Throughout history, imperial physicians — known as Taiyi — were among the most esteemed medical practitioners of their …
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Why Yielding Was Once Considered a Sign of Strength, Not Weakness
by Emma Luby Emma LuWhat does it mean to “yield”? Is it a form of weakness, or a deliberate choice rooted in …
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Sun Shu’ao (630-593 B.C.), a statesman from China’s Spring and Autumn period, is remembered less for grand monuments …
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Ethical strength often appears in everyday moments — when ordinary people must choose between comfort and principle, anger …
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Mozi’s Wisdom and Courage: The Philosopher Who Stopped a War
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisMore than two thousand years ago, a single man’s conviction prevented a devastating war. His name was Mozi …
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Insights & StoriesFeatured
When Animals Remember Past Lives: Stories of Karmic Ties Between Humans and Beasts
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty, a censor named Hu Muting once told Ji Yun, a …
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RelationshipsLifestyle
The Eternal Love of ‘The Peacock Flies Southeast’
by David Jirardby David JirardThe peacock flies southeast, pausing every five miles. At thirteen, she wove fine silk; at fourteen, she learned …
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Many people lament that “good deeds go unrewarded.” Yet the principle remains true: Good is ultimately rewarded with …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
How the Power of Righteous Thoughts Brought Divine Justice in Ancient China
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThroughout history, people have believed that those who hold firm to righteousness are watched over by higher powers. …
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Ancient Chinese literature is filled with dream tales that reflect on the meaning of life, power, and illusion. …
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