The concept of moral retribution is fundamental in traditional Chinese culture. The saying “People act, Heaven watches” implies that every choice between good and evil shapes your future. Regardless of modern belief, this principle continues to influence actions and events. The Song Dynasty scholar Hong Mai documented various actual events of karmic retribution in his ...
With the growing number of coffee drinkers worldwide, there is a lot of buzz about this brew. Drinking it at the right time and in the right amount has many benefits for the body. 15 health-preserving functions of coffee from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine 1. Pain relief Coffee can alleviate pain, such as ...
After rising to the pinnacle of power under Emperor Qianlong, the notoriously corrupt official Heshen ultimately faced his inevitable reckoning. There were some lower-ranking officials who dared to challenge him directly, but their attempts bore no fruit while the emperor still lived. For example, in the 51st year of Qianlong’s reign, an imperial censor named ...
The tale of Heshen, remembered for being one of the richest men in history as well as one of the most corrupt Chinese officials to ever live, is well-known in every Chinese household. During the reign of Emperor Qianlong, herose to the pinnacle of power, second only to the emperor himself, holding positions such as ...
Peking Opera performer Ma Lianliang and his family lived in a courtyard opposite the National Cultural Palace in Xicheng on Fuxingmen Street. It was often said that he was a filial son. He bought this luxurious house after he became famous to fulfil his father’s wish. When Ma Lianliang was a child, his family lived ...
The Chinese classic Roots of Wisdom states: “In life, taking a step back is a mark of greatness; showing leniency is a blessing.” This means showing kindness to others opens up a world of possibilities, and a broad mind leads to a clear sky. In life, yielding a step means leaving room for yourself to ...
In the annals of history, tales of wisdom and justice often stand out, not just for their moral lessons but for their testament to the human capacity for discernment and fairness. One such story revolves around Zhang Zhidong, a high-ranking Qing Dynasty official known for his unorthodox methods of understanding the pulse of the people ...
The Uyghur people who live in Xinjiang are at a critical point as they try to deal with the problems that Han Chinese rule has caused. This is still going on, and few people know about it. This article talks about how Uyghur cultural identity is being erased on a large scale. It does this ...
The Chinese New Year will fall on February 10, 2024. It’s a time for family, festivities, removing the old and bad, and inviting New Year’s blessings. Remember, the Chinese New Year celebration, or the Spring Festival, is not a single-day event, but a period celebrated for 16 days. The festivities last from Chinese New Year’s ...
During the Ming Dynasty, there was a scholar named Wu Zitian. His mother passed away early, and his father remarried. His stepmother favored her own son over him, treating him poorly. Over time, he harbored feelings of resentment in his heart. Later, he married, and his stepmother also treated his wife poorly. Feeling discontent, he ...
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