Culture & Community

Historical records from China’s Southern Liang Dynasty tell of an emperor who nearly destroyed a temple after his …

Success rarely comes from talent, luck, or circumstance alone. More often, it is shaped by how you think, …

Throughout Chinese history, stories have been told of unusual people who seemed able to glimpse the hidden patterns …

A Qing-era magistrate steps out of his courtyard in the soft light of early morning. His robe is …

Many people wonder whether blessings can actually be seen. In traditional Chinese thought, blessings are not measured only …

The dock smelled of salt and grilled sardines. A small wooden boat was already tied off, its rope …

People with power and influence may seem able to control almost anything, but traditional Chinese culture has long …

In a small kingdom in northeast China, more than 2,500 years ago, a teacher walked the dusty roads …

In 1167, during the reign of Emperor Xiaozong of the Southern Song Dynasty, a story from Fengcheng, Jiangxi, …

Yuewei Hermitage was the elegant name of the residence of Ji Xiaolan, a famous scholar and official of …