Category: Traditional Culture

Shen Yun Illustrates Importance of Learning From the Past, Businessman Says at Seattle Performance

SEATTLE, Wash. —Doug Broadstone is a businessman from Snohomish who had come to enjoy the unique performance of the world-class Shen Yun Performing Arts while it was playing in the Marion Oliver McCaw Hall in Seattle. Shen Yun had been featured in the Wall Street Journal two weeks previously, and Broadstone confirmed that his experience,…


Shen Yun Amazes Stamford Audience With Its Authentic Presentation of China’s Long and Illustrious History

STAMFORD, Conn.—New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts brings to its audiences a unique form of entertainment with its authentic presentation of China’s cultural history from the pre-communist era. With story-based Chinese classical and folk dances and music, Shen Yun offers an amazing experience for people of all ages. At the Palace Theatre in Stamford, the…


Reviewing 2021, Part 4: Asking the Delicate Question of ‘How?’

What is the last question that every thinking person needs to address if they are to live a full and fulfilling life? So far, we first considered where our culture stands today on spiritual matters. Then, we considered some questions: In the second article, we looked at why existence exists; then in the third article, we…


The Enigmatic Caves of Ajanta

In the remote Indian wilderness, miles from the small town of Ajanta, ancient man-made caves sit nearly 250 feet above a valley stream. It is the type of wondrous destination Westerners would expect to see in an adventurous Indiana Jones movie. Far from fictional however, the mysterious Ajanta Caves are a sacred complex of temple…


Reviewing 2021, Part 3: What Is the Meaning of My Life?

Why does existence exist? This is the first spiritual question we asked (in Part 2 of this series). The answer: because creation—the cosmos—is good, very good, and the correct response to it is joy. But there are two other spiritual questions we now need to consider. The first of these, to be discussed here in…


A Miniature World in Snow: The Invention of the Snow Globe

There is a quote that says, “To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake, it is necessary to stand out in the cold.” These days, you might get away with appreciating it in the palm of your hand in the warmth of your home, thanks to an inadvertent invention from more than 100 years ago. Not…


Ancient Tales of Wisdom: ‘Male Left, Female Right’—Yin and Yang in Traditional Culture

Ancient tales of wisdom remind us of the traditions and moral values that have been treasured all over the world. We hope the stories and messages in our Tales of Wisdom series help uplift the hearts and minds of our readers. This retold tale is one of many audio stories from the discontinued “Ancient Tales…


Arts and Culture: Can One Avoid Fate? Part 2: Fate Versus Destiny

We discussed in Part 1 of this article how fate or destiny seems to be an inescapable part of the human condition. Indeed, in the pagan myths even the gods themselves, including Zeus, seem to be subject to its power, although there is also the opportunity to avoid catastrophe by doing the right thing. Zeus…


Leading by Example: How Author J.R.R. Tolkien Put His Family First

Author J.R.R. Tolkien (1892–1973) led a full life, yet he always put his family first. For over 70 years, he created Middle-earth complete with its own geography, time, languages, and history. Alongside his writing, his vivid illustrations bring his visions into our world.  Besides his fiction, Tolkien was an Oxford don (similar to a U.S….


Programming Alert: Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra Performance

NTD Television will exclusively broadcast the 2019 Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra Concert on the NTD East, NTD West, and NTD UK channels. The 90-minute program will air on Dec. 24 and 25 on all NTD’s broadcasting platforms, including NTD.com, the NTD app, Roku, Sony Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, and others. (Find NTD on TV) Shen…