Pan Liao Quan (812-861) was a revered monk during the Tang Dynasty, whose life was marked by spiritual phenomena from the very beginning. Born in Sha County, Fujian Province, to Pan Dezhang and a mother surnamed Qiu, his early life already hinted at his future monastic significance. The unyielding fist A notable event occurred right ...
Do miracles exist? Our world is governed by logic and science; extraordinary events often spark awe and amazement. However, the idea that miracles can occur defies the law of nature and transcends our human understanding. While gifts do not happen daily, they have long been a source of wonder and inspiration. One such extraordinary story ...
“Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue.” – Confucius This is a story from the compilations in Liezi, an ancient Chinese philosophical text, about how having a heart of sincerity can create miracles. There was an elderly farmer with a heart of sincerity named Shangqiu Kai whose family was impoverished and often suffered from ...
This is a story about devout thought from the compilations in Liezi, an ancient Chinese philosophical text. An elderly farmer was named Shangqiu Kai. His family was impoverished and often suffered from hunger. One day, two men from the wealthy family of Fan Zihua stayed at Shangqiu’s house as guests. In their chat, they said that ...
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 ...
Hua Tuo was a renowned Chinese doctor of the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Unfortunately, there is very little known about this legendary doctor’s background or his early years in the existing records. However, in the annals of history and legend, Hua Tuo’s medical skills are dazzling and brilliant. Any individual who cultivates their character and ...
For thousands of years, spiritual practice and cultivation principles have been part of Chinese culture and civilization. Countless stories of practitioners becoming immortals, becoming enlightened, and attaining supernatural powers have been passed down and recorded in the annals of history. However, the world is full of skeptics and doubters who don’t believe in enlightenment. No ...
Over the course of history, humans have experienced many epidemics and plagues, such as the Plague of Athens in 430 B.C., the Black Death in the 14th century, and the Spanish Flu during World War I. Though they have brought great disaster to society, there have also been many recorded miracles during history’s epidemics. A ...
Miracle one: Some wilted vegetables taught me a valuable lesson One afternoon, I went for a walk with a friend in the suburbs. Suddenly, an old man dressed in tattered clothes approached, carrying a bag of green vegetables in his hand to sell. The vegetables looked poor. Many of the leaves were dehydrated, brown, and ...
During World War II, U.S. General George Patton faced unimaginable challenges and the heroic story of his faith has inspired many. On December 8, 1944, Patton was leading the Third Army in France with a mission to rescue the 101st Airborne Division, which was surrounded by German soldiers. The area was covered in fog, with continuous ...
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