In a small town in what is now Pudong, Shanghai, there once stood a house facing a bridge …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Deadly Cost of a Vow Spoken to Protect a Dishonest Gain
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the Qing Dynasty, an official named Liao Yiqing once recounted a true story that circulated near his …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Karmic Consequences of Spreading Immoral Content in Ancient China
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThroughout history, the idea of karma has been central to moral teachings. The notion that harmful actions, especially …
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WisdomFeatured
Beware the Illusions of Fortune: Ancient Chinese Wisdom on Premature Celebrations
by Max Luby Max LuLife is indeed full of unexpected twists and delightful surprises. Yet, in the fabric of fortune, ancient Chinese …