In 1167, during the reign of Emperor Xiaozong of the Southern Song Dynasty, a story from Fengcheng, Jiangxi, …
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The Fisherman’s Son: A Dark Tale of Karma and Consequence
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the stories passed down through traditional Chinese culture, actions were never seen as isolated. What a person …
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The Deadly Cost of a Vow Spoken to Protect a Dishonest Gain
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the Qing Dynasty, an official named Liao Yiqing once recounted a true story that circulated near his …
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He Gave Up His Marriage — Then Heaven Gave It Back
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the Qing Dynasty, a poor scholar surnamed Ding lived in Tianjin. His family circumstances were modest, and …
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Now in the twilight of her years, Grandma is 76 — a traditional woman of quiet strength, gentle, …
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We often hear sayings like “you reap what you sow” and “hard work brings good results.” Yet life …
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The Martial Maid Who Repaid a Debt of Gratitude With Silence and Steel
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the Qing Dynasty, a man surnamed Nie from Henan was wrongly accused of murder. After being tortured …
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An ancient Chinese saying goes: “The Way of Heaven has no favorites; it always aligns with the virtuous.” …
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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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When Silver Turned to Water: Mysterious Tales of Treasure, Greed, and Karmic Justice
by Emma Luby Emma LuTwo tales from the Ming Dynasty suggest that hidden silver may vanish not through theft or decay — …