Mujianlian (Maudgalyayana) was one of Buddha Shakyamuni’s 10 great disciples. He was known as the disciple with the …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
The Legend of Guanyin in Huangzhou: A Tale of Compassion in Crisis
by Emma Luby Emma LuLong ago, the region of Huangzhou endured years of devastating famine. Just as relief seemed within reach, a …
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Unlocking Mutual Respect: Timeless Traditional Wisdom to Heal Discord in Marriage
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrWhen relationships become troubled or cold, it’s easy to assume that love has vanished or faded away. However, …
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The Quiet Power of Virtue: 4 Ways to Accumulate Hidden Blessings
by Emma Luby Emma LuTraditional Chinese wisdom says: “One’s fate is determined first by destiny, then by luck, followed by feng shui, …
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At the base of Phoenix Mountain in Fenghuang County, a young scholar named Shanmin lived. Having lost his …
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Can Fate Be Changed? 3 Fortune-Telling Stories Reveal Surprising Answers
by Max Luby Max LuOne afternoon, after a casual meal at home, I sat chatting in the courtyard with an elderly neighbor. …
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National Master Zhangjia and a Lesson on Careful Speech
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisZhangjia Ruobiduojie, also known as Zhangjia III, was appointed by Emperor Qianlong Hongli as the National Master, an …
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Many of our greatest enemies were once our closest friends. The people we should be most cautious of …
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Yan Wenyuan of Zhejiang was a grand academician during the Ming Dynasty who resided in the capital. Many …
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The Wise and Virtuous Consort: How Ban Jieyu Remained Steadfast Through Fortune and Adversity
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrBan Jieyu (48 B.C.-A.D. 2) was born into a distinguished family in Loufan (present-day Shuocheng, Shanxi). Her father, …