In 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 …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
Who Does the Buddha Really Bless — an Evil Devotee or a Kind Non-Believer?
by Emma Luby Emma LuIn temples and monasteries, we often see the devout bowing deeply before statues of the Buddha, burning incense …