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The Life and Teachings of Confucius: Searching for the Middle Way to Restore Order to the World
Perhaps the most well-known of the ancient Chinese sages, Confucius dedicated his life to reviving and...
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Indian Folktales With Moral Lessons – Part I: Greed Causes Greater Loss Than Gain
Throughout the ages, parents have grappled with the question of how best to raise well-behaved children...
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Breeze Through Awkward Moments With Emotional Intelligence
We’ve all run into awkward moments where there’s an elephant in the room that nobody wants to talk about...
The Power of Surrender – Attain Your Greatest Aspirations by Giving in
Surrender is a complicated subject. On the one hand, it is perceived as negative — with connotations...
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,...
The Lantern Festival: End of the Chinese New Year
This year, the Chinese lunar new year fell on Jan. 22 — marking day 1 of the 1st lunar month (正月初一) in...
Aesthetics and Virtue in Classical Arts, Part II – Performing Arts
The arts play a significant role in shaping human culture. As explored in part I of this series, the...
Understanding the Traditional Chinese Calendar in the Year of the Rabbit
Have you ever wondered why Chinese holidays — such as the New Year, the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the...
Sustainable Architecture: The Gassho-Zukuri Houses of Japan
Tucked in the mountains of Japan, there are traditional dwellings that could inspire future generations...