Philosophy & Religion

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The Great Learning

A classic Confucian text that forms part of the Four Books and has profoundly influenced Chinese education and philosophy.

Wood Carving

Wood carving is a traditional Chinese sculptural art form with a history spanning over 7,000 years.

Taoism

Taoism is an indigenous Chinese philosophical and religious tradition centered on the concept of 'Dao' (the Way) and the pursuit of immortality.

Cheng Hao

Cheng Hao was a prominent Neo-Confucian philosopher and educator during the Northern Song Dynasty, known as one of the founders of Song Confucianism.

I Ching (Book of Changes)

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

Mencius

Mencius was a Chinese philosopher who is often credited as the most famous Confucian after Confucius himself.

Hanfu

Hanfu is the traditional clothing of the Han Chinese people with a history spanning over 3,000 years.

Face/Off

A 1997 action thriller directed by John Woo about an FBI agent and a terrorist who undergo surgical face swapping.

Wang Yangming

Wang Yangming was a Ming dynasty scholar-official, military general, and influential philosopher who founded the School of the Mind (Xin Xue).

Bronze Ware

Ancient Chinese metalwork with significant cultural and historical importance spanning from the Neolithic period to 2000 years ago.

Mozi

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

Lacquerware

Lacquerware is a traditional craft involving the application of lacquer to create durable, decorative objects with a rich history spanning thousands of years.

Logicians School

The Logicians School was a philosophical tradition in ancient China focused on logic, language, and epistemology.

Go (Weiqi)

Go is an ancient board game that originated in China over 4,000 years ago and has become a popular strategic game worldwide.

Silk

Silk is a natural protein fiber produced by silkworms, historically significant in Chinese culture and global trade.

Han Yu

Han Yu was a prominent Chinese writer, poet, and philosopher of the Tang Dynasty, known as a leader of the Classical Prose Movement.

Thangka

Thangka is a Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton or silk appliqué depicting religious subjects.

Grass Weaving

Traditional Chinese handicraft using grass and other plant fibers to create various items.

Shadow Puppetry

Shadow puppetry is an ancient Chinese art form using translucent leather figures to create animated stories on a screen.

Tai Chi

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