An ancient saying goes: “A virtuous person is respected by all, blessed by Heaven, accompanied by fortune, shunned …
karmic retribution
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Karma and Consequences: Tales of Moral Retribution in Traditional Chinese Culture
by 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 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 …
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Mind & Spirit
The Consequences of Karma: A Tale of Good Deeds, Sudden Tragedies, and the Mysteries of Fate
by Emma LubyEmma LuLet me share with everyone a peculiar cause-and-effect story that highlights the consequences of karma. It happened in …
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In his book The Record of Marvels and Eccentricities, Chinese scholar Lu Can (1494-1552) collected stories of strange …
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Mind & SpiritFeatured
Karma: A Vegetable Seller Marries Three Sisters in Succession and They Die One After Another
by Mikel DavisIf someone marries three sisters in succession, and all of them die in the same order, a fortune …