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 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 LubyMax 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 DavisIn classical Chinese literature, the phrase “Where the heart is at ease, there lies my homeland” from the …
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Tolerance, patience, generosity, and kindness are easily spoken of, but they are challenging to embody, especially in today’s …
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In 964, Emperor Taizu of Song quelled the Southern Tang and was poised to continue his conquest by …
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Medical acupuncture seems to be the unnoticed sibling of modern medicine. Despite modern misconceptions that view traditional Chinese …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
The Tale of Wang Gongchen: The Honest Scholar of the Song Dynasty
by Max LubyMax LuIn the annals of history, countless examples of individuals have risen from humble beginnings to achieve great things. …
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Initially serving under Emperor Chai Shizong of the Later Zhou Dynasty, Zhao Kuangyin (known as Emperor Taizu of …