Philosophie und Religion

174 articles

Nianhua: Chinese New Year Pictures

Traditional Chinese decorative paintings popular during the New Year, reflecting folk customs and cultural beliefs.

Tiangong Kaiwu

A comprehensive Chinese encyclopedia of agriculture and industrial technologies from the 17th century.

I Ching (Book of Changes)

The I Ching is an ancient Chinese divination text and one of the oldest of the Chinese classics.

Summer Palace

The Summer Palace is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing, serving as a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design.

Guanzi

An ancient Chinese philosophical text attributed to Guan Zhong, showcasing a blend of Daoist, Legalist, and other pre-Qin philosophical schools.

Laozi

Laozi, also known as Lao-Tzu, was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer traditionally regarded as the founder of Taoism.

Mozi

Mozi was an ancient Chinese philosopher and founder of Mohism, emphasizing universal love, anti-aggression, and scientific reasoning.

Chinese Knotting

Chinese knotting is a traditional decorative handicraft art that uses a single thread to create various patterns with symbolic meanings.

Mount Huashan

Mount Huashan is one of the Five Great Mountains of China, renowned for its steep cliffs and rich cultural significance.

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy representing the origin of the universe and the interplay of yin and yang.

Zizhi Tongjian

A comprehensive Chinese historical text covering 1,362 years of Chinese history, compiled by Sima Guang and his team during the Northern Song Dynasty.

Dream of Splendor in the Eastern Capital

A detailed account of the Northern Song dynasty's capital Bianjing (modern Kaifeng) by Meng Yuanlao.

Printing Technology

The invention of printing in China revolutionized information dissemination and knowledge sharing across the world.

Mount Wuyi

Mount Wuyi is a renowned cultural and natural heritage site in Fujian Province, China, famous for its biodiversity, stunning landscapes, and rich historical significance.

Qing Dynasty

The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912.

Confucianism

A philosophical and ethical system originating from ancient China, emphasizing moral virtue, social harmony, and proper relationships.

Xingshu (Running Script)

Xingshu is a semi-cursive Chinese calligraphic style between regular script and cursive script, known for its flowing and practical nature.

Wang Fuzhi

Chinese philosopher, historian, and writer of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties.

Dagu (Great Drum)

Dagu, also known as Dundubhi, is a type of percussion instrument with both Chinese and Western variants, playing significant roles in religious, military, and musical contexts.

Dream of the Red Chamber

A classic Chinese novel exploring love, family, and social decline during the Qing Dynasty.