Why does the statue of Buddha suddenly bring calmness to those who have experienced suffering?

How do the Buddha statues from the Northern Qi Dynasty compare with those from the Northern Wei Dynasty?

Yi Gongzi explains how the face of the Buddha can show us what the deepest state of calmness and relaxation looks like.

How do we reach a fully relaxed state of being?

Yi Gongzi explains the meaning of the Buddha's expression of complete acceptance.

What is true and complete acceptance?

Why is it so hard to love oneself? The reason might start with the term itself.

There is an underlying message of putting others first that is inherent in the concept of self-love.

We can't truly love others until we love ourselves. So, how do we accomplish that?

A lot of what we do to take care of ourselves is based on the underlying belief that we're not good enough. That belief has to stop.

Live in your feelings for a moment. What are they telling you?

The key to feeling love is to feel the feeling of caring for someone.

When do we know if we've truly reached the point of loving ourselves?

The Family Chronicles Oral History Photo and Video Project inspires young people to dig deep and learn about their family history.

The Family Chronicles project gives young people the chance to create their own legacy.

What are the origins of International Workers' Day (Labor Day)?

When did China start celebrating Labor Day?

Dedication is the key to being a good worker.

"Peach Blossom Utopia" received the Best Short Film Award at the 2006 Handsome Monkey Animation Awards in China. In the same year, at the DigiCon 6+2 Contest sponsored by Japan Tokyo Broadcasting System, Inc., it received the First Place Golden Award.

This fisherman lives by the bank of Wuling River. Life has been hard for him. However, one day, a miracle happens.

The fisherman accidentally stumbles into a place that looks a lot like utopia, where he is welcomed and treated like an honorable guest.

The fisherman thinks he must be in heaven upon stumbling into new locale where the people entertain him with copious amounts of their best food and wine. Here, there is neither a government nor taxes looming over them and people treat one other with mutual love and respect.

The fisherman has to leave, but also wants to make sure that he can return to this wonderful place. What can he do?

Was the fisherman deceiving the others and/or himself? Did they find utopia in the end? Watch and find out.