Research on the Collation and Study of the Dunhuang Manuscript Dream Book

Author: Zheng Binglin
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The Dunhuang dream book is a revised and adapted version of various dream interpretation books introduced to Dunhuang from different regions during the late Tang and Five Dynasties period, created by diviners and scholars for the purpose of dream interpretation. It incorporates local folk customs and traditions of Dunhuang. The dream books collected in this book are mainly compiled from Dunhuang documents preserved in countries such as the United Kingdom, France, and Russia. There were many dream books during the Tang and Song dynasties, but very few have survived to this day, making the Dunhuang manuscript dream books particularly precious. Once you understand the ancient methods of dream interpretation, the seemingly mysterious dream books become less so. Strip away the veil of mystery, and what remains is a true reflection of ancient customs, culture, and traditional beliefs.