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These four flowers taught the people of ancient China how to be a true gentleman
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 ...
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Growing with Grace
In 2015, the dancer Melody Qin appeared on the poster for Shen Yun Performing Arts, a globally touring traditional Chinese dance company based in New York. Her image shows the elegant aura and graceful charm ...
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Yellow – the Chinese civilization’s chosen color
Buried within Chinese culture and traditions, the ancient sages left examples of the underlying links that connect colors with their meanings in nature and their correspondence with the Celestial Kingdom. In this article, we will ...
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Barbara’s story: A recovery almost too extreme to be believed
It was early morning on June 3rd when Doctor Margaret Trey’s Qantas flight landed at Tom Bradley International Airport in Los Angeles after an extended delay at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. She hastily glanced at her ...
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How a childhood dream turned into a reality for this classical dance star
Ashley Wei talks about her childhood dream and shares stories from her life as a professional classical Chinese dancer with the New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts Company.
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Atheists only believe in science whereas scientists believe in Theology (Video)
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 ...
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Forgiving others unties us from the binds of resentment and hatred
Many people find it hard to forgive others. When someone has wronged you, it is easy to feel hurt, defensive or even self-righteous. But is this good for us, and can we learn to be ...
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A Monk and King
The Monkey King is one of ancient China’s most memorable characters, in part because of his inner journey from arrogant trouble-maker to selfless leader. William Li, one of Shen Yun Performing Arts’ lead dancers, has ...
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Historical depictions in art: Tests in cultivation are proof of faith, and faith is the symbol of a practitioner
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 ...
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“If you are not wise enough to listen to your inner voice, you will lose yourself.”
There are sometimes random encounters in life that leave strong feelings in our hearts and change us for the better forever. These meetings are rare but when they happen they are always for a reason...
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How the urge to cultivate and ascend to heaven has always been one of humanity’s deepest desires
When people mention the word ‘cultivation’, often images of mysterious Eastern practices and various kinds of mysticism related to Oriental philosophy come to mind. In reality, cultivation means to practice self-reflection to improve one’s character.
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Tragic past of a renowned violinist – Fiona Zheng
Music can express what the human language cannot. This is why the pieces played by violinist Fiona Zheng resonate and move people to the core with intense and deep feeling. The artist understands the relationship ...