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Stories from Ancient China: A Man Takes the Time to Rescue a Damsel in Distress on His Way and Places First on the Imperial Examination

2005-08-18

As they were about to cross the bridge, they suddenly heard a little girl crying for help from the forest on the other side of the river. Qian Weicheng halted his horse right away and said to Li Jianzhong, “Brother, we must hurry to her rescue!” Then he whipped the horse and crossed the bridge to rescue the little girl. But Li Jianzhong said coldly, “You may stay if you want to rescue the child. I must hurry to the capital city for the exam.” Then he rode off towards the capital city.

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Forging People's Temperament Through Music

2005-08-17

The ancient Chinese people paid special attention to the effect of music in forging people's character. They promoted the concept that the major benefit of music is education, not to stimulate the people's sensory organs. The ancient people saw "temperament forging" and "education through music" as music's primary function. In Yue Ji (Note on Music), the author said, "The old kings made ritual music to help people restrain and control their extreme desires."

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Poem: A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

2005-08-16

A wolf in sheep’s clothinghowling with the coldest heart and vicious eyes at China’s every door.Now its spectre fadingas we witness its fearful cries,prowling the world no more.

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Poem: Light of Truth

2005-08-15

From endless repression To Falun Dafa's persecution Yet, by the light of truth all evil is slain.

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Paintings by Falun Gong Practitioners: “A Tragedy in China”

2005-08-14

Every small detail in the painting leads the audience to imagine the horrible and thuggish nature of the CCP and its henchmen. The audience can easily imagine that the young couple’s human rights must have been severely violated and that they must have suffered a most unbearable level of physical and mental torture in China.

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Female Vocal: “Sending Blessings to My Homeland”

2005-08-13

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Painting: Noble Ladies

2005-08-12

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Bookmark: Truthfulness, Compassion, Forbearance

2005-08-11

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Flute Solo: “Lamenting for Falun Gong Practitioners’ Orphaned Children”

2005-08-10

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Poem: Come the Day

2005-08-09

A country cast upon stormy seasThe ‘Party’ now falling to its knees.Come the day when China is freeAnd justice is restored by decree.

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Trio: “Lotus”

2005-08-08

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A Fitting Tang Dynasty Poem: “Roaming Tigers”

2005-08-07

There are dark forests in both the northern and southern mountains,Fierce tigers will circle around the villages in broad daylight.At dusk tigers roam everywhere taking lives for food.Frightened by the tigers’ power, the deer dare not make any sound.

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Poem: Buddha Light

2005-08-06

Hearts wakeful Forever wide Horizons resplendent Beyond common sight.

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Poem: Beyond Time and Tide

2005-08-05

Many a heart transforming Any ocean traversing This voyage of ascent Beyond time and tide.

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Poem: One's Heart

2005-08-04

Trading lives for countless tearsMillions under a rule by fear.Come rise above China’s repressive lawAnd toe the ‘Party’ line no more.

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