In the stories passed down through traditional Chinese culture, actions were never seen as isolated. What a person …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Qing Dynasty Painter Who Turned Down Silver to Help Another Artist
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisZheng Xie (1693-1765), better known by his art name Zheng Banqiao, was a celebrated painter and calligrapher of …
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Mind & Spirit
The Right Ways to Repay Kindness and Honor Those Who Helped You
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisWhen people think about repaying a favor, many instinctively reach for the simplest option: treating someone to a …
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Ethical strength often appears in everyday moments — when ordinary people must choose between comfort and principle, anger …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
The Prophecy, the Mountain, and the Moment Kindness Saved a Life
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonPeople often wonder whether life unfolds according to fate or through our choices. For Gao Xiaosong, this question …
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WisdomFeatured
30 Writers on Wutai Mountain Learn the Value of Reverence
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonIn the fall of 1987, some of China’s most celebrated writers gathered in Shanxi for the Yellow River …
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We often hear sayings like “you reap what you sow” and “hard work brings good results.” Yet life …
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A wise person once said: “If we can let go of the self and consider things from others’ …
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At a retirement dinner for a beloved teacher, the room was filled with laughter, stories, and gratitude from …
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In rural China a few decades ago, belief in karma was deeply rooted. People often spoke of “immediate …