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Remembering the Tragic Events of July 20, 1999, in China

On July 20, 1999, a day of terror for many in China that would change their lives forever. For many, their most basic human rights were taken away, and the right to practice peaceful meditation and gentle exercises and to believe in Heaven and gods was taken away. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) banned the ...

Trisha Haddock

The Tian Guo Marching Band outside the Victorian State Library in Melbourne.

Endurance and Hard Work: Preparing Children for Life’s Obstacles

As parents, it’s our instinct to love and support our children to set them up for a happy, successful life. Yet, an old saying warns that “too much of a good thing is not good.” In your attempts to shield your children from life’s harsh realities, you may unintentionally prevent them from undertaking challenging experiences ...

Haidene Go

Happy brother and sister leap into the air while holding hands outside by a pond.

Heaven Has No Preferences, but Always Rewards Good People for Compassion

As the ancient saying goes: “Heaven has no preferences, but always treats good people with kindness.” Heaven treats all beings equally, but always rewards good people and blesses compassionate ones. The ancients believed in karma, valued righteousness over profit, and helped others in their time of need, which brought them blessings later. Here are a ...

Hermann Rohr

Aerial view of a few spotted clouds and the shining sun on the horizon.

How Acts of Kindness Improve Your Health

Kindness goes beyond uplifting others — it also benefits your health. Research proves that acts of kindness improve emotional well-being and even impact physical health. This article will explore how kindness promotes a healthier and happier life. The connection between kindness and health Practicing kindness has tangible health benefits that positively impact your well-being. Here ...

Viena Abdon

Wooden blocks with letters that spell 'kindness.'

The Ripple Effect of Kindness: A Tale of Good Deeds Bringing Good Fortune

Here is a tale about the fortune that comes from doing good deeds. It is said that Heaven wouldn’t allow such a kind person to live less than 100 years. During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, there was a scholar who embarked on a journey to the capital to take the imperial examination. ...

Max Lu

Illustration of an elegant white Japanese crane flying in front of cherry blossom trees.

A Small Act of Kindness Helped a Boy with Cerebral Palsy Learn to Walk Again

Living with cerebral palsy is an unimaginable hardship that some people have to go through. But find out how this hardware store employee helped a man’s son with cerebral palsy with just a small act of kindness. Jessica Getty and her husband Mark went to a Lowe’s home improvement warehouse in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania, to buy ...

Mike West

William Getty walking with the aid of parallel bars.

20 Powerful Quotes About Kindness to Help You Impact One Life at a Time

Kindness is characterized by acts of generosity, displays of friendliness, and gestures of thoughtfulness. Being kind not only uplifts those around you, but it boosts your own happiness and optimism as well. And as the adage goes, one good turn deserves another. Therefore, your kindness may inspire the same in others. But today, some people ...

Nathan Machoka

Hands holding the world.

The Warmth of Kindness: Two Monks’ Nighttime Conversation

One cold winter’s night, as a crescent moon hung high in the sky with stars twinkling all around, the white of the snow reflected the moonlight. The wind rustled through the trees next to an old temple with two monks. Inside the temple, under the faint candlelight, a young monk lamented to the abbot in ...

Tatiana Denning

AI-generated illustration of a Buddhist temple under the full moon.

Why Franz Kafka Wrote the Travelling Doll Letters

The novelist Franz Kafka’s letters to a young girl showed that although one thing may be gone, something else can come in and fill the void. The letters also showed that although the doll had to go, it was still remembered and loved. Franz Kafka was a German-speaking Bohemian novelist and short-story writer based in Prague, widely regarded ...

Mike West

A Park bench.