Emperor Taizong awakens from his journey to the underworld, recounting his experiences to his court and implementing reforms based on what he learned. He orders the release of prisoners, dismisses palace women, and organizes a grand Buddhist ceremony to help lost souls. The emperor selects the monk Chen Xuanzang to lead the ceremony, setting the stage for a grand spiritual event that draws participants from across the empire. Listen to the full episode here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ancient-asian-legends

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