Insights

Mankind has the responsibility to preserve the world’s natural resources. However, the rising population and concurrent rural development can be detrimental to our natural environment. Here I would like to discuss my view on the consumption and development of the forest resources.

Camellia sinensis, these two words, the botanical name, means nothing to most people, unless they are familiar with camellia flowers or are aware that “sinensis” means “Chinese.”

Powerful words from the orthodox Old Masters are as applicable today as they were for followers of The Way during Lao Tzu’s Time. A wise practitioner, objective in his/her views, disinterested in what others say, living by the Dafa, will discover that serenity of mind is crucial to allow absorption and comprehension of the Dafa teachings.

Many modern day Chinese falsely associate the ancient Doctrine of the Mean advocated by Confucius with those so-called wise people who know what’s best for themselves, safeguarding their personal security and playing it safe in this insecure world by staying neutral, particularly when facing two polar factions.

I wanted to record some video footage of the city streets of Beijing, full of cars and people in their hustle and bustle. If I ever wanted to make a video of this trip I was going to need a lot more footage of China besides the Great Wall.

Dances in Five Chinese Tang Dynasty Costumes – From the 2003 “Sounds of Brightness” Gala in Houston

A healthy Chinese diet is based on much more than mere nutritional considerations that are so important to diet-conscious Westerners. Food for the Chinese is part of their culture, their heritage, closely linked with medicine and even the arts and politics of the ancients.

Joel and I had been very careful. We made spontaneous “U” turns and looking over our shoulders, we were fairly confident that neither of us had been followed. We decided to take my car back to downtown Beijing together and go to Joel’s hotel.