Traditional Culture

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…

Su Shi: Following Fate with a Positive Attitude (Part 2)

InsightsDecember 6, 20230Comments

Dec. 4, 2023 | By Gu Dao (Minghui.org) There is a Chinese saying: “One’s fate is decided by the divine.” But the young are often anxious to change their fate. As things progress, however, they might wonder why life seems to be out of control. Throughout traditional Chinese culture, people believed in “Respecting the divine, knowing your…

Su Shi: Accepting Fate with a Positive Attitude (Part 1)

InsightsDecember 6, 20230Comments

Dec. 3, 2023 | By Gu Dao (Minghui.org) There is a Chinese saying, “One’s fate is decided by the divine.” But the young are often anxious to change their fate. As things progress, however, they might wonder why life seems to be out of control. Throughout traditional Chinese culture, people believed in “Respecting the divine, knowing your…

Treating Children As Was Done In Traditional Culture

InsightsJanuary 28, 20230Comments

Jan. 5, 2023 | By a Falun Dafa practitioner outside of China (Minghui.org) I had some thoughts after reading the article “Guiding the Younger Generation on the Traditional Path,” published on the Minghui website. The article mentioned that most Chinese people, including practitioners, do not know what traditional culture is. Many practitioners treat their children with modern mentalities…

A Devout Buddhist Emperor from Chinese History

InsightsNovember 22, 20200Comments

Buddhism flourished in China during the Southern Dynasty, mostly because Xiao Yan (464 - 549 AD), Emperor Wu of Liang, was a devout Buddhist. He not only promoted Buddhism nationwide, but also conscientiously practiced Buddhism in his daily life and in his managing of state affairs. After Xiao Yan became the emperor, he achieved great…

The Story of Laozi

InsightsJune 28, 20200Comments

Laozi (or Lao Tzu) is the founder of Daoism and the reputed author of Dao De Jing. Based on available historical records, Laozi's philosophy is closely connected with three ancient books, namely Lian Shan written in the Xia Dynasty, Gui Cang in the Yin Dynasty and the Book of Changes in the Zhou Dynasty. Laozi's surname is Li. His given name is Er,…

Fairy Tale: Compassionate and Immortal Beggar was God from Kunlun Mountain

InsightsSeptember 4, 20160Comments

Many gods descended to the human world to save people since ancient time. When they met some people with predestined relationships, they would save them. Otherwise, they would just wander and stayed wheresoever they pleased. If they met people who had difficulties, sometimes they would help. This is the status of a wandering god or…