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Poem: The Darkest Lair

2006-04-03

Grey walls of China hiding countless crimesa ‘Party’s’ history red to tearswith no rule of law, a star fading to fallthis spectre’s end drawing ever near.

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Traditional Culture: The Proper Way to Sit in Ancient China

2006-04-02

Many records in ancient Chinese teachings mention sitting positions. In the Xihan Dynasty (207 B.C. to 25 A.D.), the two noblemen Song Zhong and Jia Yi were listening to a prophet explaining his prophecies. He was very knowledgeable, talked about things very rationally and convincingly, and made these two noblemen instantly feel respect. They immediately straightened their clothes and sat up straight to pay their respect to this prophet.

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The Most Learned Emperor in Chinese History - Emperor Kangxi

2006-04-01

His benevolence and tactics come from the Han's Confucian education he received. His openness and heart of seeking endeavours were mainly influenced by Western culture. Emperor Kangxi was imparted with the deep and profound cultures of the Chinese as well as many countries of the West, molding him into one of the most cultured people at that time. These provided him with a foundation to display his royal abilities.

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Poem: This is Murder

2006-03-31

This is murder in the first degree This is blood-lust by the ‘Party’s’ decreeThis is China in its darkest hourThis is hope turning sour

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Stories from Ancient China: Returning Gold to its Owner Brought Yang Zhan and His Offspring Good Fortune for Generations

2006-03-30

Traditional Chinese culture is about cultivating kindness and promoting morality. Ancient Chinese people believed that it is a treasure to be free of greed. It was an ancient Chinese motto shared among not only the elite stratum of the learned men, but also among common merchants. In fact, there is a common saying in China, "A man of virtue obtains wealth by honest and moral means."

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Stories from Ancient China: The Origin of the Chinese Saying, "Predestined Beyond Three Lives"

2006-03-29

Monk Yuanze said, "It sounds like you do not believe me. I will reach nirvana tonight. After three days, come to this lady's house, because she must give birth to a chubby boy. If that baby smiles at you, then that must be me smiling at you." Monk Yuanze also told Li Yuanshan, "You are a good friend, and I want to be friends with you in my next life. Let us have a plan that after 13 years, on the Mid-Fall Festival, I will wait for you at Tiantu Temple in Hangzhou City, where we will meet again!"

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Poem: Tide and Heart

2006-03-28

No matter this tempestand darkest hour descendedtraversing China’s every shore.A matter of timebefore truth’s prevailing tidestransforming hearts forever more.

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Poem: Passages of Time

2006-03-27

Through passages of timeand clouded heartsthrough darkest dayscome moments of light.When China awakensand truth prevailsdarkness, a mere momentto aeon's in flight.

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Painting: Golden Lotus

2006-03-26

The inspiration for this painting came from a true and shocking story. A young mother named Lixuan Wang and her 7-month-old son were both tortured to death after they were arrested in China, simply for practising Falun Gong. Autopsy reports revealed that the baby had been hung upside down and suffered injuries to the head.

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Confucianism and Daoism Are of the Same Origin – the Guodianchu Scroll Is the Discovery of the Millennium

2006-03-25

During the “International Guodianchu Scroll Academia Discussion Conference,” the experts pointed out that the scroll was the discovery of the millennium. Only the Book of Jizhongzhu, which was found 1,700 years ago, could be compared with it. Through the scroll, one can clarify the changes and modifications that Confucianism and Daoism underwent through history, and it gives traditional culture its proper identity. Some of its core thinking and values are still applicable for people today.

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Painting: Wishing Longevity

2006-03-24

In an ancient Chinese legend there was a goddess called Magu. Magu was very young and beautiful, forever looking as beautiful and innocent as an 18 year old girl. Actually she has been living for tens of thousands of years. She once told a friend that she had seen the East Ocean turn from land to ocean three times! Chinese people believe that whoever is lucky enough to taste a cup of Magu's wine will also be forever young, beautiful, and healthy.

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Painting: Inhumane

2006-03-23

Prison guards are submerging a male Falun Gong practitioners' head into a bucket of human faeces. The smeel is so rank that one of the guards has to cover his nose with his hand. A pregnant female Falun Gong practitioner can be seen hanging in the background.

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Stories from Ancient China: The Court Official Who Was at Ease Being Poor

2006-03-22

Confucius said: "A gentleman should be at ease being poor." This means that a gentleman should be at peace with being poor and not lose his good character. Gao Yun, from the North Wei Dynasty, was a "Zhongshuling," a title for a high officer in the Imperial Court. He was such a gentleman, one who was at peace with being poor.

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Poem: Opening One's Eyes

2006-03-21

Blind as we're bornA world lost in delusionMen find the old ways forlorn and forgottenInstead find alluring golden roads leading confusion Scarce can he tell,What among the sand is a pearlTrading precious his own worthThat he might win the world.

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Stunning Buddha Sculptures and Interview with the Sculptor

2006-03-19

As a Falun Gong practitioner I always try to express Truth, Compassion and Tolerance, the principles taught in Falun Gong, via my sculptures. The founder of Falun Gong, Master Li Hongzhi, gave a unique lecture in 2003 regarding Fine Arts, which is guiding me in my work. The works of the Falun Dafa Artists Group, lead by sculpture professor Zhang Kunlun, have also deeply influenced and inspired my work.

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