Throughout our lives, we may have encountered injustices and hardships that often lead to developing a negative self-centered …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
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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One summer, I joined a group tour to Japan. Our guide, Tanaka, took us to the beach in …
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One day in Qingyuan, a county in central Hebei, a scholar named Ye received a letter meant for …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
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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In his hierarchy of needs theory, Maslow stated that “humans need respect and self-actualization.” Offering respect to others …
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In July 2005, Guo Xiuqin, an elderly woman in her late fifties from Fanzhuang Village, Xuliang Town, Bo’ai …
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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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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Qing Dynasty Official Proposed by Emperor Kangxi
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisZhang Boxing, a renowned official during the Qing Dynasty, hailed from Yi Feng, Henan. He was widely known …
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RelationshipsFeatured
A Heart of Compassion: The Tale of Chen Shangyi and His 42 Adopted Children
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrIn the heart of Gansu Province, China, Chen Shangyi, a humble man making a living by collecting recyclables, …