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Stories from Ancient China: Yi Yin, Great Prime Minister of the Shang Dynasty
2012-07-20
Yi Yin was the first prime minister of the Shang Dynasty, serving for about 50 years. He was known for his kindness, good knowledge of ruling, and great cooking skill. As a child, he learned cooking from his father, Yi Yin learned many other things. He was very hard-working and became a very talented young man. He soon became the tutor for the princess of the Xin Kingdom. -
Canvas: Falun Dafa is Good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is Good
2012-07-20
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Stories from Ancient China: King Wen of the Zhou Kingdom Rules by Virtue
2012-07-17
King Wen of the Zhou kingdom (BC 1152 – BC 1056) from the Shang Dynasty was known for ruling by means of virtue and kindness. He taught people to be honest, respectful to God, and virtuous. He often said: "The king shall rule people with benevolence; officials shall manage people with care; children shall respect parents with filial piety; parents shall raise children with love; and the people shall associate with one another in good faith." -
Cross Stitch Embroidery: Commemorating Master's Birthday
2012-07-17
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Watercolour Painting: Awakened Villagers
2012-07-10
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Stories from Ancient China: The Tattoo on Yue Fei’s Back
2012-07-10
Yue Fei (1103-1142) was a famous general in the Song Dynasty and a national hero. He was best known for defending the Southern Song against the Jin invaders. He was also a noted strategist, but it’s not his military talent that made the most profound impact on the Chinese people. His loyalty and devotion to the country became a model for Chinese youth. -
Traditional Painting: “Senior Assimilates to Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance”
2012-07-06
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Stories from Ancient China: Jiang Ziya, The Advisor Who Helped Establish the Zhou Dynasty
2012-07-06
Jiang Ziya (BC 1152) was known as the good adviser of King Wen of the Zhou Kingdom. At the age of 32, Jiang Ziya went up a mountain where he cultivated Daoism—he changed himself by studying and living in accordance with Daoist teachings. At that time, the Shang Dynasty was in a continuous state of war, and he went to the mountain in part to avoid the war. -
Stories from Ancient China: King Wu, the Zhou Dynasty’s First Emperor, Respected Heaven
2012-07-03
King Wu of Zhou was the son of King Wen of the Zhou Kingdom. In the twelfth year after King Wu succeeded to the throne, he started the Zhou Dynasty (B.C. 1122–B.C. 222). The Zhou Dynasty was an important period of Chinese history. 37 emperors ruled for nine hundred years before the Zhou Dynasty was conquered by the Qin Dynasty in 221 B.C. -
Landscape Painting: “Sentient Beings Understood the Truth and Save Themselves”
2012-06-26
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Suite for Orchestra and Piano: “After the Rain” and “Candlelight”
2012-06-22
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Orchestra and Piano Suite: “Through Thick and Thin” and “To Seek”
2012-06-16
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Stories from Ancient China: Prime Minster Advises the Duke, Even After Death
2012-06-16In the Spring and Autumn Period (770 -- 476BC), there was a sage in State of Wei, whose name was Qu Yuan, also known as Qu Boyu. He was a man of good character and talent. Although he was generous, honest, loyal and forgiving, the Duke Ling of Wei did not give him an important position in the royal court and instead, the Duke relied upon a man named Mi Zixia. -
Stories from Ancient China: Duke of Zhou, A Model of Filial Piety and Benevolence
2012-06-13
The Duke of Zhou was a younger brother of King Wu. In Chinese history, he was known as an exemplar of filial piety (respect for one’s parents and ancestors) and benevolence. These virtues were evident from an early age. As talented as his brothers in childhood, the Duke of Zhou distinguished himself from them through his discipline in practising filial piety and benevolence. -
Music: Instrumental Solo with Piano Accompaniment - Recovering My True Self
2012-06-13From the Call for Submissions to Commemorate the Twentieth Anniversary of Falun Dafa’s Introduction.
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