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A Temple Renovation: Monks’ Simplicity Vs. Craftsmens’ Ornateness

A magistrate once planned to rebuild two neighboring temples within the county. He aimed to educate and enlighten the people. A public notice was issued to inform the people about the temple’s renovation challenge. This notice attracted many bidders. After a thorough screening, two groups were selected: artisans and monks. The county magistrate outlined the ...

Emma Lu

Roof of Shitennoji Temple, Osaka, Japan.

Unhealthy Competition May Be Holding You Back: Why You Should Let Go

Unhealthy competition is characterized by a win-at-all costs mentality, envy, deceit, and disregard for others, among other harmful means. This type of competition is detrimental to the individual and the society. But what are the root causes of unhealthy competition? Which signs can help you avoid these murky competition grounds? And lastly, what are the benefits ...

Nathan Machoka

Men competing with each other.

Competition for Kids: A Complete Pros and Cons Guide

As parents, it’s natural to want to provide the best for your children. And when it comes to the question of whether to introduce competition into your children’s lives, it’s not always clear whether it’s good or bad. Here, we’ll provide a balanced list of the pros and cons of competition for kids to help ...

Hermann Rohr

Two boys playing soccer.