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 ...
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If you’ve taken a brief glance at society lately, chances are you’ve come away with the impression that morality is on the wane. Apparently, a good chunk of Americans would agree with you. According to a new ...
13:55, 19 May 2019
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09:14, 18 May 2019
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04:43, 17 May 2019
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13:19, 15 May 2019
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04:52, 15 May 2019
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04:19, 14 May 2019
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03:58, 14 May 2019
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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
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04:36, 12 May 2019
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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
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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
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01:41, 08 May 2019
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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
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10:30, 05 May 2019
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10:54, 24 May 2019
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16:36, 22 May 2019
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09:14, 18 May 2019
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06:25, 16 May 2019
Shen Yun Performing Arts has become a sensation in the arts world and continues to amaze spectators from around the globe. Headquartered in New York, Shen Yun has shared its special magic with spectators across ...
10:31, 14 May 2019
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10:56, 12 May 2019
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12:22, 11 May 2019
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03:36, 07 May 2019
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10:17, 24 Apr 2019
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07:30, 10 Apr 2019
Since ancient times, when people think of the word ‘cultivation’, they immediately think of the mysterious Orient with its various kinds of magic and mysticisms. In reality though, for thousands of years, the West has ...
06:03, 09 Apr 2019
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21:37, 07 Apr 2019
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03:37, 02 Apr 2019
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23:55, 31 Mar 2019
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11:24, 30 Mar 2019
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05:45, 26 Mar 2019
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05:43, 26 Mar 2019
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02:26, 25 Mar 2019
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21:27, 24 Mar 2019
He stands, arms raised — the audience hanging on stillness. His baton wafts up then comes down with a stirring dichotomy of motion — a fluidity and precision commanding a sound that could move mountains.
11:21, 22 Mar 2019
Et in Arcadia ego, sometimes called “The Arcadian Shepherds,” is a painting by classical French Baroque artist Nicolas Poussin. He was a huge inspiration upon the generation of French painters that followed in his wake. ...
16:38, 24 May 2019
Following an annual experience-sharing conference at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on May 17, Falun Gong practitioners held numerous activities in New York City the next day to introduce the self-improvement system to ...
03:54, 06 May 2019
During the free Falun Gong workshop at the Fremont Main Library on April 30, 2019, dozens of people from all walks of life and from different ethnic backgrounds living in the San Francisco Bay Area ...
09:53, 29 Apr 2019
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02:57, 23 Mar 2019
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10:36, 11 Mar 2019
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09:47, 02 Jan 2019
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08:05, 23 Dec 2018
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06:50, 10 Dec 2018
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08:48, 26 Nov 2018
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11:59, 19 Nov 2018
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11:57, 16 Oct 2018
Ursula lives in southern Germany. She has a wonderful family that anyone would dream of—a caring husband and three healthy children. However, she often tells her friends, “It was not as it seemed to be. ...
06:54, 11 Oct 2018
A recent Harvard study reveals that children who had a religious upbringing are likely to be healthier and have a higher degree of well-being in early adulthood than those who did not. The study, conducted by ...
04:09, 13 Sep 2018
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13:21, 26 Aug 2018
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13:20, 26 Aug 2018
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13:20, 26 Aug 2018
Adding essential oils to food is an ancient practice that can help the body heal. When we think of cooking with herbs and spices, we usually reach for the fresh or dry versions of those ingredients ...
13:18, 26 Aug 2018
Those with allergies suffer many unpleasant symptoms. Luckily, Chinese medicine offers effective relief for allergic rhinitis, including nasty symptoms like itchy, red, watery eyes, digestive disturbances, itchy throat or skin, congestion, postnasal drip, and sneezing. What Causes Allergies? Allergies are a great ...
13:17, 26 Aug 2018
A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief ...
08:48, 14 Aug 2018
More and more people are either swapping traditional cigarettes for e-cigarettes or simply picking up an e-cigarette habit, causing this trend to grow in popularity. The appeal of e-cigarettes is that people believe them to be ...
22:53, 23 May 2019
There has always been partiality when it comes to the discussion of whether spiritual phenomenons do exist or not or whether our current empirical science is in-fact benefiting humanity. After all faith is hard evidence ...
06:50, 09 May 2019
After reincarnation, it is common for people to not remember their previous lives. However, there are those that are able to remember clearly memories from lives lived before their own. Among them are celebrities such ...
22:45, 28 Apr 2019
What Napoleon Bonaparte saw when he spent the night alone in the Great Pyramid of Giza is a mystery for the ages. Could he possibly have seen his future and his demise? Napoleon's strange encounter ...
09:20, 22 Apr 2019
Today, many atheists believe only in science and oppose the existence of God. However, the famous scientists, the “fathers of modern science,” claim their belief in God. True scientists will not arbitrarily make conclusions, they ...
09:53, 09 Apr 2019
How many people have had the feeling or the impression that they have seen and done things before, in another time? The idea of reincarnation follows from this experience, which is that at death we ...
10:38, 05 Apr 2019
In Christian religion and costumes, the star of Bethlehem is known as the astronomical guide followed by the Three Wise Men who welcomed the birth of Jesus. Throughout history, as scientific research and theories have changed ...
08:08, 03 Apr 2019
Extraordinary images of what was found inside a 2,500-year-old tooth belonging to the historical Buddha are making rounds on the internet. What is truly fascinating about this tooth are the ‘sarira’ – small relics in ...
06:23, 01 Apr 2019
Near-death experiences are an unexpectedly common phenomenon. For centuries, their occurrence and subsequent lessons have been recorded across the globe, from ancient Greece and Egypt to Buddhist and Zen philosophy in the Far East. Their ...
21:45, 21 Mar 2019
According to the Bible, David managed to beat the giant Goliath with a sling, thus becoming the second Hebrew monarch. The truth of this myth, which might be difficult to assimilate for many people, was ...
10:37, 13 Mar 2019
In our collective minds, the word mirage evokes images of deceptive water puddles that lurk in the distance and then disappear when approached, or those illusory oases that are commonly seen in the deserts – ...
07:12, 07 Mar 2019
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11:41, 25 Feb 2019
"Men hang out their signs indicative of their respective trades; shoemakers hang out a gigantic shoe; jewelers a monster watch, and the dentist hangs out a gold tooth; but in the mountains of New Hampshire, ...
21:50, 21 Feb 2019
“Geometry has two great treasures; one is the Pythagorean theorem; the other, the auric ratio. The first we may compare to a measure of gold; the second we may name a precious jewel.” – Johannes ...
11:42, 27 Jan 2019
Reincarnation is rebirth. Being born again implies transition from life to death and back again; a continuous cycle. According to both Eastern and Western religions, a human being consists of two parts; body and soul. ...
11:43, 12 Jan 2019
In the wake of Stephen Hawking’s incredible impact on the world of science, there’s a new kid in town. A child prodigy from America is taking the science world by storm. William Maillis aged 12, ...
21:20, 09 Jan 2019
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Link to: The Universe, Life and the Human Body, Part I – Existence vs Non Existence Link to: The Universe, Life and the Human Body, Part II – Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man Link to: The Universe, Life ...
08:58, 01 Dec 2018
Link to: The Universe, Life and the Human Body, Part I – Existence vs Non Existence Link to: The Universe, Life and the Human Body, Part II – Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man Link to: The Universe, Life ...
04:01, 26 Nov 2018
Link to: The Universe, Life and the Human Body, Part I - Existence vs Non Existence Link to: The Universe, Life and the Human Body, Part II – Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man GLOBAL CONSCIOUSNESS Specifically, there are ...
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