The framing of Monk Jingman In ancient China, under the reign of Queen Wu Zetian during the Tang Dynasty (A.D. 624-715), there lived a monk named Jingman who resided in Luquan Temple, Heng County. Monk Jingman was very upright, strictly followed the precepts of Buddhism, and conducted himself well. However, other monks in the temple ...
There have been enough disputes on the sensitive topic of people loving their own children more than other kids. A number of psychologists and educators have cautioned against this type of family love, saying it paves the way for the growth of favoritism and selfishness in the social fabric. University of London’s senior lecturer in ...
By Alexander What are traditional values? When I was growing up in the 1980s, they existed in the form of respecting your elders, especially your mother and father. You would love and respect them, feel safe and secure with them, and look up to them for the advice you needed in everyday life. You would also ...
Traditional values are regarded as the foundational pillars of a family and of society at large. These values are all-inclusive, covering our past, present, and future. It sets reminders from history, which defines the past, helps in shaping our present, and most importantly plays a crucial role in developing who we will become tomorrow. Our ...
One way or another, at some time or another and at the worst possible time, adversity will show up at your door. Depending on the way you handle it, whether it is physical, spiritual, or emotional, adversity can be your friend or foe. Facing adversity can make you or break you. “If a man is ...
Ah, Christmas. It’s a time of joy and cheer, lights and festivities, family and friends. It is, as they say, the most wonderful time of the year. I grew up loving Christmas. My mom always went to great lengths to make the holiday season fun for us kids. Of course, it always seemed like Christmas ...
Over the past few decades, traditional values have come under the attack of modernism. These values have been mocked as being outdated and in conflict with progress and human development. However, there has been a growing resurgence of traditionalism in recent times, with many people realizing that giving up on such values has been damaging ...
Over the past few decades, dramatic changes have taken place in China’s moral fabric. Two studies looked at how the current Chinese youth are influenced by modern and traditional values. Moral values The first study researched whether psychological traditionality and modernity are associated with moral principles. Psychological traditionality is associated with a set of values ...
Music is said to make invisible realms visible. Humanity, even with the most advanced scientific equipment, still cannot perceive the order of life and the cosmos. Maybe a musical instrument would take us to a more complete understanding of life than a microscope ever could. Music can play a very dramatic role in shaping your ...