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Healthy Mind, Healthy Body. (Yin-Yang symbol courtesy of photobucket.com)
Stories worth gold! With narrated stories of courage, nobility, honour, spirituality and benevolence, Ancient Tales of Wisdom is the epitome of harmony in audio form. Living inside each story is an insight into the timeless understandings of what is truly right and what is truly wrong. Ancient Tales of Wisdom brings the world’s cultures into the stream of the imagination; it is food for the soul and invigorates the heart toward goodness and purity of being.
Given the choice between being a good person and making more money, which would you choose? Can you imagine lifting oneself out from under the weight of one’s wants, to reveal a pure heart and a singleness of purpose? In today’s ancient tale of wisdom hear what a student of Confucius decides when faced with this choice and whether he overcame his opposing mind battle. Please enjoy yet another treat from the SOH Network, the home of Ancient Tales of Wisdom.
Nuwa Created Humans and Mended Heaven
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 extending our minds and 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.
Have you ever wondered how life came to be on earth? Today’ story takes us straight to heart of ancient Chinese core principals. It reminds you and I of the depth of these people’s original esteem and their reverence for the Divine, and their belief that God’s descended to the earth creating civilization to mercifully save people from misfortune and tragedy. Please enjoy yet another ‘pearl of worth from the SOH Network.
There was also many small children gathered around Alicia joyfully playing, and they were all shining like the moon with the brightest of white light. (Courtesy a4gpa.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.
Today’s story embodies how the relationship between a parent and child can be accomplished within all opportune situations. It speaks about the interaction of love, kindness, respect and dignity between a parent and child. This storyline also tells of a wise parent, who is kind and caring, gentle and respectful. When interacting with her child, in open and honest communication, she empowers her to face life’s situations with a confident and steadfast heart and mind. So too, our narrative reveals that by encouraging children to share their fears and misgivings, can further consolidate their wellbeing and character. 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.
The Chu people were very confused as to why their melons would grow so well - despite their lack of work. (Courtesy kumon/fkr)
Early culture from all lands embodies a wealth of rich folk-lores. Again, today’s simple but reflective idiom on Ancient Tales of Wisdom tells of a classic example as to how simple acts of kindness, and good deeds given from a noble and righteous heart will in way and time, always reward the selfless giver.
Greetings to you all, and welcome to today’s Ancient Tales of Wisdom. Hi, this is Grace Mann back with you to share more great words from the wise. Today story is about the happening that gave rise to the Ancient Chinese idiom entitled: “Irrigating the Neighbouring States Melon Fields.”
To Love Children, Educate Them from Early Childhood. (Courtesy jimmiehomeschoolmom/Flickr)
SOH’s Ancient Tales of Wisdom brings stories that enrich the essence of our being. Today’s narrative is based on the value, worth and necessity of consistent guidance and nurturing of children from a tender young age. So too, it speaks about the interaction of love, kindness, respect and dignity between parents and their offspring. This story also expounds on results that can unfold when guidelines and the understanding of consequences is lacking in our loved ones education. Ancient cultures from all lands have always placed great emphasis on educating their young from the cradle – in their varied and told ways.
Welcome again to Ancient Tales of Wisdom, this is Grace Mann. Without any further ado let’s now go to our story: TO LOVE CHILDREN, EDUCATE THEM FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD.
The grandfather looked around and found himself sitting among several tombs. (Image courtesy laura padgett/Flickr)
Welcome back to the SOH Radio Network the home of Ancient Tales of Wisdom. Hello everyone, I’m Grace Mann, and it is my privilege to bring you the following factual story as told by a grandson of his grandfather’s experience. This story is titled: For a Debt of Seven Pennies.
The author’s grandfather was a famous doctor in his hometown. One night, after receiving an urgent call from a villager, he took a ferry to see the patient. Because he arrived very early in the morning and did not want to bother the patient’s family, he decided to wait until a more reasonable hour before knocking at the door. In the darkness, he settled himself on the bank beside the river to take a nap. While resting, he overheard a conversation between two children.
A tiny advantage has far reaching consequences. (NCBrian/Flickr)
Our Ancient Tale of Wisdom today tells of how “A Tiny Advantage has Far-reaching Consequences .” Hello again , my name is Grace Mann, welcome to Ancient Tales of Wisdom.
Before our tiny tale today, let’s listen to our Shen Yun Performing Arts – Quote of the Day from an audience member attending the final Sacramento Show on Tuesday 13th January. [audio]
As Shen Yun with its live orchestra moves into the fifth week of its 2010 Global Tour, it continues to ‘transcend all classes, all ages, and all ethnic backgrounds.’
And now, sit back, take five and listen to how A Tiny Advantage has Far-reaching Consequences.
Renowned ancient Chinese herbalist Li ShiZhen 1518-1593, who lived in the Qichun County, Hubei Province during the Ming dynasty. (Courtesy Wikipedia Commons)
Welcome to Ancient Tales of Wisdom. Happy New Year to all our avid ATW listeners, it’s great to be back with you. May 2010 grant each of you, wonderful experiences, health, peace and contentment., My name is Grace Mann. Today our tale is one of the many, about famous physician and herbalist, Li Shizhen, titled Fill Your Heart with Compassion.
But before I begin, let’s listen to our Quote of the Day, shared by an audience member from the Shen Yun Performing Arts 2010 global tour performance in Philadelphia. [audio]
And now for our tale; Fill Your Heart with Compassion.
According to Historical Records, Li Shizhen was a famous physician from the Ming Dynasty of ancient China. Li Shizhen loved medical books and was a brilliant physician. He was considered a sage among physicians. In his home town, there was another ignorant and mediocre physician who pretended to know everything. This foolish physician bought lots of medical books to show that he had a supposed wealth of knowledge.
One year, after the rainy season, this physician told his servants to put his collection of medical books in the courtyard to dry. He paced back and forth like a peacock displaying himself. When Li Shizhen happened to see it, he got an impulse to loosen his clothing and lay next to the book racks. The physician saw that Li had his chest and belly exposed to the sun and asked, “Hey, what are you doing here?”
The beggar (van Avont). State 2 / Wikimedia Commons
Wisdom is not a given, it is learned, be it in the time of the ancients or that of our present day time-space, as the following tale beautifully reveals. Hello and welcome to another great Ancient Tale of Wisdom, my name is Grace Mann, and today’s tale is entitled: Holes in the Heart.
Once upon a time in days gone by, in order to find the true meaning of life, a young man seeking the Tao travelled far from home. Without stopping, he climbed high mountains, crossed dangerous rivers, and visited numerous places looking for a true master to answer his questions. Day after day, he met and asked many people; however, he did not feel he had gained any enlightenment. Disappointed, he pondered and wondered, but he was still not able to figure out why.
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Welcome again to Ancient Tales of Wisdom, my name is Grace Mann, today’s story is based on a traditional Mongolian tale and it is titled Hailibu, the kind hearted hunter.
On the Mongolian grassland there used to be a kindhearted hunter named Hailibu. After every hunt, he would divide the meat to other villagers and keep only a small portion for himself. His caring for others won him great respect in the village.
One day, while hunting in the woods, Hailibu heard urgent cries from the sky. Looking up, he saw a small creature captured by a voracious vulture. He quickly aimed his arrow at the predator. Hurt by the arrow, the vulture let go of the prey.
Hailibu looked at this strange-looking creature that had a snake-like body, and said, “Poor little thing, go home quickly.” Replied the creature, “Respectable hunter, you have saved my life, for which I am exceedingly grateful. I am a daughter of the dragon king, and I am sure my father will thank you with great reward. He has great many treasures you can take. If none of these treasures would please you, you may ask him for a precious stone he holds in his mouth. Whoever holds this stone in the mouth will be able to understand the languages of all animals.”
A Story of Love and Time
A Story of Love and Time
Once upon a time, there was a small island where many beings lived. Happiness, Sorrow, Knowledge, and Love, along with other Emotions, lived on this island.
One day, the Emotions learned the island was about to sink. Everyone then prepared to leave the island, except Love.
Love insisted that she would stay until the very last minute.
A few days later, when the island was about to sink, Love thought of asking for help. At that time, she saw Wealth passing by in a big ship.
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'Student Rules' the edited version of 'Teachings for Enlightening Children.' (zhengjian.org)
Hello and welcome, my name is Grace Mann, today’s Ancient Tale of Wisdom, is the final of the 3 part series – ‘Teachings for Enlightening Children.‘
Teachings for Enlightening Children (Xun Meng Wen) was one of the Chinese classic texts for educating children on observing etiquette and rules and cultivating benevolence in society. It was originally written by an intellectual named Mr. Li Yuxiu (1662¡V1722) during Emperor Kang Xi’s (1654-1722) reign in the Qing Dynasty (1636-1912). It was then edited by Mr. Jia Cunren in the Qing Dynasty, who changed the title to Student Rules. Arranged in simple three-character verses, these teachings detail the rules in a variety of settings and is the second most influential text for children; with the most influential being Three Character Classic (1)) Teachings for Enlightening Children, which teaches filial piety, respect, cautiousness, honesty, forbearance, and tolerance, etc.
China was once called “The Nation of Etiquette and Morality.” Though, during the great Cultural Revolution, all spiritual and moral teachings were trampled and desecrated, thus, the beautiful Chinese traditional etiquette and morality has suffered tremendously. In today’s China, adults have little knowledge of the morals that even little children knew in ancient times.
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