The Spiritual Significance of Mount Hua’s Temples and Shrines. Nestled in the heart of China’s Shaanxi Province, Mount Hua (Hua Shan, 华山) is one of … Read more
Variations, Interpretations, and Cultural Significance of the Chang’e Legend. Chang’e (嫦娥), the Chinese goddess of the moon, is an essential figure in Chinese mythology and … Read more
Myths and Legends Surrounding Anqi Sheng. Anqi Sheng (安期生) is a mysterious and legendary figure in Chinese mythology and Taoist tradition, believed to be an … Read more
The Origins of the Way of the Celestial Masters Tianshi Dao, or the Way of the Celestial Masters, lays the foundations for what will be … Read more
History and facts of the Yellow Turbans Rebellion against the Han Dynasty The revolt of the Yellow Turbans, 黄巾之乱, or the Yellow Scarves Rebellion, is the first … Read more
Origin: The quotation is from Chapter 64 of the Tao Te Ching ascribed to Laozi. Meaning: even the longest and most difficult ventures have a … Read more
Meaning: of a person who has limited outlook and life experience. From Zhuangzi. 莊子/秋水 Zhuang Zhou (commonly known as Zhuangzi, 庄子, literally “Master Zhuang”), was … Read more
A Look into the Practices of Taoists and Buddhists During the Festival The Hungry Ghost Festival, also known as the Ghost Festival, is a significant … Read more
Taiji fishing village is situated on a bend of the Bijiang river, near Nuodeng, in Yunlong County, Prefecture of Dali, Yunnan. The village is shaped … Read more
The Artistry and Fine Workmanship of Ancient Chinese Architecture The Golden Temple, located 10 kilometers to the east of Kunming on Mingfeng Mountain, is currently … Read more
In what may be the most faithful translation of the Tao Te Ching, the translators have captured the terse, enigmatic beauty of the original masterpiece without embellishing it with personal interpretation or bogging it down with explanatory notes.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms, a classic historical novel of enormous influence, is considered to be one of the four great Chinese classic novels.
Taoism and the Arts of China brings together a remarkable collection of art from one of China’s most ancient and influential traditions. Produced to accompany … Read more
