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WisdomFeatured
30 Writers on Wutai Mountain Learn the Value of Reverence
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonIn the fall of 1987, some of China’s most celebrated writers gathered in Shanxi for the Yellow River …
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We live in an age that prizes intellect, clarity, and knowing. Yet the story of Jia Luoyue — …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
Heaven’s Warnings: The Meaning and Symbolism of Natural Disasters
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisTraditional Chinese thought treated natural disasters as moral signals rather than accidents of nature. Seen as Heaven’s warnings, …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
Elderly Monk’s Clairvoyance Sees the Light of Awakening Rising in the East
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonNepal, the birthplace of Buddha, has recently undergone a remarkable political upheaval. News broke out of large protests in …
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Once upon a time, there was a man named Wang; he was kind-hearted, eager to help others, and …
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Hong KongFeatured
The Billionaire Who Became a Monk After Giving Up US$3.4 Billion
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisWhen news broke in Hong Kong that wealthy heir Ho Po-Sang had lost the equivalent of US$13 million …
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MysteriesFeatured
The Pagodas That Healed Themselves: Miracles From Ancient Yunnan
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisAncient China is full of stories that blur the line between history and the supernatural. In Yunnan Province, …
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Self ImprovementEditor's Pick
The Quiet Strength of Compassion: How a High Monk Became Immune to Anger
by Emma Luby Emma LuDuring a seemingly ordinary dinner, a revered high monk taught a lesson not through preaching, but through profound …
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HumansEditor's Pick
Forensic Legend With a Mysterious Past Life: The Extraordinary Journey of Henry C. Lee
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisHenry Chang-Yu Lee, known to many as “the Chinese Sherlock Holmes,” is one of the most respected forensic …