Sun Shu’ao (630-593 B.C.), a statesman from China’s Spring and Autumn period, is remembered less for grand monuments …
morality
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When people fight for personal gain, conflict and resentment soon follow. Those grudges grow, weaving countless disputes that …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
Heaven’s Warnings: The Meaning and Symbolism of Natural Disasters
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisTraditional Chinese thought treated natural disasters as moral signals rather than accidents of nature. Seen as Heaven’s warnings, …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
10 Things That Damage Hidden Virtue You Should Never Do
by Emma Luby Emma LuIn Chinese tradition, especially throughout thousands of years, one principle has remained at the heart of moral life: …
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An ancient Chinese saying goes: “The Way of Heaven has no favorites; it always aligns with the virtuous.” …
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ArtsEditor's Pick
The Power of Conscience and Kindness: Reflections on the Film ‘That Which We Pass On’
by Emma Luby Emma LuAfter watching That Which We Pass On, the latest feature film from New Century Films commemorating the July …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Deeper Meaning Behind the Taiji Symbol in Taoist Philosophy
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe familiar black and white Taiji symbol, often seen in martial arts and traditional Chinese culture, is far …
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Peace and ConflictEditor's Pick
What True Courage Really Means — and Why It’s More Than Just Bravery
by Max Luby Max LuSometimes, the bravest thing you can do is say no. And in a world that often rewards obedience, …
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Heaven’s Law governs the inner human heart, and human law regulates the external physical realm. In Xi Qi, a …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Heavenly Eyes Are Watching: How Karma and Justice Unfold in Life
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn your life, every thought and action is recorded as though they are seen through a celestial camera. …