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The Banished Immortal
By: Du Fu (杜甫, 712–770), Tang Dynasty poet
Sep 12 • 
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Life Drifts Like Dust
By: Tao Yuanming (陶渊明, 365–427), Eastern Jin Dynasty poet and recluse
Sep 10 • 
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A Humble Room, Lofty in Spirit
By: Liu Yuxi (刘禹锡, 772–842), Tang dynasty poet and essayist
Sep 8 • 
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Willows by the Curved Pond
By: He Zhu (贺铸, 1052–1125), Song dynasty lyricist
Sep 5 • 
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Drunk Among Blossoms, Reluctant to Return
By: Xin Qiji (辛弃疾, 1140–1207), Southern Song dynasty poet and statesman
Sep 3 • 
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The River Washes Heroes Away
By: Yang Shen (杨慎, 1488–1559), Ming dynasty scholar and poet
Sep 1 • 
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August 2025

On Loving the Lotus
By: Zhou Dunyi (周敦颐, 1017–1073), Song Dynasty philosopher and essayist
Aug 29 • 
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The Way: Ruling by Emptiness and Stillness
By: Han Fei (韩非, c. 280–233 BCE), Legalist Philosopher
Aug 27 • 
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Peach Blossom Spring
By: Tao Yuanming (陶渊明, 365–427), Eastern Jin poet and recluse
Aug 25 • 
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Two Children Debate About the Sun
By: Liezi (列子, c. 4th century BCE), Daoist Philosopher
Aug 23 • 
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On Teachers
By: Han Yu (韩愈, 768–824), Tang Dynasty Scholar
Aug 21 • 
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March 2025

Water Melody
By: Su Shi (苏轼, 1037-1101 AD), Song Dynasty Poet
Mar 9 • 
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