business, fan li, good fortune, honesty, integrity, loyalty, virtue, wealth

Fan Li’s Secret to Attaining Wealth in Business in Ancient China

When Goujian, the ruler of the state of Yue in ancient China, found himself trapped on Mount Kuaiji by King Fuchai of Wu, he received valuable counsel from his advisor Fan Li. Fan Li advised Goujian on how to navigate this dire situation and emphasized that in times of crisis, one must prioritize preserving one’s ...

Tatiana Denning

A mountain in China.

Etiquette of the Chinese Lion Dance

The Chinese lion dance plays a vital role in Chinese culture. This dance is often featured during grand business openings, cultural and religious celebrations, and New Year’s. Therefore, it’s fulfilling to encounter a lion costume during events featuring beautiful dancers moving to a lively rhythm.  In addition, you could view the Chinese lion dance as ...

Viena Abdon

A Chinese lion dance costume.

What Is the Greatest Wealth Children Can Inherit From Their Parents?

Life is unpredictable. So what good is accumulating vast wealth and possessions since no one can take them away upon leaving this world? Taking this wise and worldly principle to heart will enable parents to consider: “What is the most important and long-lasting wealth you can impart to your children?”  Traditionally, there has been a ...

Emma Lu

Children playing.

A Beautiful Phenomenon: The Magnificent Rainbow

In meteorology, the rainbow is an optical phenomenon of light bending as it passes through water droplets. It is a natural and beautiful occurrence whereby white light is split into different colors. To have the privilege of seeing it occur in the afternoon after the rain has cleared is truly a magnificent sight. In Chinese ...

Tatiana Denning

A rainbow over some mountains.

Good Deeds Bring Good Karma

In today’s modern world, people may have a hard time believing in what they cannot see or accepting what they cannot fully understand. Therefore, people may think that what they do in this lifetime has no bearing on their future. But the ancients knew that, while we may not fully understand our karmic ties, good ...

Tatiana Denning

An Indian palace.

Good Deeds Lead to Good Fortune

Good fortune comes from doing good deeds. Han Shusan was born into a poor family in Huating County in the Province of Jiangsu. Although the clothing shop run by his father, Han Weng, was not as prosperous as the more prominent businesses in the county, he was nevertheless enthusiastic when helping others. Wang Daoding, a famous writer during ...

Max Lu

Chinese village with ancient architecture and houses built up the side of a steep hill.

The 3 Principles of Inner Feng Shui Success

When people speak of feng shui, the first thing that comes to mind is their usefulness as a collection of decorating principles to create a harmonious living environment. But inner feng shui has more profound content and deeper inner meaning. The Tao Te Ching by Laozi speaks of the goodness of water, living in a good place, ...

Michael Segarty

A set of windchimes made from Chinese bells and coins tied with red tassels.

7 Ways to Fill Your Life With Good Fortune

One of the most widely seen Chinese characters in China is 福 fú, the character for good fortune or luck. You see it painted as decorations everywhere — on wind chimes, paintings, lanterns, pots, and posters. A look at its origin gives a feel for the complexity and longevity of symbols in Chinese culture. It also represents the ...

Raven Montmorency

Walking is an easy exercise for healthy intestines

Feng Shui at Home for Good Fortune

People are always searching for ways to enhance their chances of increasing wealth. Following proper feng shui can play a big role in this. Wealth means that you can enjoy a rich and abundant life, with the resources to help you over the inevitable bumps that come up for everyone. How can you bring fortune into ...

Emma Lu

Optimum bed and bedroom feng shui.

Are You Responsible for Your Own Good or Bad Fortune?

Is a person responsible for his or her own good or bad fortune? There are two contrasting examples found in Chinese folklore that act as examples of this. One man found a small fortune in silver, but he did not keep it. The outcome was that he was rewarded even after he refused a reward. ...

David Jirard

Sunrise over the mountains.