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CHINESE CULTURE

How Confucian Philosophy Helped Influence Early America’s Democracy and Ideals

By Li Qingcheng, Vision Times One unexpected topic that emerged during the high-profile visit of U.S. President Donald Trump to China and his summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi

Changsha: City of Poets, Scholars, and Ancient Kilns

Changsha sits at the confluence of mountain and river, with Yuelu Mountain rising to its west and the Xiang River curling through its center. For more than 2,500 years, poets,
‘It Was Perfect’: Shen Yun’s Stamford Finale Earns Glowing Reviews From Theatergoers
Practitioners Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day With Major Parade in Tokyo
Batam Island Celebrates World Falun Dafa Day With International Gathering
‘Absolutely Gorgeous’: Shen Yun Brings Beauty, Tradition, and Hope to Stamford
Unravelling the Mystery of Traditional Chinese Herbs: Lily bulb (百合 Bai He)
Ancient Chinese Health Wisdom: What the Book of Rites Says About the Body
The Divine Governing Philosophy of Ancient Chinese Rulers
Believing that Chinese culture was divinely bestowed on the Three Kings and Five Emperors (三皇五帝Sān huáng...
Qu Yuan, the Tragic Patriot Behind the Dragon Boat Festival
Every year, on the fifth day on the fifth lunar month in the traditional Chinese calendar, people celebrate...
Fashion: Apply Ancient Wisdom to Dress for Success
Everything has an electromagnetic field, even the prints, and patterns on material and clothing. The...
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Stories From the Students’ Rules (4): Humility Before Elders
The “Standards for Being a Good Student and Child” (Di Zi Gui, 弟子規) is a traditional Chinese textbook...
Stuck in a Rut? 12 Ways to Turn Your Luck Around
Why do some people seem to have all the luck, while others just can’t ever get ahead? When misfortunes...
Traditions of the Dragon Boat Festival
The Dragon Boat Festival （端午節）is a traditional Chinese holiday that dates back almost 2,000 years. According...
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Benefits of Sitting and Meditation in the Lotus Position
The lotus position is a preferred method of sitting in meditation. Though physically daunting for some...
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Stories From the Students’ Rules (3): Duty as a Sibling
The “Standards for Being a Good Student and Child” (Di Zi Gui, 弟子規) is a traditional Chinese textbook...
Confucius taught his disciple Zi Gong many life principles that led the talented student to become an exceptional businessman.
Confucius’s Business Wisdom
Zi Gong, born in 520 BC, a native of the state of Wei, was one of Confucius’s ten most outstanding disciples...