Traditional Chinese accounts contain many stories in which people escaped serious disasters because of their moral conduct. Among …
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In the late Qing Dynasty (1839-1912), there lived an official named Gao Zanshan (courtesy name Xiangting), a native …
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The Complete Biography of Ji Gong blends historical figures, folk legends, supernatural adventures, legal cases, and stories intended …
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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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A Tang Dynasty Tale of Illness, Wrongdoing, and Moral Consequence
by Mikel DavisPeople with power and influence may seem able to control almost anything, but traditional Chinese culture has long …
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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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In 1734, during the 12th year of the Yongzheng Emperor’s reign in the Qing Dynasty, a remarkable story …
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Buddhism teaches that every action carries consequences: those who sow good deeds reap blessings, while those who sow …
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Real-Life Story of Karmic Retribution: How a Man’s Sins Led to Rebirth as an Ox
by Emma LubyEmma LuThere is a saying: “In the next life, become an ox or a horse to repay debts.” Is …
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The Brutal Justice of a Qing Dynasty Official: Gao Zanshan’s Rise and Fall
by Mikel DavisDuring the late Qing Dynasty, a man named Gao Zanshan served as an official. Hailing from Xiangcheng, Henan, …