In the summer of 2011, Cheng Defu, a 66-year-old man from Dianjiang County, Chongqing, had an extraordinary experience. …
chinese folklore
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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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Mind & SpiritFeatured
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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Chinese CultureFeatured
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 …
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Insights & StoriesFeatured
Chinese Folktale: Why the King of Hell Extended a Scholar’s Life
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the realm of Chinese folklore, life and destiny are often seen as predetermined, with each person departing …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
The Dog in the Dream: A Tale of Karmic Justice and Redemption (Part 2)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisGui Qian, now emboldened by his hidden fortune, quietly acquired fertile farmland in Huiji County through an old …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
The Dog in the Dream: A Tale of Karmic Justice and Redemption (Part 1)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisLife in this world is an enigma. Although “good and evil have their rewards” isn’t just a saying, …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Misunderstood Integrity: A Taoist Priest’s Unwavering Honesty Leads to Karmic Justice
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn a small town of Teng County, an elderly man named Jiang was known for his diligence and …
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MysteriesEditor's Pick
The Leshan Giant Buddha Weeps: A Sign of Major Events to Come
by Max Luby Max LuThe Leshan Giant Buddha is 31 kilometers east of Mount Emei in Leshan City, on the eastern bank …
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Thunderstorms are common natural phenomena. However, sometimes, lightning strikes target certain unjust behaviors in the human world. People …