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• Be Prepared to Correct One's Shortcomings by Humbly Accepting Criticism

  2005-12-02
  The day after that, Xu Gong came to visit Zou Ji, so Zou Ji took the opportunity to compare himself with Xu Gong. Carefully he examined himself in front of the mirror, and he realised Xu Gong was better looking than him. There was no match with him. At night while sleeping, finally the truth dawned on him. He realised that his wife said that he was better looking than Xu Gong, because she loved him and because she was afraid of him. His guest had said that he was more handsome because he wished to seek something from him.
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• Chinese Harp Music: “Maple” in the Song Format of “Like a Dream”

  2005-12-01
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• Poem: Of Tender Air

  2005-11-30
  Of tender airand delicate flightof many coloursin quivering motion.A memory of realmsand wingful heightswhere worlds unfoldingfrom one heart’s devotion.
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• Respecting a Person with High Virtue Keeps the Enemy Away

  2005-11-29
  Wenhou's footman asked him, "Why do you salute?" Wenhou answered, "Isn't this Duan Ganmu's house? Mr. Duan Ganmu is a highly virtuous person, how can I dare not salute him?" He also commented, "Mr. Duan Ganmu's glory is earned by his virtue, but my glory is earned by owning a large amount of land; Mr. Duan Ganmu has integrity, and I only have wealth. Owning land cannot compare to owning virtue; wealth cannot be compared with integrity, so I should pay him respect."
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• A Change in Mind, A Change In Fate

  2005-11-28
  On that day, the lazy man who had never done any honest work before suddenly had an impulse to do something. When everyone ran back home from the field, he did the opposite. He took a hoe and told everyone that he wanted to see the field. His family thought that his action was very strange. His family urged him to stay at home, saying it was too dangerous. He didn't listen, so his family cursed at him, saying, "Then go and let the lightning kill you!"
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• Flattery Should Not Be Believed

  2005-11-27
  Xianzhang came in. Qijinggong said to him, "Xianzhang, since we lost Yanzi 17 years ago, no one has pointed out my shortcomings and mistakes. My arrow did not hit the target today, but every single one of my senior officials praised me." Xianzhang answered, "Your senior officials do not have the courage to admonish you. I have heard it said that, 'Ministers like to wear what the king wears and eat what the king eats.' Do you like to hear flattering words?"
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• Rewarded with Virtuous and Talented Offspring for Being Charitable, Benevolent and Altruistic

  2005-11-26
  While he was there, he discovered an urn of gold in the ground. Instead of taking it as his own, he put the urn back where it was and hid it in the ground again. Later he became the prime minister and told the monks to remove the gold to renovate the temple. Surprisingly, the gold disappeared from the urn. There was nothing but a piece of paper detailing Fan Zhongyan’s resume as a government official and his salary. It turned out the sum of his salaries were identical to the value of the missing gold. Apparently the gold was a test on Fan from the gods and Fan had passed with flying colours.
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• Fun with Yuan Dynasty Songs: “Drinking Wine” in the Song Format of “Mesmerised and Intoxicated by the East Wind”

  2005-11-25
  He knows that he is wasting away his life every day by drinking and that he has to find a solution to his problem. He thinks of freeing himself and going to a mountain to pursue Taoist cultivation practise with the purpose of completing the cultivation of dan and attaining godhood and a worry-free existence in paradise. He does not care if ordinary people can understand or approve of his choice or not. It does not even matter to him if some people choose to laugh at his choice! “Let them be!” the poet commented.
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• Being Respectful, Gentle and Agreeable Is the Most Important Rite and Duty for Woman

  2005-11-24
  She stated in Women’s Precepts that, the characters of yin and yang are different, and therefore man and woman’s behaviour should be different too. Yang is characterised with strength, and yin is symbolised with delicacy. Therefore, while a man is honored for being strong and healthy, and woman is considered beautiful for being gentle and delicate.
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• Consider Others First, Cultivate Your Inner Self and Never Blame Others

  2005-11-23
  Ancient people also said, 'Love others, and others will love you; respect others, and others will respect you.' It is a principle that applies to human relationships in society; it is also true within a family." Ma Wenan told her about the great virtue and favour that parents give to their children. He also told classic stories about children respecting their parents in ancient China.
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• Poem: First Light

  2005-11-22
  Here to awakenshine at first lighta journey of aeonsdestined to greater shoresturning all tides of night.
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• Poem: Oceans Deep

  2005-11-21
  Oceans deep insidea drop of watertraversing pebblescome land and countless shores.Firmaments unseenbehind our mortal framewhere worlds shine into millionsfrom moments to forever more.
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• Stories from Ancient China: Life Offered as Sacrifice for a Noble Cause Touches the Enemy's Heart

  2005-11-20
  Soon after, the enemy entered the city. They asked Xun Jubo, "When our troops took the city, it was completely deserted. Who are you to dare to stay here alone?" Xun Jubo replied, "My friend is sick. I could not bring myself to leaving him. I would rather sacrifice my life in exchange for his."
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• Stories from Ancient China: When the Emperor Ruled with Compassion, People Loved Him

  2005-11-19
  Emperor Tang Taizong said to his cabinet, "The extreme climate is the result of my lack of virtue; my rule is not based on virtue. Therefore we are being punished. What have the people done wrong to deserve this hardship? I have heard that people sell their sons and daughters for money. I feel very sad!" He then dispatched cabinet member Du Yan to survey the drought area. He bought back the children with the Emperor's personal money and returned them to their parents.
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• Painting: Lotus

  2005-11-18
  
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