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245 articlesBuddhism
A major world religion originating in ancient India, based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.
Xunzi
Xunzi was an influential Chinese Confucian philosopher who developed a systematic philosophy emphasizing ritual, education, and human potential.
Thangka
Thangka is a Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton or silk appliqué depicting religious subjects.
Logicians School
The Logicians School was a philosophical tradition in ancient China focused on logic, language, and epistemology.
Mount Tai
Mount Tai is a renowned mountain in Shandong Province, China, celebrated for its natural beauty, cultural significance, and geological importance.
Yue Opera
Yue Opera is a major traditional Chinese theatrical art form originating from Shengzhou, Zhejiang Province.
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.
Dragon Headraising Day
Traditional Chinese festival marking the beginning of spring agricultural activities and dragon worship.
Double Ninth Festival
The Double Ninth Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, featuring activities like登高 (climbing heights), chrysanthemum appreciation, and honorin
Henan Opera
Henan Opera, also known as Yuju, is a major form of Chinese opera originating from Henan province with a history spanning over 300 years.
Han Fei
Han Fei was a Chinese philosopher who developed the syncretic Legalist philosophy during the Warring States period.
The Scholars
A classic Chinese satirical novel by Wu Jingzi that critiques the imperial examination system and scholar-official culture.
Spring and Autumn Annals
An ancient Chinese chronicle compiled during the Spring and Autumn period, traditionally attributed to Confucius.
Spring Festival Couplets
Traditional Chinese decorative writings displayed during Lunar New Year, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity.
Tao Te Ching
The Tao Te Ching is an ancient Chinese philosophical text attributed to Laozi, forming the foundation of Taoist thought.
Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was China's last imperial dynasty ruling from 1644 to 1912, establishing a vast multi-ethnic empire.
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.
The Forbidden City, Beijing
The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, is a vast imperial palace complex in the heart of Beijing that served as the home of Chinese emperors for nearly 500 years.
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.
Shaolin Temple
The Shaolin Temple is a renowned Buddhist monastery in Henan Province, China, famous for its association with Chinese martial arts.