compassion, cultural stories, ethical living, karma, mindfulness, miss monkey, moral lessons, southern thailand, thai folklore, traditional tales, unexpected beauty

The Enchanting Tale of ‘Miss Monkey’ and the Echoes of Karma

In the lush countryside of Southern Thailand, a tale as old as time whispers the profound truths of karma and the unexpected beauty that can emerge from it. This is the story of a young woman, affectionately known as “Miss Monkey,” whose life narrative offers a poignant reflection on actions and consequences, a theme that ...

Max Lu

Dusty leaf monkey in a National Park in Thailand.

Good Karma Comes to Those Who Help Their Community

The proprietor of the Uttara Khand Indian restaurant Balwant Rathour has infused the community spirit with the delicacies of his own India right into the heart of Bradford, downtown in Ontario, Canada. Rathour, who hailed from Uttara Khand in northern India, came to Canada in 2011 to open a restaurant and preserve the customs of ...

Viena Abdon

Balwant Rathour.

Understanding Ancient Wisdom: Predetermined Wealth in Your Destiny

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 ...

Mikel Davis

Stacks of coins getting progressively higher are lined up with an old-fashioned key.

Feeding Desires, Facing Retribution: Man Loi’s Curse of the Soft-Shelled Turtle

In the quiet corridors of a county hospital in Thailand, the director and chief doctor shared a fascinating yet sobering story about a patient. The tale revolves around Man Loi, whose seemingly routine choices take a peculiar turn, leading to unexpected and tragic consequences. As the hospital director recounted this thought-provoking narrative, it shed light ...

Tatiana Denning

A soft-shelled turtle.

Li Youfu, Master of Supernormal Abilities (Part 3)

In time, Li Youfu’s acupoint technique became as he wished, and he could save people. He went on to learn additional techniques and helped many people. Here are a few such stories. The ability to cure disease One year, a man went hunting in Huairou, Beijing, but accidentally fell from the mountain and became paralyzed. ...

Tatiana Denning

Li Youfu practicing martial arts in the mountains.

The Scientific Evidence of Cause and Effect, Also Known as Karma

Is there proof of the principle of cause and effect, also known as karma? Scientists have discovered an intriguing phenomenon in the field of neurochemistry: When humans harbor benevolent thoughts and think positively, the body secretes neurotransmitters that promote cell health, and immune cells become more active. Thus, maintaining a positive mindset strengthens the immune ...

Hermann Rohr

Stack of stones in the sea with the word 'KARMA' imposed over the water.

Historic Chinese Tales Reveal the Consequences of Good and Evil Deeds

There is a universal belief in Chinese culture — good begets good, and evil begets evil. As stated in The Book of Changes, in the section on the Kun hexagram: “A family that accumulates good deeds will have abundant blessings, while a family that accumulates evil deeds will suffer calamities.” The historical records left by ...

Mikel Davis

Mural of a bronze Buddha with his disciple kneeling in the front to pray.

A Stoic Wife Succeeds in Winning Back Her Husband’s Heart

The wife of a government official in Changzhou found herself out of favor with her husband, and the couple was struggling to get along and maintain the harmony they once experienced. She became depressed and heartbroken. One day, a nun from a local temple visited the village. The wife asked the nun for advice on ...

Emma Lu

Close up of child's cupped hands holding a red heart.

The Ripple Effect of Kindness: A Tale of Good Deeds Bringing Good Fortune

Here is a tale about the fortune that comes from doing good deeds. It is said that Heaven wouldn’t allow such a kind person to live less than 100 years. During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, there was a scholar who embarked on a journey to the capital to take the imperial examination. ...

Max Lu

Illustration of an elegant white Japanese crane flying in front of cherry blossom trees.