The ancients said that good deeds would be met with good returns while evil deeds would be punished. Up until today, there are still people who believe that “you reap what you sow.” The existence of God and Buddhas is real and retribution for doing evil deeds as well as compensation and justice for doing ...
I remember it well, when Jedi Master wisdom was infused into my soul. The year was 1977. After months of anticipation, it was finally here. “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away …” [cue music] I was 9 years old as I read the crawl of those golden-yellow words on the theater ...
The ancient story Silence Is Cultivation comes from Treasured Tales of China Vol. 1 This book is filled with historical stories and legends that foster morality and virtue. The short stories take us back to ancient times in China, and the book sparkles with wisdom. It is translated by Dora Li and edited by Evan Mantyk ...
A high school classmate of mine is a master of karate. However, he has never had the opportunity to use his martial arts skills except in official competitions. I recently asked him if he ever regretted not getting to use his karate. He shared a personal experience that helped me truly understand that the way ...
This ancient Chinese fable “If You Save a Life, Gods Will Save You,” comes from Treasured Tales of China Vol. 1 This book is filled with historical stories and legends that foster morality and virtue. The short stories take us back to ancient times in China and the book sparkles with wisdom. It is translated ...
Throughout history’s development, Eastern and Western cultures have been pretty distinct in their languages and belief systems, but their universal values are amazingly consistent. To illustrate this, two historical events occurred during different periods in the West and the East. Let’s explore the Western and Eastern stories: “Please get into the jar, sir, and try ...
Zhao Zihao made a fortune doing business. For his wife and family to enjoy his success, he bought a piece of land in the suburbs and built a lavish three-story villa. During the construction period, Zhao’s friend advised him to find a feng shui master to survey the property and its environment to make sure ...
It is human nature to love beauty, but what is beauty? Some people who have physical beauty are mean-spirited and miserly, while others who are not beautiful to look at have kind and generous souls and make everyone feel at ease. It is a generous and kind heart that makes you truly beautiful. The old saying ...
One of the universal laws is that change is constant. This thought was expressed by Heraclitus who was a Greek philosopher. But, many of us are afraid to accept this. If you are having a smoothly flowing life where your wishes are being granted, it will be natural for you to be wary of change. ...
During the Qing Dynasty in China, Suzhou was a vast, populous town with various goods and thriving businesses run by hard-working owners and enterprising merchants. At that time, there were many people living in the Huaiqing area who ran businesses, passing them on from father to son for generations. They taught their descendants not just ...
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