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How Kind Words Changed a Wicked Ghost Into a Bodhisattva

Sometimes kind words can change something wicked into something good, as a master sculptor discovered one moon-filled night long ago. In ancient times, there lived a well-known master sculptor in a remote mountain village. Due to his excellent carving skills, a temple in a nearby village invited him to sculpt a Bodhisattva statue. Unfortunately, the ...

Tatiana Denning

A small statue of Bodhisattva Guanyin.

What You Need to Know About Ghosts in Chinese Culture

Every culture has its own unique take on ghosts and the supernatural, right from ancient to modern times. And in this regard, ghosts in Chinese culture are not any different. From ghosts that have smelly hair to ghosts who plan revenge on wrongdoers, the Chinese concept has numerous examples that will certainly interest those who ...

Armin Auctor

Top 7 Haunted Places in China

China’s history is vast and very complex, and ghost stories are no exception. Explore the top seven haunted places in China as you step into 5,000 years of history and the ghastly past of China, from the wiles of eunuchs in Beijing to deserted mansions in Shanghai, and While some of the stories are groundless and ...

Troy Oakes

man in city with sheet over body to look like ghost