A Holiday Gift Enjoyable All Year Around:Masterpiece Podcasts – Collection of Chinese Classic Novels
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At a time when our nation is portrayed as increasingly polarized, media often ignore viewpoints and stories that are worthy of attention. American Thought Leaders, hosted by The Epoch Times Senior Editor Jan Jekielek, features in-depth discussions with some of America’s most influential thought leaders on pertinent issues facing our nation today.
“Pornography is like a silent epidemic … but nobody wants to talk about it much,” says child protection advocate Kristen Jenson.
She’s the author of the “Good Pictures Bad Pictures” series of read-aloud books that teach children how to recognize and reject pornography.
In America, kids are encountering porn at younger and younger ages—often without their parents knowing, Jenson says. Once a child has a smartphone, it is only a matter of time until the child is exposed to porn—often by other children. And it’s having a devastating impact on their impressionable young minds, Jenson says.
“Every school bus in America is a triple X theater because children are showing pornography to other children in buses. I’ve heard so many stories of five-year-olds getting shown hardcore pornography on a school bus,” she says.
Retroactive studies found that the average age kids first view pornography is around 11 years old, but Jenson concluded from her work and research that the average age is much lower.
In our in-depth interview, she walks me through many aspects of porn consumption and how children are impacted by it: How does porn affect children’s overall development and their chances of meaningful sexual relationships later on in life? How does porn affect children’s mental health? How does it affect their sexual health? Do children get addicted to porn? How are girls impacted by porn? How do sexual predators use porn as a grooming tool for kids?
Violent porn, in particular, is a huge problem in itself, Jenson said. By the age of 18, the vast majority of teenagers—about 80 percent—have been exposed to violent porn: “That’s the main fare out there. It’s violent porn. It’s hitting, it’s slapping, hair-pulling, strangling.”
Many children’s perception of sex is poisoned by violent pornography. She told me a story of a girl who was kissed by her 12-year-old boyfriend for the first time: “And he strangled her because that’s what he’d seen in porn.”
It is perhaps unsurprising then that there has been a steep increase in what is called child-on-child sexual abuse over the last decade. In fact, about 70 percent of all sexual child abuse cases are now child-on-child, she said: “Kids love to imitate. When you add in the factor of pornography … it is not surprising that some of these children want to go ahead and act out what they see in pornography,” Jenson says.
So what should parents do to protect their children?
Simply telling your children that porn is bad is not good enough, she said. Children need to be given three basic things: a vocabulary to talk about pornography, a warning against it, and a plan of what to do when they are exposed to it.
To help parents in this endeavor, she wrote her book series “Good Pictures, Bad Pictures.” These books, geared to different age groups, are meant as a tool to help parents with such conversations: “The point is to model parents talking to their children. It’s really important to open that conversation.”
“One of the most loving things that you can do for your child is to give them a defense against not only pornography, but all forms of sexual exploitation,” she says.
Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
Journey to the West(Voice-Over-Painting)
One of most popular Chinese Classical Novels, written 500 years ago. It depicts an epic spiritual and physical pilgrimage, by 5 Buddha’s Disciples, that lasted 14 years, covered thousands of miles, endured 81 tribulations and finally reached divine enlightenment. From the origin of the Universe to the planning and undertaking of the jouney to the climax ending, the novel presents a panoramic holistic view of the Chinese civilization.
One of most popular Chinese Classical Novels, written 500 years ago. It depicts an epic spiritual and physical pilgrimage, by 5 Buddha’s Disciples, that lasted 14 years, covered thousands of miles, endured 81 tribulations and finally reached divine enlightenment. From the origin of the Universe to the planning and undertaking of the jouney to the climax ending, the novel presents a panoramic holisticview of the Chinese civilization. *AI-translated from Chinese text”Xi You Ji”(Public Domain);
*Narrated by 2 AI voices in dialogue(Courtesy of Google NotebookLM)
One of the most celebrated Chinese Classical Novels, written by Luo Guanzhong, 600 years ago. It rolls out an unique era in history when China was torn apart into three warring kingdoms. The novel is famous for its depictions of the three Peach Garden Sworn Brothers’ loyalty, its portrayals of brilliance of the strategists of the time, such as Zhuge Liang, its meticulous recounts of some of the most famous military battles in history, such as the Red Cliff Battle, and its detailed dissects of the strategies that enabled the underdogs in these battles to upset the corresponding military might.
One of the most celebrated Chinese Classical Novels, written by Luo Guanzhong, 600 years ago. It rolls out an unique era in history when China was torn apart into three warring kingdoms. The novel is famous for its depictions of the three Peach Garden Sworn Brothers’ loyalty, its portrayals of brilliance of the strategists of the time, such as Zhuge Liang, its meticulous recounts of some of the most famous military battles in history, such as the Red Cliff Battle, and its detailed dissects of the strategies that enabled the underdogs in these battles to upset the corresponding military might.
*AI-translated from Chinese text”San Gui Yan Yi”(Public Domain);
*Narrated by 2 AI voices in dialogue(Courtesy of Google NotebookLM)
One of the most popular Chinese Classical Novels. It tells General Yue Fei’s life story, and his lasting legacy. Yue Fei was the Grand Marshall of Song Dynasty against the Jurchern Invasion. It can be said that no other historical figure like Yue Fei evokes so much admiration and sympathy among Chinese people. Yue Fei’s heroic, patriotic endeavor, his martial art and military prowess, his brotherly love for his generals and soldiers, his unwavering loyalty to the country, his filial piety to his family, and his forbearance towards persecution and execution, all set extraordinary standards for the later generations.
One of the most popular Chinese Classical Novels. It tells General Yue Fei’s life story, and his lasting legacy. Yue Fei was the Grand Marshall of Song Dynasty against the Jurchern Invasion. It can be said that no other historical figure like Yue Fei evokes so much admiration and sympathy among Chinese people. Yue Fei’s heroic, patriotic endeavor, his martial art and military prowess, his brotherly love for his generals and soldiers, his unwavering loyalty to the country, his filial piety to his family, and his forbearance towards persecution and execution, all set extraordinary standards for the later generations.
*Narrated by 2 AI voices in dialogue(Courtesy of Google NotebookLM)
One of the most popular Chinese Classical Novels, written 500 years ago by Xu Zhonglin. It sets the Pre-Confucian,Pre-Buddhis scene 3000 years ago between the warring Shang and Zhou Dynasties and depicts a grand social and celestial upheaval that contrsts virtue vs vice, love vs lust, loyalty vs betrayal, righteousness vs corruption, benevolence vs cruelty, humility vs envy, gods vs demons, and “Mandate of Heaven” vs tyranny.
One of the most popular Chinese Classical Novels, written 500 years ago by Xu Zhonglin. It sets the Pre-Confucian,Pre-Buddhis scene 3000 years ago between the warring Shang and Zhou Dynasties and depicts a grand social and celestial upheaval that contrsts virtue vs vice, love vs lust, loyalty vs betrayal, righteousness vs corruption, benevolence vs cruelty, humility vs envy, gods vs demons, and “Mandate of Heaven” vs tyranny. **AI Contribution:Courtesy of Google NotebookLM
Romance of Sui and Tang Dynasties
One of the most popular Chinese Classical Novels by Chu Renhuo. It is a fictionalized account of the turbulent transition from the collapse of the Sui dynasty to the rise of the Tang dynasty. One striking and unique aspect of the novel is that it tells the stories of the women of the era as much as the men: different walks of life, various colours and stripes, from loyal wives, to devoted daughters; from martial women to romantic heroines; from political manipulators to cunning queens, such as Mulan, Wu Zetian and Yang Guifei and so on. All had their own stories, the good, the bad and the ugly. The novel dramatizes how personal ambition, loyalty, love, jealousy, and moral choices, men and women alike, tangle in karmic cycles and shape history.
One of the most popular Chinese Classical Novels by Chu Renhuo. It is a fictionalized account of the turbulent transition from the collapse of the Sui dynasty to the rise of the Tang dynasty. One striking and unique aspect of the novel is that it tells the stories of the women of the era as much as the men: different walks of life, various colours and stripes, from loyal wives, to devoted daughters; from martial women to romantic heroines; from political manipulators to cunning queens, such as Mulan, Wu Zetian and Yang Guifei and so on. All had their own stories, the good, the bad and the ugly. The novel dramatizes how personal ambition, loyalty, love, jealousy, and moral choices, men and women alike, tangle in karmic cycles and shape history.
**AI Contribution: Courtesy of Google NotebookLM**
Considered the Pinacle of Chinese Literature this novel is an 18th-century Chinese masterpiece by Cao Xueqin. It chronicles the rise and fall of the noble Jia clan, focusing on the tragic love triangle between the idealistic Jia Baoyu and his cousins Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai, set against a backdrop of opulence and eventual familial ruin. The novel presents a thought-provoking view that wealth, fame, career, and romantic love are dream-like, fleeting, and “transient”. Only being virtuous can make a difference.
Considered the Pinacle of Chinese Literature this novel is an 18th-century Chinese masterpiece by Cao Xueqin. It chronicles the rise and fall of the noble Jia clan, focusing on the tragic love triangle between the idealistic Jia Baoyu and his cousins Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai, set against a backdrop of opulence and eventual familial ruin. The novel presents a thought-provoking view that wealth, fame, career, and romantic love are dream-like, fleeting, and “transient”. Only being virtuous can make a difference. **AI Contribution: Courtesy of Google NotebookLM
This novel tells Jigong’s life stories – his yuoth, his cultivation and enlightment, his “ragged and mad” appearance, his comedian demeanour, and the miracles he practiced to help the needies and punish the bullies.
This novel tells Jigong’s life stories – his yuoth, his cultivation and enlightment, his “ragged and mad” appearance, his comedian demeanour, and the miracles he practiced to help the needies and punish the bullies.
**AI Contribution: Courtesy of Google NotebookLM
The Generals of the Yang Family
This novel a legendary saga based on the 10th-century Northern Song Dynasty, focusing on a family of loyal warriors—including Yang Ye, his seven sons, and female generals—who sacrifice their lives to defend China against the Liao dynasty. Known for supreme loyalty, they fight against foreign invaders and internal court corruption, spanning generations of sacrifice, particularly highlighted by the widows who later take up arms.
This Chinese Classic Novel by Xiong Damu is a legendary saga based on the 10th-century Northern Song Dynasty, focusing on a family of loyal warriors—including Yang Ye, his seven sons, and female generals—who sacrifice their lives to defend China against the Liao dynasty. Known for supreme loyalty, they fight against foreign invaders and internal court corruption, spanning generations of sacrifice, particularly highlighted by the widows who later take up arms. **AI Contribution: Courtesy of Google NotebookLM**Contents generated from the original Chinese text
The Eight Immortals Travel East(Journey to the East)
The Eight Immortals Travel East or Journey to the East (《东游记》), is a famous 16th-century Chinese mythological novel detailing the adventures of eight Taoist deities. The most famous story within it is the Immortals’ journey to Penglai Island, where they famously crossed the East Sea, each using their unique, enchanted treasures to show their supernatural abilities.
The Eight Immortals Travel East or Journey to the East (《东游记》), is a famous 16th-century Chinese mythological novel detailing the adventures of eight Taoist deities. The most famous story within it is the Immortals’ journey to Penglai Island, where they famously crossed the East Sea, each using their unique, enchanted treasures to show their supernatural abilities.
Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio
Selected stories from “Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio” (also known as Liaozhai Zhiyi) written by Pu Songling in the late 17th to early 18th century. It is considered the pinnacle of classical Chinese fiction for its elegant prose and masterful blending of the mundane with the magical.
Selected stories from “Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio”
(also known as Liaozhai Zhiyi) written by Pu Songling in the late 17th to early 18th century. It is considered the pinnacle of classical Chinese fiction for its elegant prose and masterful blending of the mundane with the magical.
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