In the early 1990s, a true story unfolded, revealing the strange illness that plagued senior official Mr. Zhang. …
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Eastern tales, whether from China or Japan, often share deep wisdom through simple stories. These timeless lessons still …
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Balancing Act: The I Ching’s Ancient Insights Into Virtue, Wisdom, and Strength
by Mikel DavisIn the profound teachings of the “I Ching,” balance in life is emphasized as essential. It suggests that …
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Throughout China’s vast folklore, there are five dreams that have become household tales. These legendary narratives, passed down …
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Heaven’s Wrath: How Ancient Chinese Rulers Responded to Natural Disasters (Part 1)
by Mikel DavisIn the past decade or so, different disasters have been occurring in mainland China one after another, and …
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The Accuracy of Fortune-Telling: How Fate Can Be Altered by Good Deeds
by Mikel DavisIs fortune-telling accurate? This question has sparked different opinions for ages. Why do some fortune-tellers get their predictions …
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During the Tang Dynasty, Wei Xian was appointed the Governor and Inspector of Runzhou and the Chief Censor …
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Modern-day lie detectors were non-existent in ancient China. So what were the techniques used to detect lying during …
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A Chinese official during the Ming Dynasty had to make a wise decision regarding a goose. One day, …
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In ancient times, there were stories of a “scanning mirror” that could see inside the body and heal …