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Poem: Home Again

2003-08-03

Hoped for simple comfort and peace of mindDreamed so many things that were liesBut only had to look inside to truly realise.Nothing comes from wanting to gainHappiness knows no sweetness without painAfter walking many roads aloneFinally found the simplest way is to go back home.

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Photography: To Greet the Dawn With a Smile

2003-08-02

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Emperor Tai Zong of the Tang Dynasty, a Monarch of Great Virtue (Part III)

2003-08-02

Tang Taizong, the second Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, is widely considered to be the greatest emperor in Chinese history. The period of his reign (624-649) is called the "Zhen Guan Years,” which was one of the most prosperous periods of time in Chinese history. He is known as an emperor with great virtues. Here are some personal stories about Taizong that illustrate his character.

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Drawing: Goddess Wen Hua

2003-08-01

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A Story about Li Qiao

2003-08-01

In ancient times, Chinese people believed that human society and the universe corresponded to one another. Changes in the human world were the result of changes in celestial phenomena, which could bring either good fortune or disasters to human society. One’s future was predestined and governed by cosmic laws, be it birth, ageing, sickness, or death. As to whether one can escape these cosmic laws or not, readers can draw their own conclusions from reading this ancient story.

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Painting: Large Lotus Flower

2003-07-31

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Poem: Alive

2003-07-31

Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance shall be my everlasting companions,I smile as my journey goes on; I am now alive for the first time in this life.

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Painting: Green Mountains

2003-07-30

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Stories from Ancient China: Xiaoshu and the Taoist Immortal

2003-07-30

In ancient times, Chinese people believed that man and nature were closely connected and abnormal celestial phenomena corresponded to changes in the human world, manifesting as good luck or disasters for human beings. One’s destiny may be predestined and an invisible hand might be guiding birth, ageing, sickness and death.

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Photo Report: Swedish Group “Yellow Express” Perform in Washington D.C., to call for an End to the Persecution of Practitioners in China

2003-07-29

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Paintings: A Pair of Righteous Gods Surrounded by Law Wheels

2003-07-29

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Poem: New World

2003-07-29

I am the New World now.Containing Truthfulness Compassion and ForbearanceFull of kindness,Rooted in the Great Law,I am the New World now.

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Painting: Fan Lady

2003-07-28

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Complex Composition in Frescoes by Prehistoric Human Beings

2003-07-28

Through a careful examination by experts, an image of a knight is found among the many animals. His sleeves are rolled up. He wears a vest, a broad belt, and a pair of boots. A dagger is inserted in the scabbard that is located at his left boot. The left hand of the knight is in the left pocket of his trousers. His long hair appears to be flying in the wind, which exactly looks like the image of an animal. How can primitive people at the late stage of the Paleolithic Age draw such a complex picture? Also how could they have know how to wear boots?

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Sculpture: A Fairy and a Lotus Flower

2003-07-27

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