ, was published in 1977. All of his books have experienced repeated and multiple reprints, and were sold in printings of over 200,000 copies (in ex-Yugoslavia). ... Read more

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This is the thirty-first published book by this author, from the fields of karate-dō, budō and martial arts. He has also published over 130 scientific and professional studies, experiments and essays. His first book, KARATE-DŌ, was published in 1977. All of his books have experienced repeated and multiple reprints, and were sold in printings of over 200,000 copies (in ex-Yugoslavia).
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Comparative Religion

25 Poems to Honor God's Religions

by Andrew Bushard ...

There's a time for irreverence and a time for reverence; now is the time for reverence. Every religion, to some degree or another, teaches God's truths. To honor this, this book of poems praises 25 different world religions (such as Quakerism, Ethical Culture, Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, Taoism, Jainism, Sufism, Calvinism, Unitarian Universalism, and others). ... Read more

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There's a time for irreverence and a time for reverence; now is the time for reverence. Every religion, to some degree or another, teaches God's truths. To honor this, this book of poems praises 25 different world religions (such as Quakerism, Ethical Culture, Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, Taoism, Jainism, Sufism, Calvinism, Unitarian Universalism, and others).
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Mahavira

The Hero of Nonviolence

by Manoj Jain ...

Illustrated by Demi ...

Imagine a world where no one gets hurt, a world where no one is teased or bullied, a world where there is no fear or anger. Six centuries before the birth of Jesus, in the faraway land of India, there lived a great spiritual teacher name Mahavira (which means “very brave”), who imagined just such a world. He showed kindness to every living being and emphasized the practice of nonviolence, ... Read more

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Imagine a world where no one gets hurt, a world where no one is teased or bullied, a world where there is no fear or anger. Six centuries before the birth of Jesus, in the faraway land of India, there lived a great spiritual teacher name Mahavira (which means “very brave”), who imagined just such a world. He showed kindness to every living being and emphasized the practice of nonviolence,
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Guru Nanak

First of the Sikhs

by Demi ...

Guru Nanak (1469-1539), the founder of the Sikh religion, is the first in a line of ten enlightened gurus, or teachers, whose writings form the sacred scripture of Sikhism. Born into a humble Hindu family, Nanak was an extraordinary child who from a young age questioned the rituals of religion and the ways of the world around him. At the age of twenty-seven, he embarked on an inspired mission that ... Read more

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Guru Nanak (1469-1539), the founder of the Sikh religion, is the first in a line of ten enlightened gurus, or teachers, whose writings form the sacred scripture of Sikhism. Born into a humble Hindu family, Nanak was an extraordinary child who from a young age questioned the rituals of religion and the ways of the world around him. At the age of twenty-seven, he embarked on an inspired mission that
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Прокляття золотого дракона

by Аґнєшка Стельмашик ...

Translated by Ірина Шевченко ...

Series Book 4 - Хроніки Архео
В аукціонному домі "Крістіс" замасковані ніндзя сміливо викрадають колекцію японських картин. І це просто посеред самого аукціону! Весь Лондон гуде від підозр! Хто за цим стоїть? Можливо, японська мафія? Мері Джейн, Джим і Мартін Ґарднери мають з цього приводу власну теорію. Якби тільки Чарлі не плутався під ногами, вони точно розгадали б цю загадку. Але коли до перебігу подій включається Джек ... Read more

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В аукціонному домі "Крістіс" замасковані ніндзя сміливо викрадають колекцію японських картин. І це просто посеред самого аукціону! Весь Лондон гуде від підозр! Хто за цим стоїть? Можливо, японська мафія? Мері Джейн, Джим і Мартін Ґарднери мають з цього приводу власну теорію. Якби тільки Чарлі не плутався під ногами, вони точно розгадали б цю загадку. Але коли до перебігу подій включається Джек
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Hinduism : A Blending of Beliefs | Ancient Religions Books Grade 6 | Children's Religion Books

by One Faith ...

This time, learn about the history of Hinduism and how it rose to be an important wold religion. Read about its beginnings in the Indus River Valley following the arrival of the Aryans. Why is it called the blending of beliefs? What beliefs of the native Indus people shaped it? Enjoy the read! ... Read more

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This time, learn about the history of Hinduism and how it rose to be an important wold religion. Read about its beginnings in the Indus River Valley following the arrival of the Aryans. Why is it called the blending of beliefs? What beliefs of the native Indus people shaped it? Enjoy the read!
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The Unenlightened Buddha

A secular take on the Buddha's teachings

by Jamie Reygle ...

While many people consider Buddhism to be a religion, many others see the Buddha’s teachings as an excellent guide for living and appreciating life.InStill Mindfulness executive director, Jamie Reygle, takes the latter approach in this brief secular guide to the Buddha’s key teachings, with the underlying premise that we’re all ‘unenlightened Buddhas’: people who have not yet recognized and ... Read more

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While many people consider Buddhism to be a religion, many others see the Buddha’s teachings as an excellent guide for living and appreciating life.InStill Mindfulness executive director, Jamie Reygle, takes the latter approach in this brief secular guide to the Buddha’s key teachings, with the underlying premise that we’re all ‘unenlightened Buddhas’: people who have not yet recognized and
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The Dhammapada (Wisehouse Classics - The Complete & Authoritative Edition)

Translated by Max F. Müller ...

The DHAMMAPADA is a collection of sayings of the Buddha in verse form and one of the most widely read and best known Buddhist scriptures. The original version of the DHAMMAPADA is in the Khuddaka Nikaya, a division of the Pali Canon of Theravada Buddhism.The Buddhist scholar and commentator Buddhaghosa explains that each saying recorded in the collection was made on a different occasion in ... Read more

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The DHAMMAPADA is a collection of sayings of the Buddha in verse form and one of the most widely read and best known Buddhist scriptures. The original version of the DHAMMAPADA is in the Khuddaka Nikaya, a division of the Pali Canon of Theravada Buddhism.The Buddhist scholar and commentator Buddhaghosa explains that each saying recorded in the collection was made on a different occasion in
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Buddhist and Christian Responses to the Kowtow Problem in China

by Mr Eric Reinders ...

The most common Buddhist practice in Asia is bowing, yet Buddhist and Christian Responses to the Kowtow Problem is the first study of Buddhist obeisance in China. In Confucian ritual, everyone is supposed to kowtow, or bow, to the Chinese emperor. But Buddhists claimed exemption from bowing to any layperson, even to their own parents or the emperor. This tension erupted in an imperial debate in ... Read more

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The most common Buddhist practice in Asia is bowing, yet Buddhist and Christian Responses to the Kowtow Problem is the first study of Buddhist obeisance in China. In Confucian ritual, everyone is supposed to kowtow, or bow, to the Chinese emperor. But Buddhists claimed exemption from bowing to any layperson, even to their own parents or the emperor. This tension erupted in an imperial debate in
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Таємниця коштовності Нефертіті

by Аґнєшка Стельмашик ...

Translated by Ірина Шевченко ...

Series Book 1 - Хроніки Архео
Усе почалося з незвичайної статті в газеті про те, що в Єгипті було відкрито нове поховання. Діти відомих археологів Бартек і Аня разом зі своїми друзями Мері Джейн, Джимом і Мартіном, які також цікавляться археологією, вирушають до Єгипту. І там на них чекають карколомні пригоди на переповнених вуличках Каїра та у безкраїх пісках пустелі, що стають свідками шаленого змагання шукачів скарбів. ... Read more

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Усе почалося з незвичайної статті в газеті про те, що в Єгипті було відкрито нове поховання. Діти відомих археологів Бартек і Аня разом зі своїми друзями Мері Джейн, Джимом і Мартіном, які також цікавляться археологією, вирушають до Єгипту. І там на них чекають карколомні пригоди на переповнених вуличках Каїра та у безкраїх пісках пустелі, що стають свідками шаленого змагання шукачів скарбів.
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Загадка Діамантової долини

by Аґнєшка Стельмашик ...

Translated by Ірина Шевченко ...

Series Book 5 - Хроніки Архео
Це вже п’ятий том серії бестселлерів «Хроніки Архео»! Вбивча пустеля й дикі джунглі, загадки й погоня. А також питання, яке висить у спекотному австралійському повітрі: чи кожен втрачає голову, як бачить діаманти величиною з кулак? Перевірте самі! ... Read more

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Це вже п’ятий том серії бестселлерів «Хроніки Архео»! Вбивча пустеля й дикі джунглі, загадки й погоня. А також питання, яке висить у спекотному австралійському повітрі: чи кожен втрачає голову, як бачить діаманти величиною з кулак? Перевірте самі!
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Diwali

by Sital Gorasia Chapman ...

Illustrated by Darshika Varma ...

Series series Celebrations & Festivals
Discover the joy and meaning of the magical festival of Diwali, a very special time for people all around the world.Sonali and her brother Jay are inviting you to celebrate with them! Join in as they make rangoli patterns, cook up a feast with their nani and nana, and visit all their friends and family with gifts and delicious treats.Along the way, you’ll learn how Diwali is a fun five-day ... Read more

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Discover the joy and meaning of the magical festival of Diwali, a very special time for people all around the world.Sonali and her brother Jay are inviting you to celebrate with them! Join in as they make rangoli patterns, cook up a feast with their nani and nana, and visit all their friends and family with gifts and delicious treats.Along the way, you’ll learn how Diwali is a fun five-day
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Niesamowite opowieści z Chin

O uczniach Konfucjusza, o poecie, który został tygrysem, o czarnoksiężniku z Luoyangu i wielu innych niezwykłych postaciach

by Atsushi Nakajima, Ryūnosuke Akutagawa ...

Książka zawiera opowiadania dwóch japońskich pisarzy tworzących w pierwszej połowie XX wieku – Ryūnosuke Akutagawy i Atsushiego Nakajimy. Twórczość obu autorów należy do współczesnego kanonu literatury japońskiej, a ich popularność w Japonii, pomimo upływu czasu, nie słabnie.Ryūnosuke Akutagawa i Atsushi Nakajima, chociaż byli mocno zadomowieni w kulturze chińskiej, bardzo dobrze znali także ... Read more

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Książka zawiera opowiadania dwóch japońskich pisarzy tworzących w pierwszej połowie XX wieku – Ryūnosuke Akutagawy i Atsushiego Nakajimy. Twórczość obu autorów należy do współczesnego kanonu literatury japońskiej, a ich popularność w Japonii, pomimo upływu czasu, nie słabnie.Ryūnosuke Akutagawa i Atsushi Nakajima, chociaż byli mocno zadomowieni w kulturze chińskiej, bardzo dobrze znali także
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