The Classic of Filial Piety (Xiaojing) begins with a simple but profound truth: “Among all human conduct, nothing …
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8 Exemplary Mothers of Ancient China: The Pillars of Virtue and Valor (Part 3)
by Mikel DavisThroughout history, the influence of mothers has been an unwavering force in shaping cultures, values, and even 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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Empress Jiang: A Paragon of Virtue and Wisdom in Ancient China
by Mikel DavisIn the annals of Chinese history, the mention of wise and influential empresses invariably brings us to Empress …
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The Chinese proverb of the Four Anchors, also known as the Four Social Bonds (四維 sìwéi), represents the sense …
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Xiao Yixin Demonstrated How to Have a Harmonious Relationship
by Emma LubyEmma LuXiao Yixin, who lived during the Liao Dynasty (A.D. 916-1125), was known for displaying the traditional virtues of a Chinese lady. …
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There is a story about a heavenly maiden descending during the Han Dynasty (202 B.C. to A.D. 220). …
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The legend of Wang Baochuan of the Tang Dynasty has been passed down in China from generation to …