Mikel Davis

Lu Shi Ke’s Rejecting Lustful Desires Led to Blessings

March 21, 2023 Mikel Davis

Pavilion in a park in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.

For Ming Dynasty scholar Lu Shi Ke, rejecting lustful desires literally turned out to be a matter of life and death. (Image: Yongnian Gui via Dreamstime)

In Ancient China, Virtuous Doctors Received Heaven’s Blessings

March 9, 2023 Mikel Davis

In Beijing's Ditan Park, a sculpture of Sun Simiao, the Tang Dynasty medical scientist who was later known as the king of medicine.

Throughout history, there have been many doctors with exceptional medical skills and kind hearts who have exemplified the notion that 'medicine is a practice of benevolence.' (Image: Zjm7100 via Dreamstime)

The True Story of Zheng Pingru, Protagonist of the Movie ‘Lust, Caution’ – Part 2

March 15, 2023March 3, 2023 Mikel Davis

Chinese socialite and spy Zheng Pingru posing for a photo.

This is the story of Zheng Pingru, who fought for her country, sacrificing everything in the name of loyalty and love. (Image: via Public Domain)

The True Story of Zheng Pingru, Protagonist of the Movie ‘Lust, Caution’ – Part 1

March 15, 2023March 2, 2023 Mikel Davis

Zheng Pingru, a young socialite who worked as a spy in Shanghai during the Second Sino-Japanese war.

The true story of Zheng Pingru, a young Chinese socialite and spy in Shanghai in the 1930s, served as inspiration for Ang Lee's 2007 movie, 'Lust, Caution.' (Image: via Public Domain)

Amazing Social Media Project: ‘Painting for Dinner – Add an Extra Pair of Chopsticks’

February 24, 2023 Mikel Davis

A bowl and a pair of chopsticks on the posters of Wong Sir’s 'Painting for Dinner — Add an Extra Pair of Chopsticks' project posted on Instagram in December 2022. (Image: via Wong Sir)

A Scholar Who Failed the Imperial Exam Became the Emperor’s Teacher

February 23, 2023 Mikel Davis

Chinese landscape painting with a pavilion on a lake next to a bridge.

A scholar who failed the Imperial Exam recieved an unexpected offer to become a teacher to a rich master's young son. (Image: Nicholashan via Dreamstime)

Passing on Good Habits to Children Is More Valuable Than Leaving Them Material Wealth

February 16, 2023 Mikel Davis

Young married couple with their toddler.

Instead of material wealth, it is better for parents to leave their children a wealth of knowledge, skills, values, and experiences that will help them succeed and thrive. (Image: Raycan via Dreamstime)

Birds Seek Justice: The Spiritual Bond Between Humans and Animals

February 14, 2023 Mikel Davis

Small yellow songbird having a rest on a twig during early summer in soft warm light.

The spiritual bond between humans and animals is very real, and has been recognized across cultures and throughout history. (Image: JetstreamRider via Dreamstime)

Monk Ming Dian Calmed a Stormy Sea by Throwing a Handful of Soil Into It

February 11, 2023 Mikel Davis

Instructed by a Taoist, Yao Yingfeng could foretell people's death dates from their traumas. (Image: Evgeniy Fesenko via Dreamstime)

Confucius and the Mandate of Heaven: Respecting Divine Beings and Spirits

February 9, 2023 Mikel Davis

Statue of Confucius outdoors among trees.

In ancient times, members of the Confucian school respected divine beings and spirits, and tried to understand and fulfill the mandate of Heaven. (Image: Russell Savage via Dreamstime)

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