In the Warring States period, around 400 B.C., Ximen Bao was appointed as the magistrate of Ye County. …
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The Wisdom and Justice of Ancient China: Lessons From Solving Cases
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisAncient Chinese officials often demonstrated remarkable wisdom and integrity when confronted with challenges, whether in the form of …
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In the summer of 2011, Cheng Defu, a 66-year-old man from Dianjiang County, Chongqing, had an extraordinary experience. …
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The story about goodness begins with an ordinary traffic accident. I was working in property management in a …
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A tragic night for the Zhao family In the village of Zhao in Xinzhou, a family with the …
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Tales of Compassion: Emperor’s Mercy and Commoner’s Charity
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn ancient China, compassion and virtue were held as cornerstones of society. Acts of kindness, whether from those …
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How Karma Comes Full Circle: A Real-Life Example of Retribution
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the 1970s, an event involving karma and retribution occurred in Beijing involving a woman in her 60s …
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Unexpected Rewards Through Kindness: The Story of Yan Weng
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisYan Weng of Yinwenyuan, Zhejiang, was a grand academician during the Ming Dynasty, residing in Fucheng. Once, when …
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Zhao Kuangyin: Song Dynasty’s Emperor Known for Kindness and Wisdom
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisZhao Kuangyin, also known as Emperor Taizu of the Song Dynasty, was a unique and admirable emperor in …
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How 2 Merchants Turned One Penny Into a Thriving Business
by Emma Luby Emma LuIn ancient Suzhou, there was a cloth shop named “One Penny,” whose origin was quite peculiar. Initially, two …