sugiarto, Author at The Epoch Times (Singapore)

Dizi Gui (弟子规) : The Truth About Gossip and Light Promises

Dizi Gui (Standards for Being a Good Student and Child) is an ancient Chinese text for children that teaches moral values and proper etiquette. It

Photo 2: Scenery by Goh Siew Guan, UOB Painting of the Year Award Winner.

The 5 Pillars of Art Appreciation

Do you recall the article, “How to Evaluate Good Art?” published in the 17 – 30 October 2014 issue of the Epoch Times? This article

‘Ship of Fools’

Art Speaks is the Epoch Times’ global art exploration project. Here we explore works of art created before 1900 from all parts of the world

The Cultural Revolution of Chinese New Year

For ethnic Chinese, a typical Chinese New Year would involve gathering with family members at your elders’ house, cracking nuts and tangerines open while watching

The Prime Minister of the Lu State, Ji Wenzi, was known for his thriftiness and strict conduct, and was deeply respected by his people.

Dizi Gui (弟子规) : Pay Attention to Cleanliness and Thrift Rather Than Luxury

By Vibrant Dot Staff Dizi Gui (Standards for Being a Good Student and Child) is a traditional Chinese classic for children that teaches morals and

Dizi Gui (弟子规) : Respect The Elders With Modesty

Dizi Gui (Standards for Being a Good Student and Child) is a traditional Chinese textbook for children that teaches children morals and proper etiquette. Dizi

Dizi Gui (弟子规) :Treating Elders With Respect

Dizi Gui (Standards for Being a Good Student and Child) is a traditional Chinese textbook for children that teaches children morals and proper etiquette. Dizi

Dizi Gui(弟子规) : A Simple Diet Enables a Healthy Life

Dizi Gui (Standards for Being a Good Student and Child) is a traditional Chinese classic for children that teaches morals and proper etiquette. In Chapter

Brave and selflesss, Mo Niang devoted herself to protecting and rescuing her family and fellow villagers at sea.

Dizi Gui (弟子规) : Regard Everyone as Family

By Vibrant Dot Staff Dizi Gui (Standards for Being a Good Student and Child) is a traditional Chinese textbook for children that teaches children morals

At the tender age of four, Kong Rong had already learnt to share the larger pears with his siblings.

Dizi Gui(弟子规): Value Sibling Ties Over Material Gain

Dizi Gui (Standards for Being a Good Student and Child) is a traditional Chinese textbook for children that teaches children morals and proper etiquette.

Qi Jiguang (1528 - 1588) and his fearless Qi Army defended China’s east coast from a raid by Japanese pirates (wokou) during the Ming Dynasty.

Dizi Gui(弟子规): Do Not Pursue or Indulge in Vanity

Dizi Gui (Standards for Being a Good Student and Child) is a traditional Chinese textbook for children that teaches children morals and proper etiquette. In

Emperor Han Wendi (Western Han Dynasty) tastes his mother’s herbal medicine first, to ensure it is not too hot before feeding it to his sick mother.

Dizi Gui (弟子规): Care For Parents Till the End, Without Leaving Behind Regrets

Dizi Gui (Standards for Being a Good Student and Child) is a traditional Chinese textbook for children that teaches children morals and proper etiquette. Dizi

Sleep to a Better Day

Everybody understands the importance of sleep to our overall health. After a good night’s sleep, we wake up refreshed and ready to face the challenge

Fun Time | Oil on Canvas | 50 x 90cm | 2014 (Courtesy of Huang Xiong Wen)

An Art Critique on Giant Panda Artwork

Huang Xiong Wen is a successful professional painter, famous for his paintings of human figures, animals and landscapes. He graduated in 1992 from the faculty

Every year, a new wave of university graduates enters the workforce, but many struggle to find jobs in a system that has an oversupply of university graduates. Source: ABBAS MOMANI/AFP/Getty Images

The Philosophy of Shibusawa Eiichi, Father of Japan’s Modern Economy (Part 6)

Shibusawa felt that the problem was that higher education workers were not willing to take up lower education jobs. While this desire is understandable and

The Secret to Happiness: It’s Simpler Than You Think

With its winding mountain trails, silver streams, and green and gold rice terraces, the scenic Sapa Valley of Vietnam appears to be an eden. But

Social Activism in Singapore: The Death Penalty and LGBTQ Rights

The efforts of social activists are always seen in different lights by their supporters and opponents. While they are universally lauded for improving humanity by

How Confucius’ Teachings Guided the Creation of Japan’s Modern Economy: Part 4

Continued from Part 3: The father of Japan’s capitalist economy is Shibusawa Eiichi (涩泽荣一) (1840- 1931), a highly respected Japanese industrialist. Guided by his study of Confucius’

How Confucius’ Teachings Guided the Creation of Japan’s Modern Economy: Part 5

Continued from Part 4: The father of Japan’s capitalist economy is Shibusawa Eiichi (涩泽荣一) (1840-1931), a highly respected Japanese industrialist. Guided by his study of Confucius’ Analects,