ancient china, good karma, kangxi period, karmic retribution, stories

Whale Myths From Around the World

Whales are some of the biggest creatures on the planet. Throughout the course of human history, various civilizations have come into contact with these majestic animals, with some believing them to be an overwhelmingly dangerous entity while others have simply seen them as a symbol of might and benevolence. Here are some interesting whale myths ...

Jessica Kneipp

A whale watercolor.

A Wild Fox Repaid a Debt, and Saved a Man’s Life

On a business trip to Tangshan, I met an old man. As we talked, he related a story to me about how a wild fox repaid a debt and saved a man. Before 1976, he was the administrator of a reservoir in Tangshan, and often stayed at the reservoir’s power station. It was easy work, and he spent ...

Emma Lu

Closeup of a fox.

2 Uplifting Stories

There are lessons to be learned from these two uplifting stories. The traveler A traveler saw an old woman standing beside a rain-swollen creek after a heavy downpour. She seemed worried and reluctant to cross. The traveler walked over and kindheartedly asked the woman: “Do you want me to carry you on my back and ...

Armin Auctor