heavens will, natural disasters, retribution, self-punishement

Ethical Emperor Repents for His Sins by Following Heaven’s Will

A self-punishment decree allowed ancient Chinese emperors to reflect upon themselves and confess their faults to the people. This was a form of repentance for their wrongdoings. The legacy left by traditional Chinese culture can be said to be the contributing factor to respecting and following the will of Heaven, pursuing the unity of nature ...

Emma Lu

Aerial view of a few spotted clouds and the shining sun on the horizon.