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Articles related to "Confucianism"
Confucius: What Did He Really Say? An introduction to the life and thought of the Chinese philosopher Confucius. confucius • china • warring states • neo-confucianism • moral philosophy
The Chinese This articles traces the origin and the social set up of ancient China. It also throws light on the increasing stature of China in today's world china • chinese • the han • feudal fief • confucianism
The Origin of the Mosquito: a Vietnamese Legend An introduction to the Vietnamese legend about the origin of the mosquito and a discussion of what it tells us. vietnam • legend • mosquito • confucianism
To Be a Jedi: Part 3 This specifically deals with the shared relationship between time and eternity, space and infinity, and life in the Force. It also asks the question whether being a Jedi makes a human great, or whether being human makes being a Jedi great. confucianism • taoism • jedi • anakin • padme
Early Japanese Religion An overview of early Japanese religious history, with a focus on the traditions of Confucianism, Taoism and folk religion. confucianism • taoism • folk religion • religion • tao
The Dream of Red Mansions Cao Xueqin's epic novel The Dream of Red Mansions is the greatest and most influential work of literature in the history of China. chinese literature • buddhism • confucianism • foot binding • women in society
The Yellow Turban Rebellion Magic, religion, taxation and eunuchs all helped bring about the Yellow Turban Rebellion and the ensuing end of the Han Dynasty in 220 AD. Find out here how it happened. yellow turban rebellion • han dynasty • zhang jue • taoism • eunuchs
Wu Zetian : China's Only Empress The only empress in all of China's history broke with a Confucian tradition which not only believed that women should not rule, but that they belonged in the home. Wu Zetian gained her position with cunning and ruthlessness and then went on to be a very good ruler. Find out how it all happened. china • chinese • history • asia • asian
Kun Iam Temple in Macau Macau has a variety of temples worth seeing if you have more than a day or so to spend in the city. Among them, Kun Iam temple predates the arrival of the Portuguese. kun iam temple • macau's kun iam temple • kun iam temple in macau • macau tourist attractions • buddhism in macau
The Roots of Japanese Gardens
The influence of Chinese gardens on early Japanese gardens, and some basic differences between traditional Japanese and Chinese gardens. japanese gardens • chinese gardens • influences • feng shui • ornamental gardens
Relics of Confucius in Qufu In the ancient town of Qufu, memories about Confucius, the man who laid foundation for Chinese moral and political concept are preserved. confucius’s hometown • qufu • confucius’s relics • confucian temple • confucian relics
Royal Examinations in Vietnam In Vietnam in the past, the Royal Examinations were major events because they proved the abilities of the scholars as well as decided the chief officials of the country. royal examinations • examinations in vietnam in the past • vietnamese royal exams • mandarin selection in vietnam • ancient vietnam's examinations
Taoism in the Western World Faced with the daily stress of a consumer-driven economy and 60-hour work week, many busy Americans find solace in the Chinese philosophy Taoism. Is Taoism right for you? taoism religion • taoism beliefs • taoism book • tao beliefs • what is taoism
Japanese Religious History An overview of the religious trends that developed during the Tokugawa and Meiji periods of Japan. tokugawa • meiji • period • god • shinto
Samurai: Japanese Honor, Tradition The samurai influence on the Japanese culture is evident even today. japan • samurai • shogun • japanese culture • bushido
The Consensus on Actions Religions are often blamed for much of the death and damage in our world but few people actually take the time to listen to what is really being said. religion • religious • teaching • war • disagreement
What's the Big Deal About Other Religions? Ankerberg and Burroughs have written a useful resource for understanding biblical Christianity and how it compares to other religions. what's the big deal about other religions? answeri • john ankerberg • dillon burroughs • books about religion • books about christianity
An Introduction to Progressive Revelation A look at the Baha'i Principle of Progressive Revelation with the example of how the Golden Rule is presented by various religious and spiritual Scriptures. golden rule • progressive revelation • baha'i • manifestation • religious truth
Is Buddhism A Religion? It is often argued that Buddhism is not a religion at all but a philosophy, a set of ethics or even an applied psychology. is buddhism a religion • buddhism and metaphysics • buddhist metaphysics • metaphysical aspects of buddhism • buddhism and god
Religion in the Martial Arts In the West, many religious fanatics preach that the martial arts are a pagan practice that forces heathen beliefs on its students. They use this ignorant belief to argue that the arts should not be studied by the righteous. Others have countered by starting clubs that teach "Christian martial arts" -- organizations that make it safe for students to learn the arts without fear of being corrupted by blasphemy. Both groups show their ignorance that arises from an ignorance of what religion means in Asian culture. "martial arts" • religion • buddhism • taoism • christian
Business in China I: Introduction What come in mind when we say China? Kung-fu or kung pao chicken? Well China has gone past all the stereotypes and established itself as world's economic powerhouse. china • business in china • investing in china • chinese culture • chinese history
Confucius The life, times, and thoughts of one of the world's most famous philosophers philosophers • china • confucius • analects • mandate of heaven
Historical Portrait of the Muslim Chinese The Hui are one of the most important and peculiar of China's minorities because of their unique place inside China's socio-historical space. muslim chinese • islam in china • hui • chinese minorities • history of china
King Sejong and the Invention of Hangul The role of King Sejong the Great in inventing the hangul script is analysed. korea • yi dynasty • hangul • korean language • democratisation
Kublai Khan Much more than just Marco Polo’s friend and employer, learn about the foreign founder of the Yuan Dynasty, and the ruler who suffered the wrath of the Japanese kamikaze long before WWII gave the term new meaning. kublai khan • genghis khan • yuan • dynasty • china
Return to the Middle Kingdom Yuan-Tsung Chen offers a familial view of Chinese revolutionary Eugene Chen. return to the middle kingdom • birth of modern china • chinese revolutionary eugene chen • yuan-tsung chen • jack chen
Taizong The life and times of Taizong, one of China's greatest ever emperors. foundation of the tang empire • foreign relations of the tang dynasty • religious belief in the tang dynasty • china and the turks • buddhism in the tang dynasty
Cheo Theatre In the cheo plays, North Vietnamese people recognize their lives, their fates and their dreams. cheo • vietnamese folk theatre • vietnamese performing art • vietnamese traditional art • vietnam’s traditional theatre
Mysticism The article tends to link Mysticism with the preavious two articles. It goes on how mysticism has developed... mysticism • sufism • tasawwuf
Oahspe: A New Bible Dr. John Ballou Newbrough created the unusual biblical type text entitled Oahspe, which means Sky, Earth and Spirit, and released the work in 1881. oahspe • dr. john ballou newbrough • faithists • essenes of kosmon • spiritualism
Revolutionary's View of Birth of Modern China Return to the Middle Kingdom offers an insiders view of the birth of Chinese communism. return to the middle kingdom • birth of modern china • chinese communist dictator mao zedong • mao zedong's cultural revolution • yuan-tsung chen
The history of Kendo -- Part 3 of 5 Kendo has a long history, with its roots buried in the early -- and deadly -- kenjutsu, where duels between students often left the loser dead or crippled. japan • kendo
Vietnam: Concept of Self and the Training in Self-Control. Expressions of "Self" vary from culture to culture. In the United States, the emphasis is on self-concept, self-actualization. We offer training in self-confidence and self-assertiveness. However, in Vietnam , the training focuses on some other types of self-expressions. Vietnamese children are trained in practicing self-control and self-discipline, which are also expressions of " Self" . This training has served well to prepare the Vietnamese adolescents for adulthood and to live in harmony with others in society. vietnam self. discipline • education • training . asian . asian culture
Choosing a Topic and Narrowing it Down How to narrow down a topic into a manageable and realistic size choosing topic and narrowing it down • narrow down topic into manageable realistic size • novice writers attack bigger topic term paper • one large topic create several manageable ones • words implied invisibly
History of the I Ching The I Ching originated in China several thousand years ago. The traditional history of the I Ching begins with King Wen, a feudal lord during the Shang dynasty. i ching • history of the i ching • confucious and the i ching • origin of the i ching • origin of the hexgrams
I Ching: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Man Tap into the constantly changing energies of the universe with this ancient Chinese oracle. divination • oracle • i ching • wisdom • transformation
Japanese Religion: 1868 to 1945 A short summary of the religious currents in Japan from the beginning of the Meiji Restoration in 1868 to the end of World War II. japan • japanese religion • buddhism • asian history • christianity
The First Emperor By 221 BC, King Zheng had unified China under the Qin Dynasty and proclaimed himself Shi Huang-di, First Emperor. A scant eleven years later he was buried with his now famous terracotta army, and the Qin Dynasty soon followed suit. What happened in between? Read about this fascinating and tyrannical ruler who, in the end, tried to cheat death. china • chinese • shi huang-di • huangdi • first emperor
V of X: From Indonesia to Mdm. Mary Robinson (i) Indonesia's Solidarity for the Motherland and Nation actively participated in the fifty-sixth Session of The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination to implement the provisions of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, at The UN High Commissioner of Human Rights in Geneva. Read the item 6 intervention addressed to Mdm. Mary Robinson. human rights • racism • racial discrimination • xenophobia • discrimination
VIETNAM: On Death and Dying . Vietnamese view the soul as indestructible and that their actions while living will be compensated after their death and subsequent rebirth according to the different laws of karma in the doctrine of reincarnation. The Vietnamese Buddhists carry out the funeral rituals in accordance to these beliefs. death • dying • terrorism • vietnamese • funeral
What is alternative? What is the difference between an alternative religion or path and one that is not alternative? alternative • religion • spirituality • what is • cult
5000 Years of Sycophancy, Serfdom and Despotism (but who's counting?) The author's ethnocentric assessment of Chinese culture feebly substantiated by an obviously slanted over-view of Chinese history. (No pun intended.)
Triad Folklore The association of secret societies known as the Triads is the world's largest loosely-knit criminal enterprise. taiwan • china • chiang kai shek • sun yat-sen • mao zedong
Yin and Yang and You What are Yin and Yang and how do they affect you? Learn about the origins and uses of Taoist beliefs. mental health • yin and yang • chinese • lao-tse • confucius
The Gardener's Gift of Travel A virtual field trip through selected gardens of North America. Design characteristics pertinent to each garden are briefly discussed. georgene a bramlage • georgene bramlage • designing home landscapes • the gardener's gift of travel • formality
What does fighting for Atheism mean ? (II) In the second part, Atrott discusses the Christian perversion of morality for power. atheism • atheist • religious • reason • divine |
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