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Graphic Design: Drum Players

2003-10-22

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Ancient Cultivation Stories: Zhang Shiping’s Dedication Rewarded

2003-10-22

After Zhang heard the scholar’s words, he immediately rose to meet the scholar. The scholar said, “The cure of your illness does not lie in medical herbs. Tomorrow you will hire ten laborers to build a well for you. The well will be your cure.” The next day Zhang Shiping fulfilled the scholar’s request and had ten laborers ready for the scholar’s command. After the scholar picked a spot for the well, the laborers began to dig until morning arrived.

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Poem: Quadrents of Ascent ...

2003-10-21

Within quadrants of descent, languishing… While worlds traversing darkest hours, A butterfly dreams of realms beyond, A course of flight all too unfamiliar.

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Chinese Idiom: Misfortune may be a Blessing in Disguise

2003-10-21

There is an old Chinese saying, “Who could have guessed it was a blessing in disguise when the old man on the frontier lost his mare?” It means a loss may turn out to be a gain, or misfortune may be a blessing in disguise. It is now a common adage. This saying originally comes from a story in “Lessons from the Human World” of Hua Nan Zi compiled by Liu An in the West Han Dynasty. The story is as follows.

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Painting: A Young Lady

2003-10-20

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Poem: Light of Dawn

2003-10-20

In silent vigil,Raising hearts aflame,Anthems of hope resound.Every shadow' demiseWhere many candles burnSoft, steadfast all until the light of dawn...

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Poem: Hometown

2003-10-19

Rays of light filter soft through ancient trees,Deep forest whispers many secrets to me;Vibrant green fern plants cleansed by the rain,Woodland voices echo faint on the breeze.

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Painting: The Whole World Is Practising

2003-10-16

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Three Fundamental Limitations and Their Common Issues

2003-10-16

Currently, there is a sense that modern science will continue to advance indefinitely and will eventually discover a complete and consistent theory of the universe. However, as much as modern science has been making great advances, it has also been discovering its limitations. As others have also realized, some of the greatest discoveries of modern science are the discoveries of its own limitations.

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Poem: Ascent

2003-10-15

Ascent, some unimaginable realm,Transforming, many worlds grow alight,Summoned inside a wakeful heart.Ready for the climb beyond clouded horizons…

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Graphic Design: Global Public Trial of Jiang Zemin

2003-10-14

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Poem: The Wheel of Justice is Turning

2003-10-14

Falun Gong is subject to slandering,Soon the wheel of justice begins turning.Lies are spread like poison through China’s land,Yet, the lie-breeders feel no reprimand.Slowly, the wheel of justice is turning.People for plain decency are yearning,Using only peaceful means to speak truth,Like a mother her child trying to soothe.

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Tang Dynasty Paintings: The Rich and Colourful Dunhuang Murals

2003-10-13

Some figures in Dunhuang murals appear unpolished and unclear in the background while others in the forefront are intensely detailed. The character’s bodies are vivid and accurate. Males are dressed in costumes with long strips and appear natural and fluid. Full figured females are extremely beautiful and elegant.

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Poem: Why I Practice Falun Gong

2003-10-11

Why I practice Falun Gong Because He teaches me to be a true person A person who does not tell lies to seek interests A person who does not bear grudges against others' faults, and treats everything with compassion.

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Poem: The Master’s Tears

2003-10-10

I stood on the beach looking out to sea The waves gently lapped at the shore,The early morning sky painted in soft pale blue and pink.To my surprise a sailing boat appeared on the horizon.First a dot and then in just a moment it had almost reached where I was.

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