Xiang Yu and Liu Bang both returned home at the height of worldly success. Xiang Yu seemed determined …
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In the winter of 910, a stretch of road outside a village near present-day Hangzhou was transformed overnight. …
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The Bluebird of Happiness Was Never Far Away: A Journey of Gratitude, Dreams, and Second Chances
The Korean restaurant was bustling with happy diners. Before me sat a steaming bowl of fragrant tofu stew, …
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Born in late 1947, Zhang Shuangqi was a farmer from Luoyang, Henan. Though short in stature, quiet by …
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As we journey through life, our understanding of what truly matters changes gradually. In our younger years, we …
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There are times we may find ourselves envious of other people’s lives — their jobs, their big houses, …
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There is a book circulating in Buddhism called The Record of Guanyin’s Miraculous Responses, which recounts a story …
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Lü Yu and his son packed their belongings, gave thanks, and took their leave, hiring a small boat …
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Many people wonder whether blessings can actually be seen. In traditional Chinese thought, blessings are not measured only …
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A Feng Shui Master’s Story: What 40 Years Taught Me About Destiny and Virtue
I have practiced ancient Chinese feng shui for many years. Now that I have washed my hands of …