On the quiet slopes of Emei Mountain, a place known for its scenic beauty, spiritual significance, and monkeys, an unlikely story of hope and survival occurred. Amid the rugged trails and ancient tranquility, a person burdened with illness and despair found themselves at a crossroads, both literally and metaphorically. Here is their story. A journey ...
In ancient Chinese history, many people emphasized righteousness and filial piety and inspired the people around them to cultivate themselves and practice righteousness. Here are two stories about filial piety that changed people’s destinies. Zhao Zi’s filial piety transformed a group of robbers During the Han Dynasty (202 B.C. – A.D. 8), a man named ...
Ancient wisdom states: “What is destined to come will come, and what is not cannot be forced.” The amount of wealth a person is destined to have is predetermined. Only through earnest effort and the accumulation of virtue can one’s destined wealth increase. Accumulating goodness for wealth Often, personal calculations are insignificant in the face ...
Throughout history, tales have been told to illuminate the deeper truths of our existence, to guide us when we feel lost, and to remind us of the power that lies within. Such is the ancient parable of Defu, whose name symbolizes fortune, but whose life was marked by anything but. Through an unexpected encounter with ...
As discussed in Part 1, Yanzi was a famous statesman, philosopher, and diplomat of Qi during China’s Spring and Autumn Period. He is known for his great wisdom in handling complex and seemingly impossible situations. Providing for those who are suffering A person’s good words and deeds are worthy of praise and encourage others to ...
Yanzi, posthumously known as Ping Zhong, was Qi’s famous statesman, philosopher, and diplomat in the Qin State during China’s Spring and Autumn period. Yanzi successively served as an advisor to three Qi dukes for over 50 years: Duke Ling (581-554 BCE), Duke Zhuang II (553-548 BCE), and Duke Jing (547–490 BCE). He was known for ...
Is it possible for a person to change their destiny? This is an age-old question. A sentence in the ancient Chinese text Three Character Classic mentions: “Dou Yanshan, a model of virtue, taught his five sons well, leaving behind a legacy.” Today, we delve into the transformative story of Dou Yanshan, a man who rewrote his ...
In today’s world, many believe that choosing a life partner boils down to mere chance or random encounters. But is marriage truly the result of a simple twist of fate? Or could there be a predestined arrangement at work? The DNA connection To explore this idea, researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder conducted ...
If one kills a person or steals, karma will require payment either now or in the future. Please read the following story of how retribution is meted out for past crimes. During the Song Dynasty, a villager named Feng Si in Fuzhou in what is now eastern Jiangxi Province, whose family was too poor to ...
Is fortune-telling accurate? This question has sparked different opinions for ages. Why do some fortune-tellers get their predictions right, while others miss the mark? What are the factors that determine the accuracy of fortune-telling? The following tale might just enlighten you. Xue Er’s fortune During the Qing Dynasty, there was a famous face reader in ...
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