During a seemingly ordinary dinner, a revered high monk taught a lesson not through preaching, but through profound …
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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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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 …
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The certainty of death has fascinated and unsettled humanity for millennia. Across cultures, religions, and philosophies, people have …
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The Legacy of Master Hongyi: A Prodigy in Modern Chinese Art
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrMaster Hongyi, known at birth as Li Shutong and by his monastic name Yan Yin, made indelible contributions …
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Karmic Consequences: Exploring Tales of Destiny, Justice, and Redemption
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the world, the karmic consequences of life all have their causes, without the slightest error, though it …
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In traditional Chinese culture, Buddhism emphasizes predestined relationships among people: between husbands and wives, relatives and friends, and …
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In recent years, there has been a remarkable surge in the popularity of xianxia, a captivating genre within …
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Religion and Science’s Take on the Fabric of Reality
by Viena Abdonby Viena AbdonThere’s a surprising similarity between religions like Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and modern science. They all suggest that the …
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If you’ve ever been to Japan, you’ll find certain places that sell omamori, often near religious or traditional …