In one exchange preserved between Master Yinguang, the 13th Patriarch of Pure Land Buddhism, and lay practitioner Zhou …
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In traditional Chinese culture, a promise was never treated lightly. A person’s word carried moral weight, and an …
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During the Qing Dynasty, Luo Yangshan served in the Ministry of Rites as an official responsible for internal …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Fisherman’s Son: A Dark Tale of Karma and Consequence
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the stories passed down through traditional Chinese culture, actions were never seen as isolated. What a person …
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Buddhism teaches that every action carries consequences: those who sow good deeds reap blessings, while those who sow …
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The Fu River surges from the snowy plateau, cuts a deep ravine between two mountains, and races into …
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An ancient Chinese saying goes: “The Way of Heaven has no favorites; it always aligns with the virtuous.” …
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Self ImprovementEditor's Pick
The Hidden Power of Words: How Cruelty Harms and Kindness Heals
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThere’s an old saying in Chinese: “A soft knife kills” — a metaphor for how harsh words, though …
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WisdomFeatured
The Karma Behind Failure: A Monk Reveals Why 2 Scholars Never Passed the Imperial Exam
by Emma Luby Emma LuIn Qing Dynasty China, the imperial examination was more than a test — it was the gateway to …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Old Monk Who Awakened a Family’s Lost Compassion
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the village of Honggangchi in Pingyin County, Jinan, lived two men with starkly different reputations. On the …