TRADITIONS
In China, Giving Thanks Is to Repay Kindness
While in the West we value gratitude as a virtue to keep in the heart, the Chinese hold that gratitude...
Ancient African Secret to Purifying Gold with Glass
With the earliest evidence of currency in pre-colonial West Africa taking the form of gold coins dating...
Unity of Heaven and Mankind: The Wisdom of Traditional Chinese Culture
Traditional Chinese culture was inspired by the divine. The wisdom of Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism,...
2 Native American Legends Remind Us: Be Thankful for Nature’s Gifts
Thanksgiving is an official holiday in seven countries around the world, but there are still other nations...
An Ancient Chinese Story of a Good Deed Rewarded
Repaying a debt of gratitude, or bao en (報恩), is an important concept in traditional Chinese culture,...
Vegetarian Recipes: Five Simple Sides for Your Thanksgiving Feast
These simple, yet sumptuous vegetarian dishes will save you time in the kitchen so you can better enjoy...
Remembering Veterans, Both Living and Lost
No one with a conscience likes war. The killing, the destruction, and the immeasurable suffering are...
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...
Sai Weng and His Horse – A Blessing in Disguise
Traditional Chinese philosophy draws heavily from Daoist thought. In an ancient Daoist book, Huainan...
