Destiny and Moral Character: Insights From Ancient Chinese Wisdom

Backdoor deals can often be effective in trivial matters, such as acquiring scarce goods in the market or facilitating a job transfer. However, when it comes to significant issues of destiny, such as fame and fortune in taking the imperial examination in ancient China, can these under-the-table tactics truly influence what seems predestined? The following ...

Mikel Davis

Wooden path winding through an autumn landscape.

People Who Have These 5 Characteristics Can Expect Longevity

In real life, some people have a good physical state. People with a good physical state and who will live long lives exhibit certain traits. These traits can reflect that the body is healthy, so they can be considered longevity characteristics. You must develop good exercise, diet, and sleep habits to maintain good health and ...

Emma Lu

Older smiling African American couple at home.

A Mesmerizing Image and Character Formation in Taiwan

On December 9, 2023, the  Liberty Square of the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in the heart of Taiwan’s bustling capital, Taipei, was transformed into a living canvas of beauty and spirituality. 5,200 Falun Dafa practitioners gathered there for their annual image and character formation event.  The significance of the image and character formation The ...

Billy Shyu

The image and character formtion in Taipei in 2023.

Shaping Destiny Through Character: The Ultimate Ticket to Wealth

During the reign of Emperor Wen of Han, Deng Tong was a highly favored courtier due to his high character. The Emperor was especially fond of Deng, who often accompanied him in his carriage and was even permitted to share the same sleeping quarters with him. At this time, a famous diviner named Xu Fu ...

Mikel Davis

Potted plant with a sign stuck in it that reads 'ticket to wealth.'

The Clever Use of Chinese Characters in History

Traditional Chinese is made up of characters that are like building blocks. However, a simple inversion of these characters can drastically change their meanings and implications, which can be crucial in some special situations. Turning the tide in battle by changing the Chinese characters Zeng Guofan, a famous general in the Qing Dynasty (1636-1912), led ...

Mikel Davis

Chinese characters written by different calligraphers on pieces of bamboo.

Chess and Character: How the Game Reveals One’s True Nature

Character is the foundation upon which we stand in the world. Those of poor character often resort to opportunistic shortcuts and lack sincerity. Let’s delve into some stories of how ancient people discerned character through the game of chess. Wang Anshi: Chess and character Wang Anshi, a renowned official from the Northern Song Dynasty, was ...

Max Lu

Close up shot of the pieces sitting on a chess board.

How to Read a Person’s Character in Their 50s, 60s, and 70s

There are billions of people in the world, and the character and appearance of each person are different. There is a saying that goes: “The face is the index of the heart and the heart dictates what one expresses,” meaning, whatever a person’s character may be, it is reflected in their appearance and vice versa.  When ...

Tatiana Denning

A group of older adults laughing and talking together.

Different Types of Clouds and Their Characteristics

You may see a cloud every time you gaze up into the sky. Generally, when water condenses in the atmosphere, clouds will form. A cloud is comprised of many tiny water droplets and other elements floating in the air. And as they get dense and saturated with these droplets, they spill forth rain onto the ...

Viena Abdon

Cirrostratus clouds.

Giving the Gift of Character to Children

The most important subjects children can learn aren’t graded. Those lessons are in strong character and moral values, yet we seldom receive instruction. Here are some of the best gifts to help introduce those great lessons and build character in your children. Developing companionship For children, the warmest love comes from the companionship of parents. ...

Raven Montmorency

housewife