In a rural village in Northeast China, a couple lavished affection on their only son, even depleting their …
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TraditionsFeatured
Poor Marriage Reasons: The Complex Bonds of Marriage Seen Through Ancient Chinese Stories
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrThe traditional Chinese fortune-telling system, with its in-depth study of one’s birth hour and date (referred to as …
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Insights & StoriesFeatured
The Price of Deceit: The Nanny’s Karmic Retribution
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisEight years ago, a philanthropist saw a homeless woman on the street and took her home. The philanthropist …
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An ancient saying goes: “A virtuous person is respected by all, blessed by Heaven, accompanied by fortune, shunned …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Karma and Consequences: Tales of Moral Retribution in Traditional Chinese Culture
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe concept of moral retribution is fundamental in traditional Chinese culture. The saying “People act, Heaven watches” implies …
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Many stories abound from ancient times to today of people’s good deeds being rewarded. The story of a …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Historic Chinese Tales Reveal the Consequences of Good and Evil Deeds
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThere is a universal belief in Chinese culture — good begets good, and evil begets evil. As stated …
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Here are two stories that illustrate the idea of “words have consequences,” emphasizing that people should keep their …
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In life, we unconsciously create many karmic debts, including the killing of animals. Since our actions create karma, …
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As the ancient saying goes: “To err is human, to forgive is divine.” It means that recognizing one’s …