ancient wisdom, chinese culture, fable, illiness, moral story

A Mysterious Illness: Uncovering the Consequences of Past Actions

In the early 1990s, a true story unfolded, revealing the strange illness that plagued senior official Mr. Zhang. His condition remained undiagnosed despite seeking medical help for years, and his health deteriorated. It wasn’t until a renowned spiritual master entered the picture that the truth behind his illness was uncovered. This article explores the fascinating ...

Max Lu

Colored clouds in the sky.

A Fable by Liu Bowen: ‘Rejecting Advice Invites Disaster’

Liu Ji, also known as Liu Bowen, was a military strategist, a renowned prophet of the Ming Dynasty, and a master of fables. His literary masterpiece, Yuli Zi, consists of approximately 180 fables, encompassing profound and intricate ideas that convey deeper inner meanings. If future generations could adopt the principles outlined in the book, Liu ...

Max Lu

Liu Bowen.

3 Pitfalls in Life to Avoid

Life has many pitfalls you must be careful to avoid. Here is a story about three of those common pitfalls. A farmer was on the way to town to sell his donkey and goat. A little bell was tied around the goat’s neck. Three thieves saw the farmer. The first one said: “I will steal ...

Helen London

Illustration of a hand reaching up out of a hole in the ground.

How a Blooming Flower Taught a Young Monk Not to Show Off

Once, there was a homeless youth who went to a temple where he was fortunate enough to be accepted. After he had a bath and shaved his head, the young monk looked quite attractive. The temple master took care of him and taught him basic lessons. He was quite smart and diligent, and soon the master ...

David Clapp

Statues of 3 monks with a flowering plant hanging nearby.