In 1506, during the reign of the Ming Dynasty’s Zhengde Emperor, Wang Yangming appeared to have everything a …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
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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Yang Yi, courtesy name Qianzhi, was a native of Huayang in Chengdu. Known for his honesty, kindness, and …
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Liu Ji (1311-1375), courtesy name Liu Bowen, was a native of Qingtian, Zhejiang Province, China. A military strategist, …
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The story of the case-solving official In imperial China, the role of a county magistrate was vastly different …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Ancient Chinese Diviners Who Predicted Fate With Startling Accuracy
by Mikel DavisThroughout Chinese history, stories have been told of unusual people who seemed able to glimpse the hidden patterns …
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At dusk on a Ming watchtower in 1500, a soldier lit a small fire of dry grass. Down …
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The I Ching (Book of Changes) states: “A family that accumulates good deeds will surely receive blessings.” In …
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There’s an interesting fact that many people might not know: the roofs of the Imperial Palace in the …
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Mind & SpiritFeatured
A Life of Principle: Hong Hao, the Unyielding Official of the Southern Song Dynasty
During the Southern Song Dynasty, a minister named Hong Hao (posthumous name Zhongxuan, 1088-1155), who was praised as …