ancient china, harmony, moral values, patience, song dynasty, tolerance, traditional virtues, understanding

Embracing Harmony and Tolerance: Wisdom From Ancient China

Tolerance, patience, generosity, and kindness are easily spoken of, but they are challenging to embody, especially in today’s fast-paced world. In interpersonal dealings, the ability to show tolerance is not just admirable, but is also instrumental in resolving conflicts. Stories from ancient China, steeped in traditional culture, offer insightful examples of how these virtues were ...

Mikel Davis

Huashan mountain in China.

3 Doors: The True Meaning of Harmony and Tranquility

Once upon a time, a young prince asked his renowned monk teacher: “What does the future hold for me?” The teacher replied: “You’ll encounter three doors on your journey in life. On each door, you’ll see some words. Then, when you read them, you’ll understand. I’ll be waiting for you after you’ve passed through the ...

Raven Montmorency

Large doors opening to the heavens.

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.

Chinese Feng Shui Guidelines for Best Bed Position

Do you know the feng shui of your bed in relation to your health, your well-being, as well as the quality of your relationships? Here are some Chinese feng shui guidelines for the best bed position. Choosing the right bed Choosing a wooden bed and having a mattress with natural fiber, and cotton or linen ...

Emma Lu

Optimum bed and bedroom feng shui.

The Decisive Factors Affecting Longevity

Good health and longevity have been the subjects of many human studies. Elizabeth Blackburn the 2009 Nobel Prize winner in physiology, concluded that it was a balanced mind that helps us live longer. To be able to live for 100 years, one has to maintain a reasonable diet (25 percent), a balanced mind (50 percent), ...

Michael Segarty

A family at the beach.

A Family’s Harmony Is in the Hands of the Parents

Harmony in the family comes when the father’s emotional intelligence level is high and the mother’s emotional state is good. There is a story about a 10-year-old girl who woke up one morning and threw a tantrum at her mother while saying a lot of hurtful words. Her mother sadly shut herself in her room ...

Armin Auctor

A mother and father holding their daughter up.

Harmony: A Precious Element in Traditional Chinese Culture

In the long history of Chinese civilization, harmony has always been a highly valued virtue. Chinese people have always put an emphasis on harmony. It encompasses the fundamental principles of nature, society, and humanity. It is also a prerequisite for cultivating one’s morality, protecting one’s family, governing one’s nation, and stabilizing the world. Harmony is ...

Armin Auctor

A bird sitting on a branch.