ancient china, good karma, kangxi period, karmic retribution, stories
If someone marries three sisters in succession, and all of them die in the same order, a fortune teller may interpret this as a sign that their fate is to be repeatedly married and suffer the consequences of the death of their wives. But could there be a deeper karmic reason behind it? In the ...
This ancient Chinese fable “If You Save a Life, Gods Will Save You,” comes from Treasured Tales of China Vol. 1 This book is filled with historical stories and legends that foster morality and virtue. The short stories take us back to ancient times in China and the book sparkles with wisdom. It is translated ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...