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Ancient Cultivation Stories: The Origin of the Princess Ridge at Mount Hua
2003-04-17Chinese folklore is full of ancient stories of cultivation, immortals and taoists. These stories reflect the depth to which the concept of cultivation permeates the whole of Chinese culture, tradition and history. These stories are not directly related to Falun Gong, but are included on Clear Harmony because they are of interest to western people, providing an insight into the deep cultural tradition of cultivation practices in China. -
Poem: Others
2003-04-16Heard things others cannot hearEndured when others would have shed a tearTold things that others were not toldReceived for free more than others have been sold -
Music: China Heart
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Painting: Landscape
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Music: A Dream Rainbow
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Painting: Resting Under a Palm Tree
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Poem: Fire and Being
2003-04-14Behind every dawning of sun, the tempest thatrivals tranquil skies, behind all invention, everyedifice raised by man.. from fields of flowers tothe unfolding of the smallest petal there arebeings with intent and consciousness, a level ofguardianship overseeing all manner of things -
Drawing: Winter Plum at Dawn
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Poem: Take Heart ..
2003-04-13My fellow practitioners please take heart, come forge your path steadfast and shining -
Painting: Red Lotus
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Chatting about Chinese Culture: Tao and Techniques
2003-04-12One of my friends said I was a chauvinist because I centre my life around traditional Chinese culture. I did not deny it. This doesnt mean that I cannot understand and appreciate other cultures. Every culture has its strengths and values. But my esteem for Chinese culture is actually built up because of its extensiveness and profoundness, its deep connotations and rich inner meanings. Traditionally speaking, the Chinese culture emphasises the soul, despising the external body. Chinese ancients and sages of the past had all reached the thoroughness and essence of things. They had actually grasped the basis. -
Graphic Art: Heaven and Earth Celebrating Togerher
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Poem: Into a Mirror
2003-04-11My heart is hereMy hand is openI am listeningPlease speak -
Painting: Set of Noble Ladies
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Poem: From What is Smaller to What is Greater
2003-04-10To be fortunate An understatementTo be freeIndescribable