The will of a millionaire- the richness of morality

Posted by Grace Mann on Tuesday, August 3rd, 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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Two Artists – bring joy and beauty to the world

Posted by Grace Mann on Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
 
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At that moment, one famous artist disappeared from the world, while two happy artists with their hearts well-connected, worked harmoniously, to bring joy and beauty to all corners of the world. (Image courtesy Wikipedia Commons)

SOH’s Ancient Tales of Wisdom brings stories that enrich the core of our essential nature.  Today’s storyline reveals of how a life lived with conscious kindness and humility always wins the prize, be it in seen and unseen, or told and untold ways.

Welcome to the SOH Radio Network, the home of Ancient Tales of Wisdom. Hello again, this is Grace Mann. Today’s story from Ancient China is simply titled: Two Artists.

There was once an old artist who had two equally diligent and gifted students. He taught them everything he knew and, eventually, they became quite famous. They were Master Zhang and Master Ding.

After their teacher passed away, Master Zhang and Master Ding both wanted to explore their artistic futures. Before they parted, Master Zhang said, “Our teacher used to say that you and I are equal in our abilities. Why don’t we each bring our best piece back here after five years? Then we can take a look and decide who is better.”

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Be strict with yourself

Posted by Michael Anderson on Friday, July 23rd, 2010
 
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Stories worth gold ! Ancient tales of wisdom epitomizes harmony in audio. Narrated stories of courage, nobility, honor, 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 brings forth the understandings of humbleness and the great strides that can be made with a change in perspective, based on living life with higher principles. We all want to be treated well and with respect, but do we truly know how to treat others well and with respect ?  Please enjoy another humble offering of kindness and Ren ( forbearance) from the SOH Radio 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.

Chinese Architecture, a miniature of the cosmos

Posted by Grace Mann on Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
 
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The Temple of Heaven, literally known as the Altar of Heaven, is a complex of Taoist buildings situated in the southeastern of Beijing.(Courtesy Ivan Walsh.Flickr)

The Temple of Heaven, literally known as the Altar of Heaven, is a complex of Taoist buildings situated in the southeastern region of Beijing.(Courtesy Ivan Walsh/Flickr)

Throughout ancient Chinese history, Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism has aligned all things between the heavens, the earth and human beings. Our narrative today discusses how Chinese architects consciously and respectfully harmonized their buildings with the environment – and mankind with their world and the heavens.

This is Grace Mann.  Today in Ancient Tales of Wisdom, our storyline is a little different, and it tells of ancient China’s architecture and its correlation and harmony between the heavens and earth.  It is entitled Chinese Architecture, a Miniature of the Cosmos.

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