Zhang Jun (1097-1164), courtesy name Deyuan, was one of the Southern Song Dynasty’s best-known officials. He resisted the …
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In a small town in what is now Pudong, Shanghai, there once stood a house facing a bridge …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
Judging People by 4 Aspects: A Traditional Chinese Way of Understanding Life and Fortune
by Mikel DavisIn his famous essay On Horses, Tang Dynasty scholar Han Yu wrote: “Fine horses are common, but those …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
Heaven’s Warnings: The Meaning and Symbolism of Natural Disasters
by Mikel DavisTraditional Chinese thought treated natural disasters as moral signals rather than accidents of nature. Seen as Heaven’s warnings, …
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Zhong Liyi, also known by his courtesy name Zi’a, was a native of Shanyin in the Kuaiji region …
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In Hadong County, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, mention the name Liu Xiaoyan, and you’ll often hear: “Isn’t …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Real-Life Story of Karmic Retribution: How a Man’s Sins Led to Rebirth as an Ox
by Emma LubyEmma LuThere is a saying: “In the next life, become an ox or a horse to repay debts.” Is …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
How Kindness and Virtue Can Boost Your Immunity and Protect Against Illness
Doctors often say: “Of all the ways to stay healthy, mental balance is key.” In other words, it’s …
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Taiwan’s Bizarre Car Accident and Its Connection to a Set of Mysterious Numbers
by Max LubyMax LuOn November 3, 2003, a tragic car accident occurred in Taipei, Taiwan. A high school senior parked his …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Husbands Who Honored Their Vows: Stories of Loyalty From Ancient China
by Mikel DavisLoyalty and commitment have been cherished virtues throughout history, particularly in relationships. In ancient China, tales of individuals …