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Chinese CultureFeatured
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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Chinese CultureFeatured
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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Chinese CultureFeatured
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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Chinese CultureFeatured
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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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
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 …
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WisdomFeatured
Embracing Harmony and Tolerance: Wisdom From Ancient China
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisTolerance, patience, generosity, and kindness are easily spoken of, but they are challenging to embody, especially in today’s …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Diplomatic Masterstroke of Emperor Taizu of Song
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn 964, Emperor Taizu of Song quelled the Southern Tang and was poised to continue his conquest by …