There’s an old saying in Chinese: “A soft knife kills” — a metaphor for how harsh words, though …
compassion
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Sometimes, life presents us with a crossroads where despair meets hope, and a single act of kindness can …
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RelationshipsFeatured
Sister Cares for 3 Intellectually Disabled Brothers for 25 Years
by Cynthia Rohrby Cynthia RohrHelping handicapped or disabled brothers for one month or one year seems acceptable. However, if it takes over …
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A wealthy and noble family named Zou lived in Changzhou County of Suzhou Prefecture. Their ancestors and elders …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Courage, Compassion, and Conscience: Real Stories of Ancient Chinese Virtue
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThroughout Chinese history, countless officials and ordinary citizens have faced moral dilemmas that tested their character. When lives …
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There are moments in life when emotions cloud our judgment — when hurt and anger blind us to …
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In Hadong County, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, mention the name Liu Xiaoyan, and you’ll often hear: “Isn’t …
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It’s often hard to distinguish genuine kindness from hidden agendas. As the ancients said: “Prosperity tests oneself; adversity …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
Who Does the Buddha Really Bless — an Evil Devotee or a Kind Non-Believer?
by Emma Luby Emma LuIn temples and monasteries, we often see the devout bowing deeply before statues of the Buddha, burning incense …
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Most people believe there will always be more time to say what matters, to reach out, to make …