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 …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Diao Chan: The Woman of Beauty, Loyalty, and Filial Devotion
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDiao Chan, celebrated as one of ancient China’s Four Great Beauties, has long been remembered for her breathtaking …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
How Endurance, Humility, and Kindness Can Open Up Your Life
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisWhen you learn to take a step back, life often opens up in unexpected ways. Through the virtues …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Destiny Hidden in the Bones: How a Beggar’s Good Deed Changed His Fate
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn Qing Dynasty China, the city of Zhangzhou in Fujian Province was home to a high-ranking military general …