emperor wen of han, moral character, shaping destiny, virtue, wealth

Shaping Destiny Through Character: The Ultimate Ticket to Wealth

During the reign of Emperor Wen of Han, Deng Tong was a highly favored courtier due to his high character. The Emperor was especially fond of Deng, who often accompanied him in his carriage and was even permitted to share the same sleeping quarters with him. At this time, a famous diviner named Xu Fu ...

Mikel Davis

Potted plant with a sign stuck in it that reads 'ticket to wealth.'

Powerful Chinese Story: ‘The Filial Piety of Emperor Wen of Han’

This ancient Chinese story The Filial Piety of Emperor Wen of Han, 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 by Dora ...

Jessica Kneipp

Song Dynasty painting — filial piety.

Will Any ‘Filial Son’ Remain at the Sickbed for the Long Haul?

Many people brought up in the traditional Chinese culture would have heard the expression: “There is a filial son at the sickbed for the long haul.” Do modern people still relate to this principle, or is it another relic from a bygone era? According to many accounts and experiences, it is very common for a person ...

Michael Segarty

'There is a filial son at the sick bed for the long duration.'