moral conduct

The Analects – Chapter 9.10

February 1, 2026

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Ana

When Confucius saw someone in mourning dress, an official wearing ceremonial robes and cap, or a blind person – even if they were younger than himself – he would always rise from his seat as a sign of respect. When passing by them, he would always quicken his pace.
The Analects – Chapter 22 (2.6). Confucius’ contextual teaching on filial piety

August 8, 2025

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Juan

Meng Wu asked about the treatment of parents. The Master said, “Behave in such a way that your father and mother have no anxiety about you, except concerning your health.”
Caigentan 15. Chivalry in friendship

July 28, 2025

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Juan

To make friends with others, you need a strong sense of justice and a readiness to help. To be a true man, you should preserve a pure heart.
Power of good deeds in “The Cloth Merchant”

July 28, 2025

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Ana

Strange Tales from Liaozhai’s “The Cloth Merchant”(or “The Cloth Dealer”) tells a peculiar yet touching story about a cloth merchant and a ghost.
The authority and flexibility of longevity management by Underworld

July 11, 2025

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Ana

In the story “The Examination for the City God”(Candidate for the City God) from Strange Tales from Liaozhai Studio, the protagonist Song Tao gains sympathy and assistance from Yama King (King of Hell) due to his elderly mother having no one to care for her.