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Fu Rong: Wisely Exonerated the Falsely Accused

The ancient Chinese sages were noted for advocating benevolence, righteousness, politeness, wisdom, and integrity. To these ancient sages, wisdom not only denoted knowledge and truth, but also embodied intelligence and common sense. This is the story of Fu Rong, who used his wisdom to exonerate the falsely accused. The Former Qin, also called Fu Qin (A.D. 351-394), ...

Emma Lu

A gavel.

Accumulation of Virtue by Ancestors and the Prosperity of Future Generations

Do we actually inherit rewards for the goodness accumulated by our ancestors? Some religions believe that we do. Is there a tangible connection between the virtuous lives of our ancestors, their sacrifices, and the prosperity bestowed on later generations? Chinese society is very patriarchal, and they will consider the future of their male offspring in ...

Michael Segarty

Precious stones.