August 2010

Stories worth gold

August 31, 2010

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Chinese coins had holes in them so as they could be threaded on strings to be carried. (Courtesy Wikipedia Commons)

Stories worth gold ! Ancient Tales of Wisdom epitomizes harmony in audio, with narrated stories of courage and nobility, honour, spirituality and benevolence. Ancient Tales of Wisdom brings our world cultures into the stream of our imaginations. Living inside each story is an insight into the timeless understandings of what is truly right and what is truly wrong, and an invigoration in our hearts toward goodness and purity of being.

Today’s story speaks of a poor scholar’s loyalty to his family and his desperation to provide for them.  So too, it tells of how an improper action was the catalyst that changed his heart and mind. The storyline goes on to reveal that the scholar’s enlightening moment granted him the traits of humility, honesty and respect, for which in due course he gained heaven’s reward.  Please enjoy yet another treasure from the SOH Network. We will soon have our Ancient Tales of Wisdom Gold Pass ready. This will be a subscription website in which subscribers will receive three new narrated pieces of Gold per week. We will keep you updated as it gets closer and closer.

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Stories worth gold

August 26, 2010

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Xingling’s father and brother sent him to watch over the grain fields , and while he was there, a cow came and started to eat the grain. Although he saw it, Xingling didn't drive the cow away. (Courtesy cwwycoff1.Flickr)

Stories worth gold ! Ancient tales of wisdom epitomizes harmony in audio, with narrated stories of courage and nobility, honour, spirituality and benevolence. Ancient Tales of Wisdom brings our world cultures into the stream of our imaginations. Living inside each story is an insight into the timeless understandings of what is truly right and what is truly wrong, and an invigoration in our hearts toward goodness and purity of being.

Our storyline today again digs deeply into the wisdom of one’s heart and mind nature.  Its content makes known how important it is to remain open to and mindful of, all people and things that cross one’s path. So too, this story has the potential to remind you and I to be aware of being non-judgemental  and remaining compassionate and  tolerant of what appears to be a reality from our own perceptions, though in fact, may not necessarily be the actual truth, of what stands before us. Please enjoy yet another piece of gold from the SOH Network. We will soon have our Ancient Tales of Wisdom Gold Pass ready. This will be a subscription website in which subscribers will receive three new narrated pieces of Gold per week. We will keep you updated as it gets closer.

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Stories worth gold

August 17, 2010

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After Maha Kasyapa left home, he painstakingly looked for a master until he met Buddha Sakyamuni. Drawn to and inspired by ....(Buddist image resources - www.e-sangha.com/alphone/sakya/sakya.html.)

Stories worth gold ! Ancient tales of wisdom epitomizes harmony in audio, with narrated stories of courage and nobility, honour, spirituality and benevolence. Ancient Tales of Wisdom brings our world cultures into the stream of our imaginations. Living inside each story is an insight into the timeless understandings of what is truly right and what is truly wrong, and an invigoration in our hearts toward goodness and purity of being.

Our story today reveals how when one can stay steadfast to the wisdom of his and her hearts inner-knowing amidst all tests and hindrances, rewards will abound. This storyline also makes clear, that a life lived with conscious diligence and dignity, respect and kindness, will be granted heavens honours within the course of one’s destined life’s journey. Please enjoy yet another treasure from the SOH Network. We will soon have our Ancient Tales of Wisdom Gold Pass ready. This will be a subscription website in which subscribers will receive three new narrated pieces of Gold per week. We will keep you updated as it gets closer and closer.

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Heaven’s will – fate, chance, luck, destiny

August 10, 2010

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Emperor Zhenzong 23 December 968–23 March 1022

From the Slum-Long Poem to Emperor Zhenzong. (23 December 968–23 March 1022) (Image courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

Hello and welcome, this is Grace Mann from the SOH Network the home of Ancient Tales of Wisdom. Today’ story, titled “People are urged to Follow Their Fate” tells of how respecting the will of heaven, selflessly doing good deeds, and having a kind, steadfast and humble heart, will, in way and timing lead to good fortune, a great life and a destined future.

In divine culture, it is believed that a person’s fate is determined by heaven, and that a person needs to respect heaven and accept his or her own fate. Only if a person does good deeds and accumulates virtue, will he or she be rewarded with a good life. The famous official Lu Mengzheng was an honest and tolerant person. He dared to say what was on his mind, was tolerant of challengers, and had a broad understanding. In ancient times, he served as prime minister through three generations. He wrote an article entitled Slum Long-Poem that described many prominent instances and circumstances in history, in an effort to tell people that everything is determined by heaven.  He said that all one should do, was to do his best and follow the will of heaven. To be accepting of and harmonizing with the natural course of things, because fighting against everything or anyone to gain self interest cannot change anything. Lu Mengzheng used his long- poem to teach the then, young and arrogant prince. After reading the poem, the prince consciously righted his behaviour and became kind and humble. Then in time, this young prince later became Emperor Zhenzong.

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The will of a millionaire- the richness of morality

August 3, 2010

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”I agree with Hiada inheriting all of the assets of my father. I only propose that Hiada become my wife." Hiada thought briefly “……, I accept all the assets from the older generation, including his son.” (Courtesy Loelle/Flickr)

SOH, the home of Ancient Tales of Wisdom, brings stories that enrich the deepest and original centre of our being. This beautiful heart-touching story, also fulfils this quest. It encompasses the principles of honesty, kindness, strength of character and much more. It also reveals how the virtues of truthfulness and compassion, sincerity and integrity can open the widest door and bring forth life-long rewards, to both the rich and poor alike.

Hello again, this is Grace Mann, from the SOH Radio Network. In Ancient Tales of Wisdom, today I have a beautiful and heart warming story to share with you. So, for now, sit back relax and enjoy “The Will of a Millionaire.”

Many years ago on a bitterly cold winter night in Washington, D.C., a prominent businessman’s wife accidentally dropped her purse in a hospital. The businessman was extremely concerned when his wife returned home and told him, and immediately returned to the hospital in the hope of finding it.  The reason for his anxiousness was because the purse not only contained $100,000 in cash, but also a very confidential marketing document.

As the businessman hurried into the hospital, in the distance, he saw a very gaunt young girl squatting down in the hallway, trembling from the cold. He instantly stopped and walked toward the girl, as he got closer, could see the purse she was holding was identical to that of his wife’s.

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