Wisdom

Throughout history, imperial physicians — known as Taiyi — were among the most esteemed medical practitioners of their …

The saying “wealth does not last beyond three generations” is a popular proverb in China. It means that …

During the Tang Dynasty, Wei Dan, who had failed the imperial examinations, rode his lame donkey all the …

Middle age is a stage when life has already shown its patterns. One has seen enough of human …

During the period when Confucius and his followers were trapped between the states of Chen and Cai, they …

In the 23rd year of the Daoguang reign (A.D. 1844), Yang Mai arrived at the Ministry of Rites …

In his famous essay On Horses, Tang Dynasty scholar Han Yu wrote: “Fine horses are common, but those …

That evening, after the evening prayers ended, the young monk followed his master back to their quarters. A …

A strange event occurred during the Han Dynasty. In Chang’an, the capital of the Han Dynasty (206 B.C …

In many rural communities, elders often give the same piece of advice when fruit ripens on the trees: …