Philosophy & Religion
173 articlesKung Fu
Kung Fu, also known as Chinese martial arts, encompasses a diverse range of combat practices and philosophical traditions with a history spanning thousands of years.
Han Fu
Han Fu is a major literary form of the Han Dynasty, characterized by ornate language and elaborate descriptive passages.
Guanzi
An ancient Chinese philosophical text attributed to Guan Zhong, showcasing a blend of Daoist, Legalist, and other pre-Qin philosophical schools.
Hutong
Hutong are narrow streets and alleys that form the heart of Beijing's old city and traditional housing culture.
Guiguzi (Master Guigu)
Guiguzi was an ancient Chinese philosopher, strategist, and educator who founded the Gui Gu School of Thought and mentored influential historical figures.
Grass Weaving
Traditional Chinese handicraft using grass and other plant fibers to create various items.
Han Fei
Han Fei was a Chinese philosopher who developed the syncretic Legalist philosophy during the Warring States period.
I Ching (Book of Changes)
The I Ching is an ancient Chinese divination text and one of the oldest of the Chinese classics.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy representing the origin of the universe and the interplay of yin and yang.
Yin and Yang
The ancient Chinese philosophical concept of complementary yet opposing forces that shape the universe and all natural phenomena.
Tea Ceremony
Tea Ceremony is a cultural practice focused on the appreciation of tea aesthetics and its philosophical significance.
Shadow Puppetry
Shadow puppetry is an ancient Chinese art form using translucent leather figures to create animated stories on a screen.
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.
Tangyuan (Rice Dumplings)
Tangyuan are traditional Chinese rice dumplings served in sweet broth, symbolizing family reunion and consumed during festivals.
Papermaking Technology
The ancient Chinese invention of papermaking that revolutionized communication and cultural development worldwide.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
A classic Chinese historical novel depicting the political and military struggles during the Three Kingdoms period.
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.
Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms
A period of political fragmentation in China from 907 to 979 following the fall of the Tang Dynasty.
Chinese Calligraphy
Chinese calligraphy is a traditional art form using brush and ink to create aesthetically pleasing writing.
Liezi
Liezi, also known as Lie Yukou, was a pre-Qin Daoist philosopher and author of the classic text 'Liezi'.