Philosophy & Religion
174 articlesWood Carving
Wood carving is a traditional Chinese sculptural art form with a history spanning over 7,000 years.
Sui Dynasty
The Sui Dynasty was a short-lived imperial dynasty in China that unified the country after nearly three centuries of division.
Lu Jiuyuan
Lu Jiuyuan (1139-1193) was a prominent Chinese philosopher and educator who founded the School of the Mind (Xinxue) during the Southern Song Dynasty.
Zhang Qian
Chinese diplomat and explorer who played a crucial role in opening the Silk Road during the Western Han Dynasty.
Huang Zongxi
Chinese philosopher, historian, and political thinker of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties.
The Book of Poetry
The Book of Poetry is the oldest existing collection of Chinese poetry, dating from the Western Zhou to the Spring and Autumn periods.
The Investiture of the Gods
A classic Chinese mythological novel blending history, folklore, and religion.
Wang Yangming
Wang Yangming was a Ming dynasty scholar-official, military general, and influential philosopher who founded the School of the Mind (Xin Xue).
Yin and Yang
The ancient Chinese philosophical concept of complementary yet opposing forces that shape the universe and all natural phenomena.
Zheng He
Chinese admiral and explorer who led seven maritime expeditions to Southeast Asia, South Asia, and East Africa during the Ming Dynasty.
Printing Technology
The invention of printing in China revolutionized information dissemination and knowledge sharing across the world.
Book of Rites
The Book of Rites is a collection of texts describing the social forms, administration, and ceremonial rites of ancient China.
Tea Ceremony
Tea Ceremony is a cultural practice focused on the appreciation of tea aesthetics and its philosophical significance.
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.
Ancient Town of Fenghuang
A well-preserved historic town in Hunan Province, known for its ethnic minority culture, ancient architecture, and scenic river views.
The Book of History (Shang Shu)
The Book of History is one of the Five Classics of ancient Chinese literature, containing documents and speeches from early Chinese history.
Shang Dynasty
The Shang Dynasty was the second dynasty of China, ruling from approximately 1600 to 1046 BCE, known for its bronze work, oracle bone inscriptions, and contributions to Chinese civilization.
Chengyu (Chinese Idioms)
Chengyu are fixed expressions in Chinese that typically consist of four characters and carry profound cultural and historical meanings.
Shaolin Temple
The Shaolin Temple is a renowned Buddhist monastery in Henan Province, China, famous for its association with Chinese martial arts.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy representing the origin of the universe and the interplay of yin and yang.