Where a Thousand Buddhas Wept is a solemn and atmospheric legacy quest in Where Winds Meet, centered around guiding lost spirits and completing a series of sacred rituals. What begins as a quiet encounter with the Nightdream Monk unfolds into a moving ceremony filled with visions, lantern processions, and spiritual release, making it one of the game’s most emotional side stories.

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Where a Thousand Buddhas Wept quest rewards

  • Mystic Skill – Guardian Palm
  • Echo Jade ×30
  • Medicinal Tales ×1
  • Coin ×12,000
  • Lv. 1 Ebon Iron ×4
  • Lantern Bearer (Title)
  • Stored EXP ×12,000
  • Qinghe Exploration ×50

Where a Thousand Buddhas Wept quest location

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The quest takes place in the Sundara Lands in Qinghe, where the Nightdream Monk can be found.

Where a Thousand Buddhas Wept quest walkthrough

Follow these steps to complete Where a Thousand Buddhas Wept quest:

Step 1

Travel to the Sundara Lands in Qinghe. Follow the quest marker, and it will guide you directly to the Nightdream Monk.

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Step 2

Speak with the monk who is standing quietly in the area. He will ask for your help with sacred rituals.

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Step 3

Assist the monk by completing each ritual.

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Step 4

The quest marker points towards three locations. Go to each location to complete the ritual. The first ritual is Shu Yankou.

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Step 5

After completing the first ritual, follow the quest marker to reach the second ritual's location. Offer the Perfect Incense.

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Step 6

And lastly, perform the Jingsa ritual.

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Step 7

Once the rituals are done, report back to the Monk.

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Step 8

A procession will start, and the Monk will explain the fate of the souls from Thousand-Buddha Village. Pick up the lantern and walk with the villagers as they make their way toward the temple path.

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Step 9

You will witness a heartfelt vision, revealing the sorrow behind the ceremony.

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Step 10

Rejoin the procession by picking up the lantern.

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Step 11

The path becomes blocked by a wall of fire. Put down the lantern and speak with the Monk.

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Step 12

The Monk walks straight into the flames. Step forward and walk into the fire along with the spirits.

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Step 13

After emerging from the fire, speak with the monk again.

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Step 14

Follow the spirits toward their memorial tablet.

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Step 15

Approach the tablet and illuminate it. The monk reflects on the souls and their release. After this final moment of peace, the quest concludes, and your rewards are granted.

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Where a Thousand Buddhas Wept is one of the most atmospheric legacy quests in Where Winds Meet. It blends ritual, storytelling, and supernatural elements in a powerful narrative. Completing it rewards you with not only valuable experience and currency, but also the Guardian Palm Mystic Skill, making this a highly worthwhile side mission for both lore and gameplay progression.


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