cause and effect, death, forensic science, karma

The Unseen Threads of Cause and Effect: Insights from a Forensic Expert

As we navigate the complexities of life, the concept of cause and effect is often a source of deep contemplation. A forensic expert with decades of experience unraveling the mysteries behind life’s final curtain call shares a profound perspective that illuminates the intricate web of causality that binds our actions to their outcomes. Understanding death ...

Max Lu

A sunset over the ocean.

Karma and Consequences: Tales of Moral Retribution in Traditional Chinese Culture

The concept of moral retribution is fundamental in traditional Chinese culture. The saying “People act, Heaven watches” implies that every choice between good and evil shapes your future. Regardless of modern belief, this principle continues to influence actions and events. The Song Dynasty scholar Hong Mai documented various actual events of karmic retribution in his ...

Mikel Davis

Rock painted with the Yin-Yang symbol sits on a beach.

The Enchanting Tale of ‘Miss Monkey’ and the Echoes of Karma

In the lush countryside of Southern Thailand, a tale as old as time whispers the profound truths of karma and the unexpected beauty that can emerge from it. This is the story of a young woman, affectionately known as “Miss Monkey,” whose life narrative offers a poignant reflection on actions and consequences, a theme that ...

Max Lu

Dusty leaf monkey in a National Park in Thailand.

Good Karma Comes to Those Who Help Their Community

The proprietor of the Uttara Khand Indian restaurant Balwant Rathour has infused the community spirit with the delicacies of his own India right into the heart of Bradford, downtown in Ontario, Canada. Rathour, who hailed from Uttara Khand in northern India, came to Canada in 2011 to open a restaurant and preserve the customs of ...

Viena Abdon

Balwant Rathour.

Understanding Ancient Wisdom: Predetermined Wealth in Your Destiny

Ancient wisdom states: “What is destined to come will come, and what is not cannot be forced.” The amount of wealth a person is destined to have is predetermined. Only through earnest effort and the accumulation of virtue can one’s destined wealth increase. Accumulating goodness for wealth Often, personal calculations are insignificant in the face ...

Mikel Davis

Stacks of coins getting progressively higher are lined up with an old-fashioned key.

Feeding Desires, Facing Retribution: Man Loi’s Curse of the Soft-Shelled Turtle

In the quiet corridors of a county hospital in Thailand, the director and chief doctor shared a fascinating yet sobering story about a patient. The tale revolves around Man Loi, whose seemingly routine choices take a peculiar turn, leading to unexpected and tragic consequences. As the hospital director recounted this thought-provoking narrative, it shed light ...

Tatiana Denning

A soft-shelled turtle.

Li Youfu, Master of Supernormal Abilities (Part 3)

In time, Li Youfu’s acupoint technique became as he wished, and he could save people. He went on to learn additional techniques and helped many people. Here are a few such stories. The ability to cure disease One year, a man went hunting in Huairou, Beijing, but accidentally fell from the mountain and became paralyzed. ...

Tatiana Denning

Li Youfu practicing martial arts in the mountains.

The Scientific Evidence of Cause and Effect, Also Known as Karma

Is there proof of the principle of cause and effect, also known as karma? Scientists have discovered an intriguing phenomenon in the field of neurochemistry: When humans harbor benevolent thoughts and think positively, the body secretes neurotransmitters that promote cell health, and immune cells become more active. Thus, maintaining a positive mindset strengthens the immune ...

Hermann Rohr

Stack of stones in the sea with the word 'KARMA' imposed over the water.

Historic Chinese Tales Reveal the Consequences of Good and Evil Deeds

There is a universal belief in Chinese culture — good begets good, and evil begets evil. As stated in The Book of Changes, in the section on the Kun hexagram: “A family that accumulates good deeds will have abundant blessings, while a family that accumulates evil deeds will suffer calamities.” The historical records left by ...

Mikel Davis

Mural of a bronze Buddha with his disciple kneeling in the front to pray.