Monks of the Middle Empire" is the first work in Russia designed for the general reader, telling about such an unusual phenomenon as "monasticism" in the Middle Kingdom and its influence on the formation of a traditionalist society by one of the most interesting civilizations in the world. This work arouses unconditional interest in a significant amount of factual and folklore information. A serious and detailed story about the most famous representatives of Taoism, Buddhism and other faiths of China is complemented by a lively presentation of various legendary stories about the life and deeds of the heroes, their influence on Chinese life, culture, and applied art.