In Wu’an City, Hebei Province, a widely known tale about greed and a young monk from Wuji Village …
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There was once an old couple who enjoyed a comfortable life. They owned land and a house and …
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The old Chinese saying “One’s blessings in life come from virtue, destiny, feng shui, hidden good deeds, and …
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Dongting East Mountain, or “East Dongting Mountain,” is a peninsula extending into Lake Tai in Suzhou, Wuzhong. This …
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A Tale of Past Life Karma: A Couple’s Journey to Redemption
by Max Luby Max LuIn a rural village in Northeast China, a couple lavished affection on their only son, even depleting their …
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How eating bitter greens led to blessings In Jiangxi, Mr. Shu taught at a private school in Huguang …
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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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During the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang gifted a “golden mallet” to his loyal …
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The Story of Jiukoumen: Retribution for Destroying the Dragon Head
by Max Luby Max LuIn the southern section of the Jiukoumen Great Wall, a middle-aged man sells wine known as “Hero’s Bowl-Smashing …
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Heaven’s Chosen Number One: Divine Intervention in Ancient China’s Imperial Exams
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn ancient China, success in the imperial examinations was often attributed to more than just hard work and …