In ancient China, it was believed that all earthly phenomena were controlled by deities. Lightning, water, fire, wind — everything had a spiritual embodiment, hence the existence of gods of thunder, lightning, water, fire, and wind. The Thunder God, traditionally depicted with wings, three eyes, a face as red as a monkey, and eagle-like claws, ...
It is often said that a person’s birth date determines the pattern of his destiny based on his past deeds. But if the person starts doing good deeds and accumulates virtue, when the size of the integrity reaches a high enough level, even the destiny pattern of the person will be changed as a result. ...
Being grateful and repaying kindness is a virtue in Chinese culture. As recorded in historical texts, a single act of kindness or consideration toward others can bring great rewards. Kindness to others generates good karma During the Northern and Southern Dynasties period, there lived a man named Yin Keng from Wuwei Guzang (present-day Wuwei, Gansu). ...
Ban Zhao, also known as Hui Ji (48-117 CE), was a renowned Chinese scholar and historian of the Eastern Han Dynasty. In addition, she was a talented teacher and author, a great beauty, and a woman of high moral character. Let us get to know the knowledgeable and virtuous “female saint” — the teacher of ...
Many people pursue a good life based on material success, such as a high income, expensive homes, and luxury cars. However, these things are temporary and may not bring true contentment. So what types of blessings bring long-lasting happiness in life? The principles of karma and virtue Because good and evil will eventually be rewarded, ...
This is a two-part story; please go here for Part 1 Billionaire Li Ka-shing became the wealthiest man in Hong Kong with guidance from feng shui master Chen Lang. In the early 1990s, the Hong Kong government granted Li Ka-shing a piece of land in an excellent location in central Hong Kong, situated between the ...
This is a two-part story; please go here for Part 2 Li Ka-shing is a legendary businessman who has achieved tremendous success in his life, but he also relied on his deep belief in feng shui to help him make the right decisions. Let’s look at how the richest man in Hong Kong met his ...
The ancients valued moral conduct, and this was true across all professions and industries. For example, doctors should uphold medical ethics, merchants should uphold commercial ethics, and officials should uphold bureaucratic ethics. The famous physician Zhang Zhongjing of the Eastern Han Dynasty provided insightful explanations on the subject stating that “medicine is a practice of ...
Karma is a Sanskrit word meaning “action.” It refers to a cycle of cause and effect, which is an essential concept in Eastern religions, including Buddhism. Karma means that your thoughts and actions mold your life steps, spiritual development, and personality. Present you affects future you. In its essence, karma refers to both the actions ...
Stepmothers are often stereotyped, perhaps in part due to the treatment they receive in stories like Cinderella, as being wicked, unreasonable, and cruel. But in ancient China, in the state of Wei during the Zhou Dynasty, there once emerged a kind-hearted stepmother who, with virtues that are unimaginable today, positively influenced her five stepsons who ...
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