Chinese Stories And Their Wisdoms
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My Passion For Chinese Stories...
I've always loved Chinese stories since childhood. My passion for them is still burning hot, even I'm well over 30 now. Not only they entertain, but the stories have a lot of good insights, wisdom, lessons, moral and ethics which we can learn from. As a trainer, I use stories to create better impact in my delivery, and my students love them very much.
Rather than keeping the stories to myself, I want to share it with the world. One reason been, it's an honor for me to promote a culture of which me and my family are rooted. I mean, how can I call myself a Chinese if I don't promote Chinese stories and culture?
Thus, I've created a website with free membership, and anyone from any part of the world can log in to read these wonderful stories and be inspired in their daily lives. It's totally free for full access. No upgrades, no trial, nor is there any back end offers, except for some banner advertisements etc.
Moreover, I'm adding in 5 new stories every week so that you'll be continually inspired, and I can share more and more stories as we go along.
To find out what kind of stories you'll find there, continue reading this lens. I've included some samples of the stories from the site.
And if you want to enjoy more stories, which runs by the hundreds by now, you can log on to www.ChineseStoryWisdom.com
Rather than keeping the stories to myself, I want to share it with the world. One reason been, it's an honor for me to promote a culture of which me and my family are rooted. I mean, how can I call myself a Chinese if I don't promote Chinese stories and culture?
Thus, I've created a website with free membership, and anyone from any part of the world can log in to read these wonderful stories and be inspired in their daily lives. It's totally free for full access. No upgrades, no trial, nor is there any back end offers, except for some banner advertisements etc.
Moreover, I'm adding in 5 new stories every week so that you'll be continually inspired, and I can share more and more stories as we go along.
To find out what kind of stories you'll find there, continue reading this lens. I've included some samples of the stories from the site.
And if you want to enjoy more stories, which runs by the hundreds by now, you can log on to www.ChineseStoryWisdom.com
Contents at a Glance
How Much Is The Shoe?
Category: Funny (http://www.ChineseStoryWisdom.com)
During the Five Dynasties Period (907-960), there were Feng Yue and He Ning, who were both officers in the Zhong Shu Province.
One day, Feng Yue asked He Ning, "I see that the shoe you're wearing is new. How much is it?"
Knowing Feng Yue was impatient by nature, He Ning lifted his left leg very slowly and said, "900 coins."
Feng Yue immediately turned to his staff and scolded them, "I asked you to buy me a pair of shoe that day. Why is it that you use up 1,800 coins?"
Before his staff can reply, He Ning lifted up his right leg in a very slow manner and said, "This one is also 900 coins!"
Lesson To Be Learned:
Patience is a virtue. Before making conclusion about something, it is good to wait and listen to the whole story first before responding.
One day, Feng Yue asked He Ning, "I see that the shoe you're wearing is new. How much is it?"
Knowing Feng Yue was impatient by nature, He Ning lifted his left leg very slowly and said, "900 coins."
Feng Yue immediately turned to his staff and scolded them, "I asked you to buy me a pair of shoe that day. Why is it that you use up 1,800 coins?"
Before his staff can reply, He Ning lifted up his right leg in a very slow manner and said, "This one is also 900 coins!"
Lesson To Be Learned:
Patience is a virtue. Before making conclusion about something, it is good to wait and listen to the whole story first before responding.
Surround Wei To Save Zhao
Category: Strategy (http://www.ChineseStoryWisdom.com)
In the Warring States Period (475-221BCE), the state of Wei became stronger under the reign of King Hui.
King Hui ordered his general, Pang Juan to lead the troop to attack the state of Zhao.
The Wei army surrounded Zhao's capital, Han Dan.
King Cheng Hou of Zhao knew that they were unable to resist Wei's army, and thought of a plan.
He offered the land in Zhong San area to the state of Qi, with the condition that the Qi's help them fight the Wei army.
When the King of Qi receive the proposal, he immediately ordered his general, Tian Ji and his military strategist, Sun Bing to lead the Qi army to help Zhao.
"Let's hide our army on the way, and spread rumours that we are attacking the state of Wei. The Wei army will surely pull back their army to save their state. While they are retreating, we'll ambush them," Sun Bing suggested.
Tian Ji accepted plan and did exactly what Sun Bing proposed.
When Pang Juan heard of the rumours that the Qi were attacking Wei, he quickly order his troop to retreat and return to Wei to defend against Qi's army.
Unknowingly and in haste, Pang fell into Sun Bing's scheme and they were ambushed on the way, and Pang was shot died by the arrows in the ambush. Zhao was thus relieved from Wei's attack.
Lesson To Be Learned:
This is one of the thirty-six strategems in the Chinese war of arts.
Sometimes, it is not advisable to go head on against the enemy. Instead, focus on their weak points, e.g. attacking Wei which was empty, to overcome their strong points, e.g. the Wei army in Zhao.
That way, the enemy's attention will be diverted, and they have no choice but to try to defend their weak points.
However, in this case, Sun Bing was one step ahead - they didn't even attack Wei, but just created rumours that they are attacking Wei, to divert Pang's attention back to the state.
King Hui ordered his general, Pang Juan to lead the troop to attack the state of Zhao.
The Wei army surrounded Zhao's capital, Han Dan.
King Cheng Hou of Zhao knew that they were unable to resist Wei's army, and thought of a plan.
He offered the land in Zhong San area to the state of Qi, with the condition that the Qi's help them fight the Wei army.
When the King of Qi receive the proposal, he immediately ordered his general, Tian Ji and his military strategist, Sun Bing to lead the Qi army to help Zhao.
"Let's hide our army on the way, and spread rumours that we are attacking the state of Wei. The Wei army will surely pull back their army to save their state. While they are retreating, we'll ambush them," Sun Bing suggested.
Tian Ji accepted plan and did exactly what Sun Bing proposed.
When Pang Juan heard of the rumours that the Qi were attacking Wei, he quickly order his troop to retreat and return to Wei to defend against Qi's army.
Unknowingly and in haste, Pang fell into Sun Bing's scheme and they were ambushed on the way, and Pang was shot died by the arrows in the ambush. Zhao was thus relieved from Wei's attack.
Lesson To Be Learned:
This is one of the thirty-six strategems in the Chinese war of arts.
Sometimes, it is not advisable to go head on against the enemy. Instead, focus on their weak points, e.g. attacking Wei which was empty, to overcome their strong points, e.g. the Wei army in Zhao.
That way, the enemy's attention will be diverted, and they have no choice but to try to defend their weak points.
However, in this case, Sun Bing was one step ahead - they didn't even attack Wei, but just created rumours that they are attacking Wei, to divert Pang's attention back to the state.
The Dragon
Category: Cultural (http://www.ChineseStoryWisdom.com)
Long, long time ago, China was a tribal society. Each tribe worshipped their own totem, as a symbolic representation of their tribes.
Some worshipped the tiger totem, some ox while some worhipped the snake.
Later, all these tribes combined and merged as one.
"Since we are now one family, we should have a single totem to represent us. What do you think our totem should be?" the leader of the new tribe asked his people.
"Use the eagle!"
"No, it should be ox!"
"Use our snake!"
"No, no, we say use the deer!"
Many suggestions were given and none of them could compromise.
"Alright, please don't quarrel. Since we are merged from many different tribes, we'll create a new totem by combining the different parts of the totems from the old tribes. Do you agree with this?" asked the leader.
The people agreed and they started designing the new totem.
They use the snake as the body, with the fish scale. They then added the ears of the ox; antlers of the deer; whiskers of the goat; claw of the eagles etc.
"Wow, this beast really look awesome!"
"What should we call it?"
"Let's call it the dragon."
Thus, people began to worhsip the dragon as their new totem. They related forces of nature like thunder, lightning and rain with this creature.
One day, they saw lightning in the sky.
"Look, the dragon has transmitted into lightning and flown up to the sky!" exclaimed the people.
Then it began to rain.
"Wow, the dragon has brought us rain!"
Since then, they are even more convinced that the dragon was endowed with heavenly powers and was worshipped like god.
Lesson To Be Learned:
Althought worshipping of dragon is no longer a practice, it is still occupies an important position in the Chinese society...
The Chinese called themselves as the descendants of the dragon (Long De Chuan Ren), and dragon dance is still very popular during festive sessions. The dragon boat race during the 5th lunar month is still an important event.
A lot of cultural buildings and temples are still decorated with dragon carvings.
Some worshipped the tiger totem, some ox while some worhipped the snake.
Later, all these tribes combined and merged as one.
"Since we are now one family, we should have a single totem to represent us. What do you think our totem should be?" the leader of the new tribe asked his people.
"Use the eagle!"
"No, it should be ox!"
"Use our snake!"
"No, no, we say use the deer!"
Many suggestions were given and none of them could compromise.
"Alright, please don't quarrel. Since we are merged from many different tribes, we'll create a new totem by combining the different parts of the totems from the old tribes. Do you agree with this?" asked the leader.
The people agreed and they started designing the new totem.
They use the snake as the body, with the fish scale. They then added the ears of the ox; antlers of the deer; whiskers of the goat; claw of the eagles etc.
"Wow, this beast really look awesome!"
"What should we call it?"
"Let's call it the dragon."
Thus, people began to worhsip the dragon as their new totem. They related forces of nature like thunder, lightning and rain with this creature.
One day, they saw lightning in the sky.
"Look, the dragon has transmitted into lightning and flown up to the sky!" exclaimed the people.
Then it began to rain.
"Wow, the dragon has brought us rain!"
Since then, they are even more convinced that the dragon was endowed with heavenly powers and was worshipped like god.
Lesson To Be Learned:
Althought worshipping of dragon is no longer a practice, it is still occupies an important position in the Chinese society...
The Chinese called themselves as the descendants of the dragon (Long De Chuan Ren), and dragon dance is still very popular during festive sessions. The dragon boat race during the 5th lunar month is still an important event.
A lot of cultural buildings and temples are still decorated with dragon carvings.
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