天龙八部/Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils
July 28, 2025•79 words
因近日曝光的某寺CEO引发联想 >> 天龙八部讲的世间八苦 - 生、老、病、死、求不得、怨憎会、爱别离、五阴盛。
苦痛源于自身的贪（权力/美色/武功/财物/名誉）、嗔（憎恨/恼怒/抵触）、痴（对因果无常的无知造成颠倒是非是去判断）三毒。
Key themes:
1) Identity: the novel explores how characters grapple with their identities, often shaped by their lineage, martial arts skills, and societal roles.
2) Desire: characters are driven by various desires, such as the desire for power, love, or recognition, which frequently lead to conflict and suffering.
3) Suffering: the narrative highlights the cyclical nature of suffering that arises from unfulfilled desires, misunderstandings, and the consequences of actions driven by these desires.