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Why Did Milarepa’s Master Keep Asking Him to Build Stone Houses?

InsightsJanuary 17, 20240Comments

Jan. 5, 2024 | By a Falun Dafa practitioner in China (Minghui.org) Milarepa was known as the founder of the White Sect of Tibetan Buddhism and he had an impressive cultivation experience. Before his master, Marpa, began to teach him, he had Milarepa build and demolish several houses consecutively. The houses were built on steep mountains and made…

Letting Go of Ego and Being Considerate

InsightsJanuary 13, 20240Comments

Jan. 12, 2024 | By Qin Qin, a Falun Dafa practitioner in Shandong Province, China (Minghui.org) I’m 55 years old and live in a village. On February 15, 1999, a neighbour told me her grandmother began practicing Falun Dafa and her illnesses disappeared. I said, “Let’s go and take a look.” When we arrived at her…

Short Stories – Seeking Buddhahood

InsightsJanuary 13, 20240Comments

[PureInsight.org] Gu Guang 1) Getting Outside the Cage Boddhidarma is Shakyamuni's disciple of the 28th generation. It was very difficult for him when he came to China to spread the Shakyamuni's Fa to save people. People didn't believe his Buddha Fa. One day when walking, Boddhidharma heard a caged parrot call out to him: “Ah,…

Falun Dafa’s Principles Help a Young Couple Resolve Conflicts and Guide Their Children

InsightsJanuary 10, 20240Comments

Jan. 7, 2024 | By Minghui reporter Zheng Yuyan in Taipei, Taiwan (Minghui.org) There’s an old saying, “It’s easy to fall in love, but difficult to get along afterwards.” People come from different backgrounds have different opinions and notions, and when they marry they inevitably have conflicts. A young couple from Taiwan handle these challenges by looking…

Man Recovers from Stroke after Reading Zhuan Falun

InsightsJanuary 10, 20240Comments

Jan. 8, 2024 | By a Falun Dafa practitioner in China (Minghui.org) My sister phoned me in November 2023 and said, “I have good news! Our brother can walk!” I replied, “That’s wonderful. It’s a miracle!” My brother had had a stroke and was not able to take care of himself. My sister and I both practice…

Beacons in History: From Emperor Taizong to Emperor Kangxi (Part 2)

InsightsJanuary 10, 20240Comments

Jan. 4, 2024 | By Qin Shan (Minghui.org) (Continued from Part 1) Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty and Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty were two of the greatest figures in Chinese history. Fortunately, their wisdom, vision, and legacy were recorded in two books. Kangxi Zhengyao The second book was Kangxi Zhengyao (Political Essentials from the Reign of Kangxi),…

Beacons in History: From Emperor Taizong to Emperor Kangxi (Part 1)

InsightsJanuary 10, 20240Comments

Jan. 3, 2024 | By Qin Shan (Minghui.org) Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty and Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty were two of the greatest figures in Chinese history. Fortunately, their wisdom, vision, and legacy were recorded in two books. Zhenguan Zhengyao The first book, Zhenguan Zhengyao (Political Essentials from the Reign of Zhenguan), was compiled by…

South Korea: The Health Secret of the Owner of a Historic Home

InsightsJanuary 7, 20240Comments

Dec. 31, 2023 | By a Falun Dafa practitioner in South Korea (Minghui.org) Boeun Woodang Old House, located in Jangan-myeon, Boeun-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea, is the first improved Hanok-style house in South Korea and has over one hundred rooms. Built by the best carpenters of the time, Woodang Old House is surrounded by a hundred-year-old pine forest.…

Martial Arts and Martial Virtue

InsightsDecember 16, 20230Comments

PureInsight March 1, 2022 | Qing Feng [PureInsight.org] Chinese Martial Arts has a long history with many different schools. It is known as one of the four national quintessence's of China and is loved by people of all ethnic groups. Martial Arts was originally used as a means of military training and was closely related to…

Canadian Cinematographer: Purity of Mind Brings Inspiration and Wisdom

InsightsDecember 13, 20230Comments

Dec. 12, 2023 | By a Minghui correspondent in Toronto, Canada (Minghui.org) Evan Ning is a Canadian cinematographer and lighting designer. He has participated in filming many notable Hollywood films, including films produced by Disney, Warner Brothers and Netflix. He also served as the director of photography for many Falun Dafa truth-clarification films. Evan started practicing Falun Dafa in…

Two Stories of Karmic Retribution

InsightsDecember 9, 20230Comments

PureInsight March 16, 2022 | Li, a Falun Dafa Practitioner in Harbin [PureInsight.org] My mother passed away 29 years ago. She told me a true story in my childhood and I still remember it. After CCP came into power in 1949, a poor peasant family sold the only pig they raised to a neighbor, who agreed to make…

Moral Principles: Paying Attention to Relations Between Men and Women

InsightsDecember 9, 20230Comments

Dec. 6, 2023 | By Li Yuqing (Minghui.org) Since ancient times, ethical conduct has been important in keeping order in society. By refraining from indulging one’s inappropriate desires, one avoids danger and receives blessings; to do otherwise may lead to destruction. Below are several examples about how people followed moral principles in ancient times in China, especially…