Six Selections from Ren Jing (Scripture of Forbearance)

18-11-07 ” on his desk, and embroidered the character “tolerance” on the drapes in his home. Emperor Ming of...

The Potter Yu Shun Influenced the Land of Dongyi (Part 2)

18-11-02 has a chapter “Annals of the Five Emperors” in which the author, Sima Qian, evaluated Emperor Shun as...

The Potter Yu Shun Influenced the Land of Dongyi (Part 1)

18-10-25 the area of the present day Zhucheng City, Shandong Province. Emperor Shun was very talented and...

Mencius: One Prospers in Calamities and Perishes in Comfort

18-10-20 Mencius, in the chapter of Gaozi II, Mencius spoke of Emperor Shun, one of the ancient Five Emperors. He...

Doing Good Deeds Earns a Deity's Respect

18-09-14 wasted on the trips. During the Tianshun Era (1457 – 1464 AD), someone suggested that the emperor resume...

Emperor Tang Taizong’s Leniency Based Principles

18-08-28 Emperor Tang Taizong’s Leniency Based Principles 1. Emperor Tang Taizong Emphasized Leniency In...

The Consequences of Jealousy (Part 2)

18-08-24 than he was, or if any official caught the eye of Emperor Xuanzong, Li would make every attempt to...

The Great Learning in Ancient China (Part 2)

18-08-24 same virtue to his emperor, he is a loyal official. Likewise, when a person with brotherly love shows...

The Great Learning in Ancient China (Part 1)

18-08-16 , virtue was the root of a country. Therefore, everyone including the emperor and common folk regarded...

Great Empresses of China – Role Models for Traditional Women (Part 3)

18-08-10 people's suspicion. Emperor Taizong wanted him to be the chancellor, but Empress Zhangsun said, “As your...

Great Empresses of China – Role Models for Traditional Women (Part 3)

18-08-05 married Li Shimin at the age of 13. Thirteen days after Li Shimin inherited the title of emperor, he named...

Great Empresses of China – Role Models for Traditional Women (Part 2)

18-07-29 Eastern Han Dynasty in China. He was highly decorated for stopping invasions into China for Emperor...

Great Empresses of China – Role Models for Traditional Women (Part 1)

18-07-25 the Founding Emperor, Liu Xiu, of the Eastern Han Dynasty (25 – 220 AD). She was a descendant of Guan...

再咏黄山雪霁

18-07-19 Dream Flower Pen, a tree-soft point.Yellow Emperor made dan inside this Taoist sphere.Full of beauty is...

Avoid Eloquent Speakers, Employ the Honest and Dutiful

18-07-10 Avoid Eloquent Speakers, Employ the Honest and Dutiful Emperor Wen, Liu Heng (202 – 157 BC), was...

Yue Fei and Wuhan (Part 3)

18-07-01 Loyalty of Song, Yue Fei, ascended the mountain to hand plant giant pine trees during the reign of Emperor...

Ancients Discuss the Value of Time

18-06-29 : Public Affairs that even a sage like Emperor Da Yu valued every moment of time, and thus an ordinary...

Yue Fei and Wuhan (Part 2)

18-06-26 killed on “unfounded guilt” in 1142 AD. During the rule of Emperor Xiaozong (1127 – 1194 AD, ruling from...

Emperor Han Wendi Stopped Building a Pavilion to Save People's Money

18-06-18 Emperor Han Wendi Stopped Building a Pavilion to Save People's Money The story entitled...

Yue Fei and Wuhan (Part 1)

18-06-17 , the emperor ordered him to come back to serve the country. Thus, Yue Fei “converted his filial piety...

Confucius Learning from The Book of Changes

18-06-05  Confucius continued, “When Yao became the emperor, he still treated others with respect and humility, and...

The Concept of “Being Content with Poverty and Happily Pursuing the Way” (Part 3)

18-05-27 proposed to Emperor Zhezong (1077 – 1100 AD) that a gentleman should pay attention to “cultivating his...

Three Stories of the Virtue of Emperor Taizong

18-05-18 唐太宗 維基百科(公有領域 )Three Stories of the Virtue of Emperor Taizong The following three short stories...

Ancient Parenting Philosophy: Emphasis on Virtue and Moral Behavior (Part 3)

18-05-03  Emperor Tang Taizong Emphasized Education Emperor Tang Taizong (598 – 649 AD) paid great attention...

Ancient Parenting Philosophy: Emphasis on Virtue and Moral Behavior (Part 2)

18-04-25 aspirations and goals, follow the principles of morality and virtue just as Emperor Yao and Shun, learn to...

Three Stories Illustrate How A Sin is Committed With Even One Thought of Lust (Part 1)

18-04-25  First Story During the reign of Emperor Zhengde (1505 – 1521 AD) in the Ming Dynasty, there was...

Emperor Kangxi's Views of Kindness

18-04-25  Emperor Kangxi (1654 – 1722 AD) was serious about minding his thoughts. Below are three of his...

Revive the Divinely Inspired Culture and Appreciate Its Significance (Part 3)  

18-04-16 , "from the emperor to the common people, everyone should treat self-cultivation as the most...

China's First "Monk Emperor": Xiao Yan, Emperor Wu of the Liang Dynasty

18-03-31 China's First "Monk Emperor": Xiao Yan, Emperor Wu of the Liang Dynasty  Xiao Yan...

Taking Delight in Having One's Mistakes Pointed Out

18-03-24 ; criticism and opinions and used them to correct and improve themselves. Emperor Shun, a 23rd-22nd century BC...

How Shi Yeguang's False Cultivation Led to Retribution

18-03-24 continued to praise each other and became close friends. At that time, Emperor Xuanzong (685 – 762 AD...

Confucius Teachings: The Virtuous Character of a Gentleman (Part 2)

18-03-18 Emperor Shun (2294 – 2184 BC) wear?" Confucius did not reply. The Duke asked again, "I am trying...

A Blacksmith's Promise to Grant a Poor Scholar Five Hundred Strings of Coins

18-03-04 , Yuchi Jingde became a general for Li Shiming, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty. He earned great...

The Wisdom of Inclusiveness

18-02-23 ; nobody respects arrogance and prejudice!"As another example, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty...

Respecting Teachers and Cherishing Virtue (Part 1)

18-02-19 long if he is to uphold justice till eternity?" =====Emperor Taizong of Tang Instructs His Princes...

  Connotations of Traditional Chinese Folk Music

18-01-21 music. He praised the music that accompanied dances, “Shao,” that praised the virtuous rule of Emperor...

Loyal and Valiant Yue Fei (Part 1)

18-01-09 Song army suffered a heavy defeat, and Emperor Gaozong (1107 – 1187 AD) fled. At that time, Yue Fei was...

Unmoved by Honor or Disgrace, Unfazed by Retention or Dismissal

18-01-08 and not being swayed by fame or fortune. He served as Prime Minister under Emperor Zhenzong, who...

  Ancient Stories of Unselfishness and Righteousness

18-01-01 Emperor. One day he told the Emperor, "You may find out more about Fan’s character from Zhao...

  Sun Simiao and His Cultivation Theory Related to Health (Part 1)

17-12-17 classics. Sun refused to become a government official during the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Emperor Tang...