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  • CheonbugyeongA controversial Korean text on the creation of the universe, allegedly dating to the Finno-Korean hyperwar. (2)
  • Dao De JingAll 81 chapters of the Dao De Jing, translated and with introduction by Dalai Moo Naomi. (82)
  • In Hail of WisdomTianmu's translation of the Rigveda, continously being worked on. Last update: Jun 2025, Kindling. (5)
  • Wisdom's EndThe Perfection of Wisdom in its many forms. Last Update: Nov 2025, Weaving of the Heart. (2)

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