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Ancient Chinese Health Wisdom: What the Book of Rites Says About the Body

In classical Chinese thought, virtue produces a physically observable effect on the body The Book of Rites (Liji) is one of ancient China's three canonical ritual texts, alongside the Rites

Using Frustration as a Tool – 3 Ways Frustration Can Help You

Your project didn’t come together as expected, a colleague is getting on your nerves, someone (perhaps you) failed to meet your standards, or you’re grated by a consistent deficiency that
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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
How the Chinese Communist Party Changed Chinese Characters—and What Was Lost
9 Life Rules That Can Save You Decades of Mistakes
The Feast of the Tassels–An Ancient Chinese Story of Forgiveness
King Zhuang of Chu (楚莊王) was one of the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period (春秋五霸, 770-476...
Confucius: A Superior Man Treats People With Benevolence and Respect
The principle of “Benevolence,” as advocated by Confucius, is not only a social and political ideal but...
Fashion: Apply Ancient Wisdom to Dress for Success
Everything has an electromagnetic field, even the prints, and patterns on material and clothing. The...
There was great excitement in the city of Boston when word got out recently that auctioneers based in the North End had a handwritten letter on which the Jewish-German physicist Albert Einstein inked his world-famous E = mc2 equation.
Einstein’s Famous Formula Fetches Big Bucks, but His Spiritual Insight Is Priceless
There was great excitement in the city of Boston when word got out recently that auctioneers based in...
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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...
Ancient Greek philosopher Socrates was determined by a physiognomist to be of bad character based on his appearance, while his students stood by his impeccable nature. The philosopher settled the matter by revealing that he had overcome his vices with self discipline.
Physiognomy: Fact or Fiction? Improving Your Character Can Improve Your Lot in Life
It is often said, "one's appearance reveals one's heart."  Since ancient times people have connected...
Emperor Wen of Han feeds medicine to his aging mother, the Empress Dowager
Stories From the Students’ Rules (2): Honoring Parents Through Good Character
The “Standards for Being a Good Student and Child” (Di Zi Gui, 弟子規) is a traditional Chinese textbook...
The Commoner Who Became a Legendary Chinese Emperor
Welcome to Tea with Erping.Have you heard of Qin Shi Huang, the emperor who united China? How about Kublai...
The Miraculous Healing Effects of Good Music
During World War II, the U.S. Army field hospitals were filled with wounded soldiers. In hot weather,...