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Weekend Stories<p>Dajian <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Huineng" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Huineng</span></a>, the Sixth Patriarch of <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Chinese" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Chinese</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Ch%C3%A1n" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Chán</span></a> (<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Zen" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Zen</span></a>), catalyzed a shift from gradual to sudden <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/enlightenment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>enlightenment</span></a>, emphasizing direct realization over scriptural study. His teachings on no-thought, non-abiding, and the inseparability of <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/meditation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>meditation</span></a> and <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/wisdom" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>wisdom</span></a> remain foundational in <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EastAsian" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EastAsian</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Buddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Buddhism</span></a>.</p><p>🌍 <a href="https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2025/2025-06-29-huineng/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_</span><span class="invisible">stories/told/2025/2025-06-29-huineng/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/WeekendStories" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WeekendStories</span></a></p>
Weekend Stories<p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Bodhidharma" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Bodhidharma</span></a> (jap. <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Daruma" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Daruma</span></a>), a semi-legendary figure, symbolizes a pivotal shift in <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/EastAsian" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EastAsian</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Buddhism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Buddhism</span></a> — emphasizing direct meditative insight over ritual and scholasticism. His legacy critiques institutionalization and highlights the transformative power of experiential realization in the <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Ch%C3%A1n" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Chán</span></a> / <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Zen" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Zen</span></a> tradition. Read more about his impact on the evolution of Buddhist thought and practice here: </p><p>🌍 <a href="https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2025/2025-06-28-bodhidharma/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_</span><span class="invisible">stories/told/2025/2025-06-28-bodhidharma/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/WeekendStories" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WeekendStories</span></a></p>
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Check out this recent review of my high fantasy indie novel, Sins of a Dying Empire, part of Below the Heavens!

The first two books are available for free (as well as the currently publishing, serialized third book) in web novel form on Royalroad, found in my bio!

#indieauthor #indiebooks #indiefantasy #fantasy #selfpublished #webnovelist #writing #novel #fantasyauthor #taiwanese #asian #asiancreator #writers #book #books #fantasybook #bookstodon #webnovel #highfantasy #xianxia #royalroad #scribblehub #eastasian #indiewriter #alttext @bookstodon

Hey there!

I just recently released the first two chapters of my third novel, Sands Under a Silent Sun!

My third novel is part of a high fantasy indie book series inspired by East Asian mythology and culture.

Available for free in web novel form on Royal Road, via their webpage or mobile app, found in my bio!

#indieauthor #indiebooks #indiefantasy #fantasy #selfpublished #webnovelist #writing #novel #fantasyauthor #taiwanese #asian #asiancreator #writers #book #books #fantasybook #bookstodon #webnovel #highfantasy #xianxia #royalroad #scribblehub #eastasian #indiewriter #alttext @bookstodon

Hey there!

I wanted to do a title and cover reveal now that I'm publishing book three of my indie book series, Below the Heavens!

The amazing art was done by the wonderful Kiguri over on X, @/nomaismar!

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Below the Heavens is a high fantasy webnovel series featuring a quick witted protagonist and a world and magic system crafted from scratch, incorporating east Asian culture and influences.

It is available for free via web browser or the app on Royal Road, as well as on Scribblehub! You can find those links along with my Discord, Patreon, and other social media in my bio.

#indieauthor #indiebooks #indiefantasy #fantasy #selfpublished #webnovelist #writing #novel #fantasyauthor #taiwanese #asian #asiancreator #writers #book #books #fantasybook #bookstodon #webnovel #highfantasy #xianxia #royalroad #scribblehub #eastasian #indiewriter #coverreveal #titlereveal #alttext #coverreveal #titlereveal #bookcover @bookstodon

Had to take a short break from social media, but I'm back!

I bring an offering; a quick little mood board for one of the characters from my indie novel series, Primrose. She's an an assassin type with an interesting backstory that's fleshed out a lot in book two!

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Below the Heavens is a high fantasy webnovel series featuring a quick witted protagonist and a world and magic system crafted from scratch, incorporating east Asian culture and influences.

It is available for free via web browser or the app on Royal Road, as well as on Scribblehub! You can find those links along with my Discord, Patreon, and other social media in my bio.

#indieauthor #indiebooks #indiefantasy #fantasy #selfpublished #webnovelist #writing #novel #fantasyauthor #taiwanese #asian #asiancreator #writers #book #books #fantasybook #bookstodon #webnovel #highfantasy #xianxia #royalroad #scribblehub #eastasian #indiewriter #coverreveal #titlereveal #alttext @bookstodon

Hey there!

Check out this recent chapter release for my web novel series!

Below the Heavens is a high fantasy indie book series inspired by East Asian mythology and culture.

Available for free in web novel form on Royal Road, via their webpage or mobile app, found in my bio!

#indieauthor #indiebooks #indiefantasy #fantasy #selfpublished #webnovelist #writing #novel #fantasyauthor #taiwanese #asian #asiancreator #writers #book #books #fantasybook #bookstodon #webnovel #highfantasy #xianxia #royalroad #scribblehub #eastasian #indiewriter #alttext @bookstodon