Chinese folklore is full of ancient stories of cultivation, immortals and taoists. These stories reflect the depth to which the concept of cultivation permeates the whole of Chinese culture, tradition and history. These stories are not directly related to Falun Gong, but are included on Clear Harmony because they are of interest to western people, providing an insight into the deep cultural tradition of cultivation practices in China.

Chinese folklore is full of ancient stories of cultivation, immortals and taoists. These stories reflect the depth to which the concept of cultivation permeates the whole of Chinese culture, tradition and history. These stories are not directly related to Falun Gong, but are included on Clear Harmony because they are of interest to western people, providing an insight into the deep cultural tradition of cultivation practices in China.

Author: Shui Zhi (Tokyo, Japan)

..I painted this picture with a reverent heart. I hope that this picture can make those people who have been far away from believing in gods feel the solemnity and the magnificence of gods again.

Chinese folklore is full of ancient stories of cultivation, immortals and taoists. These stories reflect the depth to which the concept of cultivation permeates the whole of Chinese culture, tradition and history. These stories are not directly related to Falun Gong, but are included on Clear Harmony because they are of interest to western people, providing an insight into the deep cultural tradition of cultivation practices in China.

Wang Yuan, also named Fangping, was born in the region of Dong Hai. He was promoted to several senior positions in the imperial system. Later in his life he left his position and started to cultivate the Tao in remote mountains. In the end he achieved consummation [enlightenment].

The return of Wenji made a great contribution to the preservation of ancient Chinese culture. So "Wenji Returns to China" is a celebrated page in Chinese history.