In a world that often measures worth by wealth, title, or power, the ancient Chinese understood something deeper. …
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During the reigns of the Yongzheng and Qianlong emperors (1723-1795) in the Qing Dynasty, two renowned physicians emerged …
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At first, the words the man read in the newspaper shocked the World War II survivor. But as …
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Long ago in India, society was sharply divided. Wealth and status were distributed unevenly, and people were ranked …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
Why Yielding Was Once Considered a Sign of Strength, Not Weakness
by Emma Luby Emma LuWhat does it mean to “yield”? Is it a form of weakness, or a deliberate choice rooted in …
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There is a Chinese saying from the Qing Dynasty: “A drop of kindness deserves a spring of gratitude.” …
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WisdomFeatured
30 Writers on Wutai Mountain Learn the Value of Reverence
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonIn the fall of 1987, some of China’s most celebrated writers gathered in Shanxi for the Yellow River …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
11 Timeless Idioms From the Tao Te Ching That Reveal Laozi’s Deepest Wisdom
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisAlthough the Tao Te Ching contains just 5,000 characters, its meaning stretches across heaven and earth. Within its …
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Returning to One’s True Self: The Heart-Centered Philosophy of Kazuo Inamori
Kazuo Inamori was a billionaire industrialist who founded two Fortune 500 companies — and then gave them all …
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How Endurance, Humility, and Kindness Can Open Up Your Life
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisWhen you learn to take a step back, life often opens up in unexpected ways. Through the virtues …