The choice between forgiveness and punishment is a recurring theme that shapes the course of lives and relationships. While the instinct for retribution is deeply ingrained in our sense of justice, there are compelling narratives that illustrate the transformative power of empathy and understanding. These stories, transcending time and place, offer profound insights into the ...
In a world where every action can ripple through time and touch lives in ways we may never fully comprehend, there lies a tale of kindness, fate, and the belief in cosmic justice. This is the story of Li Zhen Guo, a man of integrity and honesty, who shared with me an extraordinary account of ...
In classical Chinese literature, the phrase “Where the heart is at ease, there lies my homeland” from the poem Calming the Stormy Seas by Su Shi, also known as Su Dongpo, resonates deeply with many. This poem, written for his friend Wang Dingguo’s concubine Rou Nu, encapsulates a universally admired sentiment — achieving inner peace ...
Heaven’s universal law is straightforward, and the following two stories, which occurred in the years of Jiachen and Yiyi and during the reign of Emperor Yongzheng, teach this lesson. Ji Xiaolan once owned an estate south of Cangzhou called Shangheyai — later, he sold it. Ji’s estate had five Water-Clearing Pavilions from which one could ...
The virtue of repaying kindness has been passed down through the ages. Generations upon generations have been educated about the value of this timeless principle. Untold stories have been told of people who engaged in repaying the kindness extended to them. Such is the story of Confucius and his disciples’ acts of kindness being rewarded ...
In a world where success is often measured by material wealth and corporate titles, Du Cong’s story stands out. A Harvard graduate and former Wall Street banker, Du Cong’s life took an unexpected turn, leading him from the heights of financial success to the depths of rural China’s AIDS crisis. Early life and career Du ...
In the quiet village of Hanmutou Gou, nestled in Damao Township, Chaoyang City, Liaoning Province, about 40 households thrived, mostly bearing the surname Li. Among them was Li Cheng, the respected head of a household whose family’s fortunes rose through the transportation of cloth and grains from Inner Mongolia to Chifeng. Their journey from being ...
In a world where wealth often takes center stage, aristocracy is frequently misunderstood. The authentic British aristocratic spirit is neither about extravagance nor about flaunting wealth. Many wealthy individuals from abroad send their children to prestigious British schools, hoping they will emerge as nobles. Yet they are puzzled that even at the esteemed Eton College, ...
Hsian-Rong Tseng, a 53-year-old scholar born in Taiwan‘s Pingtung area, showcases a story of extraordinary determination and resilience. During his high school years in his home soil in Pingtung, Tseng was not an exemplary student academically, but he had a persistent interest in chemistry. His remarkable journey took root when his high school teacher, Chang ...
Many stories abound from ancient times to today of people’s good deeds being rewarded. The story of a villager and the county official During one particular year, Xinxian County suffered a great famine in the Yuzhang area. The people there barely survived. One villager had nothing but the walls of his home and only a ...