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Ancient Chinese Fable: Compassionately Save a Life and Gods Will Save Yours

This ancient Chinese fable “If You Save a Life, Gods Will Save You,” comes from Treasured Tales of China Vol. 1 This book is filled with historical stories and legends that foster morality and virtue. The short stories take us back to ancient times in China and the book sparkles with wisdom. It is translated ...

December 2, 2021

Jessica Kneipp

Ancient Chinese temple with a Bodhisattva Guanyin sculpture.

Actress Develops a Belief in Buddhism After Playing Bodhisattva Guanyin

Published in the 16th century, the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West may well be the most popular book in all of East Asia. Based on historical events and influenced by Chinese mythology and folktales, it has won the hearts of those who know the story that features Bodhisattva Guanyin. The book’s 100 chapters ...

March 18, 2020

Jessica Kneipp