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Indian Folktales With Moral Lessons (Part IV): On Keeping a Clear Mind

Throughout the generations, storytelling has been one of the most effective and compelling ways to teach children good habits and moral concepts. This rings especially true in India, where traditional

8 Timeless Lessons from Epictetus, the Greek Stoic Philosopher

“Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.”Epictetus Born a slave in
Li Bai: The Star of China’s Golden Age of Poetry
The Orchid Pavilion: A Celebration of Beauty in Poetry, Calligraphy, and Music
Guan Hanqing–The Greatest Chinese Playwright
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Atlantis and the Great Flood – Myths Connected by Reality?
March 15: Beware The Ides of March
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The Legendary Leprechauns of Ireland
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The True Story Behind Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
It takes a talented storyteller to weave together a fairytale that captivates, mystifies, and uplifts...
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The Seven Steps Verse
Caocao (155 –220), a powerful Chinese warlord, statesman and poet of the Eastern Han Dynasty, had, of...
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Jun Zi: Confucius’ Teachings on Being a Gentleman
Jun Zi (君子), an ancient Chinese term, describes a virtuous man who is forever striving to perfect his...
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A Story of a Mysterious Man and His Warning of Karmic Retribution
During the Yongzheng (雍正) period (1678–1735), Mr. Su Dounan (苏斗南) met a friend at an inn by the Baigou...
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Little House on the Prairie – Deciphering Fact and Fiction
Little House on the Prairie, the second book in a nine-book series, and the title of a nine-season television...
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Ye Xian – Ancient China’s Cinderella Story
Ye Xian, 葉限, is the story of a young Chinese girl living sometime between China’s Qin and Han Dynasties...
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Unearthing the Mystery of the Arthurian Giant of Glastonbury Abbey
England has always been a host of numerous medieval legends, especially the tale of King Arthur, whose...
Read More Classic Literature – It’s Good and Good For You!
A good book that stands the test of time does so for a reason. Classic literature offers so much more...
Chinese Block Printing – A Dying Art
Woodblock printing has made significant contributions to the dissemination of information, insight, and...