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 LubyEmma 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 …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
The Legend of Guanyin in Huangzhou: A Tale of Compassion in Crisis
by Emma LubyEmma LuLong ago, the region of Huangzhou endured years of devastating famine. Just as relief seemed within reach, a …
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In Huainan, a city in China’s Anhui Province, a 70-year-old man has become something of a local legend …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
How Kindness and Virtue Can Boost Your Immunity and Protect Against Illness
Doctors often say: “Of all the ways to stay healthy, mental balance is key.” In other words, it’s …
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In the darkest days of the war, one man stood as a beacon of light. With quiet strength …
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In the past, officials were referred to as “parent officials” because education was not widespread then. Officials managed …
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From birth, the threads of a person’s destiny are delicately woven by divine hands. It is said that …
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A Zen master once had a disciple who constantly complained about life. He found a reason to grumble …