Bad Deeds Foretold Ill Fortune; Good Deeds Reversed the Outcome

18-12-24 heard a Bodhisattva announce, “Your family has been loyal and honest for generations, especially your...

Stories of Tolerance (Part 1)

18-11-28 Liang as someone trustworthy and righteous. Over time, the two states developed a long-lasting...

How a Courageous Daughter Saved Her Father and Made History

18-11-12 a physician. As an official, he was fair and honest so that local people praised him for his integrity. He now...

Six Selections from Ren Jing (Scripture of Forbearance)

18-11-07 mistake. The person who lost the gold felt very ashamed. Others later praised Zhi Buyi as an honest person....

Zeng Shen Sincerely Complied with Confucius’ Teachings

18-10-25 determine whether he had done his best for others, been honest to his friends, or reviewed his teacher'...

Two Honest Officials with Good Upbringing

18-09-23 Two Honest Officials with Good Upbringing Kuang Ye was the Secretary of the Defense Department...

The Great Learning in Ancient China (Part 2)

18-08-24 their people and were famous for being fair and honest while holding office at court. They donated most...

Great Empresses of China – Role Models for Traditional Women (Part 3)

18-08-10 these words: “I've heard that you are very honest and upright. Now I see it and thus I reward you...

Great Empresses of China – Role Models for Traditional Women (Part 3)

18-08-05 him. She also rectified his ruling mistakes and was known to protect honest and loyal officials. She...

Avoid Eloquent Speakers, Employ the Honest and Dutiful

18-07-10 Avoid Eloquent Speakers, Employ the Honest and Dutiful Emperor Wen, Liu Heng (202 – 157 BC), was...

The Concept of “Being Content with Poverty and Happily Pursuing the Way” (Part 2)

18-05-18 honest and upright. He viewed fame and profit very lightly and took nobility and richness as nothing....

Ancient Sages Transforms Others by Acting Righteously

18-04-19 known for his honest and upright conduct. Due to wide acclaim and recognition of his moral character and...

China's First "Monk Emperor": Xiao Yan, Emperor Wu of the Liang Dynasty

18-03-31 officials. He expected local officials to be honest, uncorrupted, and righteous. He also made a decree to the...

  Ancient Stories of Unselfishness and Righteousness

18-01-01 take personal revenge." Everyone admired him as an honest elder statesman. 至公至正,不以私害公 宋代的李元纲,在他...

Be Clear about Cause and Effect: Good Will Be Rewarded with Good (Part 1)

17-11-21 Zhao Xiong (1129 – 1194 AD) in the Southern Song Dynasty. Zhao Xiong was a kind and honest person since...

Yan Shu: A Faithful and Sincere Person

17-11-21 the emperor, where he was told the reason for his appointment. With his honest and straightforward...

Xu Xun: Seek to Understand the Tao, Establish Virtue and Help Others (Part 2)

17-11-11 book refers to character improvements in eight areas: 1) be honest in dealing with people; 2) be filial...

Abide by Tao, Promote Kindness, Use Virtue to Administer the Country (Part 1 of 2)

17-09-23 The citizens were simple, honest, and advocated virtue. Initiating a policy of thrift Emperor Wen was...

Integrity and Trust: A Virtue and a Responsibility

17-09-22 ;" and so on. There are many stories about ancient Chinese people being honest, trustworthy and...

Protected by an "Ethereal Sarong"

17-09-18 an honest and outspoken prime minister, and the emperor regarded him highly.Li Fan, courtesy name...

The Selfless Realm of  Fan Zhongyan (Part 2 of 2)

17-09-08 cautious about elections, focusing on education, selecting the generals properly, keeping the honest...

  The Selfless Realm of Fan Zhongyan (Part 1 of 2)

17-09-03 content." Honest officials used these quotes as models for their lives. His morality and virtue have been...

A Gentleman Is Strict with Himself and Tolerant of Others (Part 2 of 2)

17-08-27 strict with himself while generous and forgiving with others. A gentleman should be trustworthy and his...

A Gentleman Is Strict with Himself and Tolerant of Others (Part 1 of 2)

17-08-20 BC) said, "I examine myself many times each day. Did I do my best to help others? Was I honest...

Ancient Stories of How Virtuous Mothers Educated Their Children

17-05-06 a salary from the government. If you are not loyal, clean and honest, how can you face Heaven?" Cui...

Selflessly Serve the Public, Respect Virtue and Love the People

17-04-24 governed. He was very honest and frugal. Whenever he traveled, he always went on a horse by himself, only...

Assist the Poor and Serve Those in Need with Kindness

17-04-18 ). He lived in what is Shaanxi Province today. He was honest, unpretentious, and generous. No matter...

Moral Character Is the Number One Consideration in Recommending People

17-04-18 person to be prime minister. I only told him my honest opinion. I know that Wei Chengzi used nine-tenths...

A Man of Virtue Treasures Time Like Gold

17-04-12 exactly. Liu Shu was a very forgiving and honest government official. He spoke the truth at all times. He...

  Governing a Country with Virtue and Appointing Officials Based on Virtue

17-04-02 foundation of honest and fair politics. Such officials are able to put the interests of the people as the...

  Making Oneself the Experimental Subject for the Sake of Others

17-04-02 honest and upright government officials have set examples of how to cherish citizens. Zhongli Yi of the...

How the Ancient Chinese Educated Their Children

17-03-11 a prime minister during the Northern Song Dynasty. He was upright, honest, and responsible for many of the...

After an Earthquake, Emperor Kangxi Advocated Introspection and Reform

17-03-02 working hard for the nation. He said they did not remain honest and upright and instead had let greed and...

Yue Yun: Loyal, Courageous, Kind and Devoted; His Name Lasts Forever (2 of 2)

17-01-28 politicians, and was known for his loyal, honest, and upright character. At a young age, Yue Yun had little...

Seeking No Power and Pursuing No Fame

16-08-14 with the duty of educating his son, the Crown Prince. Heng Rong was knowledgeable and honest, so...

A Small Story of Retribution

16-05-22 area. He was an honest and straightforward man. He had the supernormal capability of visiting hell and...

Taking Bribes and Perverting the Law Ruined a Promising Future

16-04-16 despised by everyone.  Officials should be honest and upright. Assistant Magistrate Xu took a bribe and an...

The Story of Honest Yan Shu

16-03-20 The Story of Honest Yan Shu Yan Shu, who lived in the Song Dynasty, was kind and honest from the...

Passing Righteous Principles and Virtue to Future Generations

16-01-24 lineage was known for their pure and honest principles, and for carrying out good deeds. Tao Shu's...