Philosophy & Religion
174 articlesSpring Festival Customs
Traditional customs and practices surrounding the Chinese New Year celebration.
Mount Huangshan
Mount Huangshan is a renowned mountain range in Anhui Province, China, celebrated for its granite peaks, pine trees, hot springs, and sea of clouds.
Zhangjiajie City
Zhangjiajie is a prefecture-level city in Hunan Province, China, renowned for its unique quartz sandstone peak forest landscapes and as home to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.
Dream of the Red Chamber
A classic Chinese novel exploring love, family, and social decline during the Qing Dynasty.
Wudang Kung Fu
A traditional Chinese martial art with deep roots in Taoist philosophy and practices.
Zhou Dynasty
The Zhou Dynasty was the longest-lasting dynasty in Chinese history, ruling from approximately 1046 BCE to 256 BCE.
Taoism
Taoism is an indigenous Chinese philosophical and religious tradition centered on the concept of 'Dao' (the Way) and the pursuit of immortality.
Cheng Yi
Northern Song dynasty philosopher and one of the founders of Neo-Confucianism.
Cantonese Embroidery
Cantonese Embroidery, one of China's Four Great Embroideries, is a traditional handicraft with over a thousand years of history originating from Guangdong Province.
Chinese Calligraphy
Chinese calligraphy is a traditional art form using brush and ink to create aesthetically pleasing writing.
The Art of War
Ancient Chinese military treatise by Sun Tzu, one of the most influential strategy texts in world history.
Ancestor Worship
Ancestor worship is a traditional Chinese practice of venerating deceased family members and cultural heroes.
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is the most important traditional holiday in China, marking the beginning of a new lunar year.
The Eclectic School (Zajia)
The Eclectic School was a philosophical tradition in ancient China that synthesized teachings from various schools of thought.
Gunpowder
Gunpowder, one of China's Four Great Inventions, revolutionized warfare and technological development worldwide.
Siheyuan
Traditional Chinese courtyard residence with a history spanning thousands of years.
Xunzi
Xunzi was an influential Chinese Confucian philosopher who developed a systematic philosophy emphasizing ritual, education, and human potential.
Mount Qingcheng
A sacred Taoist mountain in Sichuan province, China, renowned for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.
Shangsi Festival
Shangsi Festival, celebrated on the third day of the third lunar month, is an ancient Chinese tradition with diverse cultural significance.
Stilt Walking
A traditional Chinese folk art form featuring performers walking on tall wooden stilts.