Philosophy & Religion
168 articlesQinghai Lake
Qinghai Lake is the largest lake in China and the largest saline lake in Asia, located on the northeastern Tibetan Plateau.
Temple of Heaven
A complex of religious buildings in Beijing, China, used for imperial sacrifices to Heaven.
Wang Yangming
Wang Yangming was a Ming dynasty scholar-official, military general, and influential philosopher who founded the School of the Mind (Xin Xue).
Namtso Lake
Namtso is a sacred alpine lake in Tibet, renowned as one of the highest saltwater lakes in the world.
Qin Dynasty
The Qin Dynasty was the first imperial dynasty of China, lasting from 221 to 207 BCE, known for its unification of China and short but impactful rule.
Jiuhua Mountain
Jiuhua Mountain is a renowned Buddhist sacred site in Anhui Province, China, known for its stunning natural scenery and rich cultural heritage.
Classic of Mountains and Seas
An ancient Chinese text that blends geography, mythology, and folklore.
Siheyuan
Traditional Chinese courtyard residence with a history spanning thousands of years.
Logicians School
The Logicians School was a philosophical tradition in ancient China focused on logic, language, and epistemology.
Dunhuang City
Dunhuang is a historic city in Gansu province, renowned for its ancient Silk Road heritage and cultural significance.
Confucianism
A philosophical and ethical system originating from ancient China, emphasizing moral virtue, social harmony, and proper relationships.
Face/Off
A 1997 action thriller directed by John Woo about an FBI agent and a terrorist who undergo surgical face swapping.
Cantonese Embroidery
Cantonese Embroidery, one of China's Four Great Embroideries, is a traditional textile art form with over a thousand years of history.
Tangyuan (Rice Dumplings)
Tangyuan are traditional Chinese rice dumplings served in sweet broth, symbolizing family reunion and consumed during festivals.
Wood Carving
Wood carving is a traditional Chinese sculptural art form with a history spanning over 7,000 years.
Legalism
Legalism was an influential school of Chinese philosophy during the pre-Qin period that emphasized law, state power, and administrative methods.
Zhuangzi
Zhuangzi was an ancient Chinese philosopher who lived during the Warring States period and is considered one of the foundational thinkers of Taoist philosophy.
Mount Heng
Mount Heng, also known as the Southern Great Mountain, is one of China's Five Great Mountains located in Hunan Province.
Wang Fuzhi
Chinese philosopher, historian, and writer of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties.
Wuliangye
A premium Chinese baijiu (white liquor) produced in Yibin, Sichuan province, renowned for its unique five-grain formula and traditional brewing techniques.