In rural China a few decades ago, belief in karma was deeply rooted. People often spoke of “immediate …
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Diao Chan, celebrated as one of ancient China’s Four Great Beauties, has long been remembered for her breathtaking …
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When 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 DavisIn Qing Dynasty China, the city of Zhangzhou in Fujian Province was home to a high-ranking military general …
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In the village of Honggangchi in Pingyin County, Jinan, lived two men with starkly different reputations. On the …
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Mind & SpiritFeatured
Can Fate Be Changed? 3 Fortune-Telling Stories Reveal Surprising Answers
by Max LubyMax LuOne afternoon, after a casual meal at home, I sat chatting in the courtyard with an elderly neighbor. …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Virtue Rewarded: How One Official’s Integrity Changed His Fate Forever
by Mikel DavisDuring the Qing Dynasty, an elderly man named Qin Yu lived modestly in Yangzhou. Though he received imperial …
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In ancient China, compassion and virtue were held as cornerstones of society. Acts of kindness, whether from those …
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Insights & StoriesFeatured
Chinese Folktale: Why the King of Hell Extended a Scholar’s Life
by Mikel DavisIn the realm of Chinese folklore, life and destiny are often seen as predetermined, with each person departing …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Chinese Filial Piety: The Virtue That Moved Bandits and Emperors
by Mikel DavisIn the annals of Chinese history, few virtues have held as much sway as filial piety. This cornerstone …