The Song Dynasty, a golden age of Chinese history, offers valuable insights into leadership and governance. These stories …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Heaven’s Chosen Number One: Divine Intervention in Ancient China’s Imperial Exams
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn ancient China, success in the imperial examinations was often attributed to more than just hard work and …
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Faithful Husbands Who Refused Concubines in Ancient China
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn ancient Chinese marriage customs, having multiple partners was not just accepted — it was expected, especially if …
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Lessons From a Monk: The Importance of Financial Integrity
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the Song Dynasty, there was a treasure temple in Hangzhou. The temple had a monk named Zhichuan …
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Succession in the Southern Song Dynasty: Zhao Shen’s Path to the Throne
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisEmperor Gaozong of the Southern Song Dynasty faced a significant dilemma early in his reign: deciding who would …
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In ancient China, acts of kindness and compassion were seen as virtuous and were often believed to bring …
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Karma and Consequences: Tales of Moral Retribution in Traditional Chinese Culture
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe concept of moral retribution is fundamental in traditional Chinese culture. The saying “People act, Heaven watches” implies …
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The Unconventional Hero Ji Gong: A Tale of Deception and Salvation
by Max Luby Max LuDuring the Song Dynasty, a story unfolded that would echo through the ages, a tale of cunning, bravery, …
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In the Song Dynasty (960-1279), Ma Mo was the governor of Dengzhou in Shandong Province. He found a …
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Finding Home Within: Su Dongpo’s Philosophy of Inner Peace
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn classical Chinese literature, the phrase “Where the heart is at ease, there lies my homeland” from the …