After the disaster-relief ceremony at Wolong Temple in Xi’an made Master Xuyun famous far and wide, devotees from …
Mikel Davis
Mikel Davis
Mikel serves as editor and sometime writer for Nspirement. He loves foreign cultures and foreign places. They have taught him many lessons. He hopes his work can impact others so they have a better life, or at least a better day.
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MysteriesEditor's Pick
The Miraculous Monk Beside Empress Dowager Cixi (Part 1)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn Chinese Buddhist tradition, some figures become legends — monks whose lives blur the line between history and …
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Tea has been treasured in Chinese culture for thousands of years. Beyond its refreshing taste, it is widely …
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Chinese Health TipsFeatured
An Ancient Remedy for Seasonal Coughs: Pears Steamed With Sichuan Pepper
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisAs autumn turns to winter, or whenever the seasons change, a familiar sound echoes through offices, schools, and …
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Chinese Health TipsFeatured
Lily Bulbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Gentle Remedy for Calm and Balance
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisTraditional Chinese culture has long emphasized the idea that “food and medicine share the same origin.” Many ingredients …
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Insights & StoriesEditor's Pick
When Brain Injuries Unlock Hidden Talent: The Strange Science of Acquired Savant Syndrome
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn 1994, orthopedic surgeon Anthony Cicoria was standing in a public phone booth in suburban New York speaking …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Fisherman’s Son: A Dark Tale of Karma and Consequence
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the stories passed down through traditional Chinese culture, actions were never seen as isolated. What a person …
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There’s an old Chinese saying: “A cup of tea each morning keeps the medicine seller away.” For thousands …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Qing Dynasty Painter Who Turned Down Silver to Help Another Artist
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisZheng Xie (1693-1765), better known by his art name Zheng Banqiao, was a celebrated painter and calligrapher of …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Unseen Ledger: Ancient China’s Answer to Fate and Fortune
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the Tang Dynasty, Wang Yan, an official who served the crown prince, once remarked that the events …