In Asia, there is a cultural Buddhist and Taoist tradition, which has been observed since ancient times; one that many respectfully fear… it is the month when the gates of Hades are open and ghosts, including those of deceased ancestors leave the lower realms to visit the living on earth. According to the Chinese lunar […]
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There is something about a good story that makes people perk up and listen. Living in Taiwan, we certainly hear a great many stories, fables and proverbs. The Dragon Boat Festival (端午節; duanwujie) is held on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar (which usually falls in June). The position
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An old Chinese legend recounts the tale of a man by the name of Liang Ping-lin, who kept failing to pass the Imperial Examination (a prerequisite to government service) which would surely lead to a life of honor and privilege. Despondent, desperate and feeling victimized, Liang went to a local temple to pray to Hsien
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