During the most perilous moment of the Second Sino-Japanese War, a revered Tibetan Buddhist master named Zhang Jia …
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Kindness Repaid: A Hidden Treasure and the Karmic Return of a Good Deed
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the final years of the Qing Dynasty, a humble man named Han Weng lived in Huating County. …
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Have you ever wondered if plants are more than silent witnesses to our lives? What if they respond …
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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 …
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The Timeless Wisdom of Zuo Zongtang: 4 Powerful Life Lessons From a Qing Dynasty Hero
by Emma Luby Emma LuZuo Zongtang, one of the most respected statesmen of late Qing China, was a figure of literary elegance …
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The Karma Behind Failure: A Monk Reveals Why 2 Scholars Never Passed the Imperial Exam
by Emma Luby Emma LuIn Qing Dynasty China, the imperial examination was more than a test — it was the gateway to …
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The 4 Greatest Emperors in Chinese History: Reformers Who Cared for the People
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThroughout thousands of years of Chinese history, certain emperors stood out not only for their political acumen and …
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Zhang Zhidong’s Life Lessons: Wisdom, Restraint, and Reform
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisZhang Zhidong (1837-1909), courtesy name Xiaoda and literary name Xiangtao, was a prominent statesman, military leader, and one …
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National Master Zhangjia and a Lesson on Careful Speech
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisZhangjia Ruobiduojie, also known as Zhangjia III, was appointed by Emperor Qianlong Hongli as the National Master, an …
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A Fearless and Upright Qing Dynasty Official: Qian Feng
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisQian Feng (1740-1795), courtesy name Dongzhu, also known as Yuefu, was a poet, painter, and calligrapher from Kunming, …