A cost-of-living crisis, the ongoing impact of COVID-19, climate change, and numerous global conflicts and refugee crises test our “moral circles.” When it feels like so many people are doing it tough, how do we decide where to direct our compassion? In a world that seems increasingly fractured, we wanted to find out if people ...
To receive help from the heavens, one must first be a good person with integrity. Your deeds shape your fortune. As the saying goes: “You reap what you sow.” Planting seeds of kindness ensures a harvest of goodness. The scholar’s integrity There’s a story from the Ming Dynasty about Peng Jiao, a scholar on his ...
Backdoor deals can often be effective in trivial matters, such as acquiring scarce goods in the market or facilitating a job transfer. However, when it comes to significant issues of destiny, such as fame and fortune in taking the imperial examination in ancient China, can these under-the-table tactics truly influence what seems predestined? The following ...
During the reign of Emperor Wen of Han, Deng Tong was a highly favored courtier due to his high character. The Emperor was especially fond of Deng, who often accompanied him in his carriage and was even permitted to share the same sleeping quarters with him. At this time, a famous diviner named Xu Fu ...
In traditional Chinese culture, the bond between brothers is highly valued, and it is considered to be one of the most important relationships a person can have. Some people treat their brothers like strangers, refusing to help them when they are in need. However, those who treat their brothers with love and affection will be ...
This is a two-part story; please go here for Part 1 Billionaire Li Ka-shing became the wealthiest man in Hong Kong with guidance from feng shui master Chen Lang. In the early 1990s, the Hong Kong government granted Li Ka-shing a piece of land in an excellent location in central Hong Kong, situated between the ...
This is a two-part story; please go here for Part 2 Li Ka-shing is a legendary businessman who has achieved tremendous success in his life, but he also relied on his deep belief in feng shui to help him make the right decisions. Let’s look at how the richest man in Hong Kong met his ...
It is expected that a man will have a solid character so that he can protect, provide for, and be with his family. But many men do not match up to these roles. Sons in such families do not get an ideal role model to follow. Here are some qualities which help in becoming a ...
During the Ming Dynasty, a scholar sat for the Imperial examination and won the coveted prize of ‘Champion’. This notable scholar was Liu Lishun (1582-1644) from Henan Province. In his earlier career, Liu Lishun procured a place at a rich man’s home to teach young apprentices. The man hired a maid to take care of ...
As the Chinese saying goes: “I hope my son will become a dragon and my daughter will become a phoenix.” Throughout history, the greatest hope of parents is that their children will become talented and blessed. Actually, children’s blessings are all related to their parents. Your every word and deed is the luck and cultivation ...
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