When a young girl tearfully approached Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, she was devastated by the death of …
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Self ImprovementEditor's Pick
The Quiet Strength of Compassion: How a High Monk Became Immune to Anger
by Emma Luby Emma LuDuring a seemingly ordinary dinner, a revered high monk taught a lesson not through preaching, but through profound …
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In uncertain times, many people turn to fortune-tellers in search of hope. In times of success, they seek …
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In a world bursting with noise, chaos, and endless distractions, there exist rare moments — quiet and fleeting …
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We often doubt our own abilities, convince ourselves we can’t change our circumstances, and feel unbearably small. Many …
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Mind & SpiritFeatured
The Power of 15 Yuan: A Story of Unexpected Kindness
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIt was a Sunday afternoon when a friend invited me out for hotpot. Just as we stepped into …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
A Model of Virtue and Honesty: The Story of Zhong Liyi
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisZhong Liyi, also known by his courtesy name Zi’a, was a native of Shanyin in the Kuaiji region …
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In the chaos of China’s late Qing Dynasty, where power shifted like sand and political careers were often …
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In the late Song Dynasty, a young man named Fan Tang from Jianzhou in Fujian Province — and …
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HumansFeatured
Parking Space Dispute Turns Into Lesson in Humanity and Redemption
by Max Luby Max LuI’m someone who is easily moved. Once, while watching the curtain fall on the Kirov Ballet’s Swan Lake, …