Culture

13:55, 19 May 2019

One freezing night during the dead of winter, a poor shoemaker trudged home feeling as dark inside as it was outside. No customers had come to his shop for several days. On his way home, ...

09:48, 18 May 2019

Did you reach for your smartphone shortly after awaking? If so, 12 minutes later, you may reach for your smartphone again. If you are a typical smartphone user, you will check your phone 80 times today and ...

04:43, 17 May 2019

In some regards — no, in many regards — I am a knucklehead. Talk to me of stocks and bonds, of escrow and amortization, and a curtain descends. Speak to me at a party of the philosophy ...

13:19, 15 May 2019

Who should be a greater influence in a child’s life: parents or teachers? Many would say the latter. After all, teachers are the professional experts who know about childhood development and the elements of a good ...

04:52, 15 May 2019

Silence truly possesses the power to dispell animosity, unfairness, and grudges. We are all familiar with the phrase, ‘silence is golden’ however, silence can also aid and abet crime, ‘evil wins when good men stay ...

04:19, 14 May 2019

There’s quite a story behind the story of the end of the fighting in World War II in Europe. As we will observe another Memorial Day, it is worth remembering the events of that busy ...

03:58, 14 May 2019

In the Art of War, Sun Tzu said that "Defeating the enemy without fighting is the highest realm of military use”. Historically, very few have ever reached this realm of martial achievement with the exception ...

11:43, 13 May 2019

May 13th, 2019 marks the 27th anniversary of Falun Dafa’s public introduction. Originated in China, a peaceful body, mind, and spiritual practice has become popular in more than 100 countries and regions. Also called Falun Gong, ...

10:56, 12 May 2019

From under the ground, on ancient rock and hidden cliff faces, there are hidden traces of our ancient ancestors. The secret wonders that mankind created through the millennia. People have been bestowed with creative minds ...

04:36, 12 May 2019

Of all the household chores taught to her by her mother, there are none more soothing to replicate than the preparation and enjoyment of sweet miso soup in the morning. To both young 3-year-old Hana ...

21:02, 11 May 2019

In celebration of Mother‘s Day this year, let‘s review how the mothering techniques of three women were affected when they adopted a new viewpoint and method to their parenting.

01:57, 11 May 2019

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. This is the day we honor the mother who bore us, reared us, laughed with us (and sometimes laughed in private at us), argued with us, taught us everything ...

22:05, 10 May 2019

Emotional. Tribal. Irrational. These are just three adjectives which could be applied to the political discourse of the 21st century. Both in the United States and Europe, discussions have reverted from constructive criticism and mutual ...

10:32, 08 May 2019

A man was expected to be patient, possess the ability to endure hardships and conduct himself with grace, in order to successfully earn the title, gentleman. Due to this connection to such honorable qualities, the ...

01:41, 08 May 2019

In our daily lives, we often encounter people who, because of their poor character, always seem to on the verge of exploding at any minute. Others are very friendly and calm, tolerant and gentle, and ...

21:44, 06 May 2019

In a recent online article, “Boys Will Be Boys Except When They Are Girls,” Dr. Brian Joondeph addresses the unfairness of transgender women competing in female sports events. In making his case, he offers some ...

12:02, 05 May 2019

For Lent in 2018, I gave up noise. No music in the car, headphones at work, or background music while I did projects at home. It was exceptionally difficult, and hammered home to me how ...

10:30, 05 May 2019

How could ancient Chinese physicians examine the innermost parts of the body without using the modern equipment we have today? Chinese medicine is based on a tradition that extends over 2,500 years into the past. The ...

10:33, 04 May 2019

Earlier this year my wife and I were fortunate to visit the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach, Florida. The 16 acres of beautifully maintained gardens slow the mind — this is not ...

15:48, 21 May 2019

On the western slope of Mount Hua in Shaanxi Province in China, visitors can see the strange sight of a gigantic rock split perfectly into three parts. According to an ancient legend passed down over ...

06:38, 10 May 2019

Many people who have faith are not surprised by the confirmation of stories and narratives from sacred texts by scientific research. When the content of these stories, which have been passed down through their faith ...

21:40, 24 Apr 2019

This mysterious eighteenth-century figure keeps intriguing historians and onlookers alike, as there are multiple records of his presence throughout history. At the same time, nobody really knows anything about the circumstances of his birth, and ...

22:27, 23 Apr 2019

It is a mistake to think there wasn’t international travel during Jesus’ time.  As this map of ancient merchant routes shows, the known world was linked by land and sea.  Perhaps with some helpful knowledge ...

10:51, 23 Apr 2019

This compelling Buddhist story about a monk's decision that would determine whether he lived or died will make you reflect on what is truly important in life. In ancient India, there once was a young man ...

06:41, 29 Mar 2019

People that live in Western countries tend to believe in the concept of ‘cycle of kindness,’ while people living in Eastern countries believe in the ‘Causal Principle’ – they share the belief that when someone ...

10:07, 27 Mar 2019

It was the ancient sages’ belief that every human being’s life and fate had already been pre-arranged in a divine realm, intangible and invisible to the human eye. They understood that every single event that ...

06:20, 19 Mar 2019

The ancients knew him well. He was as powerful as a god, as dangerous as a demon. He generously gave life – and he ruthlessly took it away. He appeared to all, from the darkest and ...

03:42, 04 Feb 2019

Recently, an enigmatic flower has been spotted in different parts of the world, awakening everyone’s curiosity on what wonders it might be prophesizing. The flower that has been enchanting the world is the mystical Udumbara ...

09:19, 03 Feb 2019

In the Res Gestae Divi Augustus (‘The Deeds of the Divine Augustus’), Augustus demonstrates his piety by stating that he was a member of all four major priesthoods in Rome – the Pontifices, Augures, Quindecemviri and Septemviri. ...

05:29, 21 Jan 2019

Before the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, Roman Emperor Constantine had an incredibly vivid dream, leading to a decision that changed the course of history. Dreams have always been regarded as omens, or prophecies of the ...

02:33, 31 Dec 2018

On the 1 st January of every year, many countries around the world celebrate the beginning of a new year.  But there is nothing new about New Year’s.  In fact, festivals and celebrations marking the beginning of ...

22:37, 17 Dec 2018

In ancient myths and legends, there are numerous stories featuring seven wise men. Across the ancient mythologies of Babylonia, Sumeria, China, Ancient Greece, and India, there are tales featuring seven sages? Who were they and ...

04:52, 10 Dec 2018

Lake of the Pregnant Maiden is a beautiful, wild, and magnificent treasure that is part of the Malaysian landscape. The lake is not only beautiful but legend has it that the waters have a healing ...

03:31, 07 Dec 2018

The tale of how Sisyphus received his eternal punishment is one telling of the retribution facing man and his arrogance. The punishment of Sisyphus would hold some disturbing familiarities to our lives and society in ...

10:09, 19 Nov 2018

Translated by Chua BC, Vision Times Huiyun was a monk from a monastery in Luoyang during the Tang Dynasty. In the first year of the Linde era of Emperor Tang Gaozong’s reign (A.D. 664-665), Huiyun, at ...

12:29, 16 Nov 2018

The myths of severe floods, although originating from vastly differing civilizations, share unbelievable similarities. Suppose that these floods took place exactly as per the stories tell us, what warning should we heed from these catastrophes? ...

09:17, 07 Nov 2018

The cyclops and giants was cleaned out by gods as Zeus prepared Earth for a new age. Zeus told the wisest of the titans, Epimetheus and his brother Prometheus, to make lives that would inhabit ...

11:37, 05 Nov 2018

Wei Boyang was a renowned alchemist of the East Han Dynasty (25 A.D - 220 A.D), and was born of noble lineage. He was interested in the pursuit of Taoist magical arts and dedicated his ...

12:27, 15 Oct 2018

The Yellow Crane Tower (Huang He Lou) is located in the Yellow Crane Tower Subdistrict, Wuchang district, Wuhan, in central China. The current structure was built in 1981, but the tower has existed in various ...