Song Dynasty – Chakra

Lessons Learned from Laozi and His Attendant

InsightsDecember 21, 20240Comments

Dec. 17, 2024 | By Fang Xiao and Yi Yan (Minghui.org) Laozi, an ancient sage in China, is commonly known as the founder of Taoism. His writing Tao Te Ching has inspired countless people across civilisations. But few people knew he was once involved in a lawsuit. To make things more absurd, the plaintiff was his own attendant.…

Why Did Plagues Bypass Certain People?

InsightsNovember 18, 20210Comments

Nov. 8, 2021 | By An Xin (Minghui.org) There have been many plagues throughout human history. A closer look at these plagues shows that they were out of people’s control and just came and went without any explanation. But there were always some who, seemingly miraculously, survived. Here are some examples. Risking One’s Own Life to…

Perspective: From Ancient Times to Modern Day, Religious Persecution Has Invited Dire Consequences

InsightsJuly 26, 20200Comments

History is filled with persecutions of righteous faiths being met with plagues, natural disasters, and other consequences. Below are a few examples. Fate of a Young Emperor The Buddhist book Fuyuan Zhulin from the Tang Dynasty recorded the story of Zhao Wenchang, a high-ranking official in the Sui Dynasty, who suddenly died in 591…

Two Stories of Virtue from Chinese History

InsightsMay 12, 20170Comments

Chinese culture has a long history of valuing virtuous behavior, and there are many stories and legends which illustrate the importance of virtue in people's lives. Below are two such stories. An Incorruptible Official Zhen Bin, a talented and virtuous man, lived in the Southern Qi dynasty. He pawned some ramie cloth for money…