chinese scholar, desire, lu shi ke, lust, ming dynasty, propriety, self-control

Lu Shi Ke’s Rejecting Lustful Desires Led to Blessings

The Ming Dynasty’s Wanli period (1573-1620) was an era marked by political and economic stability, as well as significant cultural achievements. During this time, Zhejiang Province was a prosperous region with a thriving economy, and it was also home to many prominent scholars and intellectuals, such as Lu Shi Ke. As such, it was a ...

Mikel Davis

Pavilion in a park in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.

Right Thinking Leads to the Reunion of Father and Son

The Chinese have a saying: “Lust is the worst of all sins.” Lust can lead to other wrongdoings and those who can restrain themselves are blessed in the end. Here is a story about a father being able to reunite with his lost son as a result of his good deed. Mr. Yuan is separated ...

Helen London

Portrait of a Chinese girl.

Rejecting Lust Results in Building Good Fortune

Rejecting lust was very important to ancient Chinese. There are many sayings from ancient times. One is: “When going about one’s business, one must abide by heavenly principles.” Another is: “To expand one’s field of fortune, one must act according to one’s conscience.” This implies that people must follow heavenly principles in order to accomplish ...

Nspirement Staff