In 1167, during the reign of Emperor Xiaozong of the Southern Song Dynasty, a story from Fengcheng, Jiangxi, …
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Yuewei Hermitage was the elegant name of the residence of Ji Xiaolan, a famous scholar and official of …
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How Pure Land Buddhism Explains the Tragic Death of a Devout Practitioner
by Mikel DavisIn one exchange preserved between Master Yinguang, the 13th Patriarch of Pure Land Buddhism, and lay practitioner Zhou …
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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 …
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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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During the Qing Dynasty, Luo Yangshan served in the Ministry of Rites as an official responsible for internal …
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In the stories passed down through traditional Chinese culture, actions were never seen as isolated. What a person …
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The Truth Behind ‘Heaven’s Punishment and Earth’s Destruction’
by Max LubyMax LuFew phrases strike as sharply as “Heaven’s punishment and Earth’s destruction.” The phrase, once used to condemn individuals …
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That evening, after the evening prayers ended, the young monk followed his master back to their quarters. A …
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Throughout history, people have stood at the crossroads between reverence and arrogance, faith and disbelief. Though separated by …