People 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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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Miracle of the Rice Shipment at Yongquan Temple
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn 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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Chinese CultureFeatured
Real-Life Story of Karmic Retribution: How a Man’s Sins Led to Rebirth as an Ox
by Emma Luby Emma LuThere is a saying: “In the next life, become an ox or a horse to repay debts.” Is …
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MysteriesFeatured
The Brutal Justice of a Qing Dynasty Official: Gao Zanshan’s Rise and Fall
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the late Qing Dynasty, a man named Gao Zanshan served as an official. Hailing from Xiangcheng, Henan, …
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Mind & SpiritFeatured
A Tale of Past Life Karma: A Couple’s Journey to Redemption
by Max Luby Max LuIn 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 …