In the mountains of Nara, Japan, stands Hase-dera, an ancient Buddhist temple dedicated to the Eleven-Faced Kannon, the …
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What is most valuable in life? Some believe it is untold wealth; others, striking good looks; still others, …
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Ancestral Virtue: From a Farming Family Came a Governor-General (Part 1)
by Mikel DavisDuring the Jiaqing and Daoguang reigns of the Qing Dynasty, a prominent court minister named Tao Shu emerged …
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A Taiwanese professor who wrote under the pen name Yunhe once viewed the traditional belief in karmic retribution …
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In February 2014, what was meant to be a joyous vacation turned into an overwhelming nightmare for a …
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The Ancient Legend of a Man Who Understood the Birds’ Warning
by Mikel DavisDisasters can arrive with little warning. Sometimes, however, signs of danger appear before catastrophe strikes — and survival …
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In Yushu City, Jilin Province, in 1930s China, a young woman surnamed Ma married into the local Li …
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Heaven Rewards Kindness: How a Ming Dynasty Scholar Saved 2 Lives
by Mikel DavisLuo Lun (courtesy name Yizheng) was a native of Yongfeng in Ji’an during the Ming Dynasty. From an …
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“Heaven has no favorites, yet it always stands with the good.” This ancient saying, often quoted as an …
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Yang Yi, courtesy name Qianzhi, was a native of Huayang in Chengdu. Known for his honesty, kindness, and …