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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,
Ancient Chinese Health Wisdom: What the Book of Rites Says About the Body
Using Frustration as a Tool – 3 Ways Frustration Can Help You
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Confucius’s Warning Against Becoming a ‘Tool-Person’ Still Applies in the Age of Algorithms
Su Shi in Exile: The Meaning of ‘Settling the Wind and Waves’
Mugwort Benefits Explained: How This Traditional Herb Is Used for Health and Healing
How Ignorance and Shamelessness Drive History’s Worst Disasters
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Inspiration From the Bold and Beautiful Blue Jay
With its gleaming coat to match the brightest sunlit sky, the blue jay is one of many captivating birds...
Li Bai: The Star of China’s Golden Age of Poetry
If any verses of ancient Chinese poetry continue to uplift the spirit and impress the intellect of today...
Practical Feng Shui – Energize Your Space and Spirit Through Ancient Principles of Geomancy
Feng shui (風水), translated literally as “wind water,” is the ancient Chinese practice of aligning physical...
Unlocking the Mystery of the Great Pyramids of Giza
History can provide us with many answers, but at the same time it opens up countless questions. As archeologists...
The Omnipotent Owl – Why Are We Drawn to This Ancient Symbol of Wisdom?
Like a great sage, an owl sits stock-still, seeing everything, but saying nothing. When she takes action...
Healing Herbs and Spices of India, Part IV: White Lotus
The lovely white lotus, with its enchanting beauty and fragrance, is universally admired for its pure...
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Sweet Mesquite: Quietly Invasive yet Incredibly Useful
While many of us are familiar with mesquite as a distinct barbeque flavor, or the charcoal that lends...
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Understanding and Overcoming Loneliness – A Common Cause of Depression
Often linked with depression, loneliness is a psychological state that impacts physical health and may...
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Overcoming Artist’s Block Part IV – Create Freely on a Schedule
In the last part of our series on overcoming artist's block, we explored how a few simple activities...