This paper discusses the overseas dissemination of Wu Zetian’s image as a stateswoman and a pragmatic“thinker”.The author studies Wu Zetian’s attitude towards Confucianism and Buddhism,and analyzes her manipulatio...This paper discusses the overseas dissemination of Wu Zetian’s image as a stateswoman and a pragmatic“thinker”.The author studies Wu Zetian’s attitude towards Confucianism and Buddhism,and analyzes her manipulation of Confucianism and Buddhism for political purposes.展开更多
THE term “Jinshang” or “Shanxi merchant” is a tribute to Shanxi merchants during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. The industry and wisdom of Shanxi merchants over centuries elevated some to the...THE term “Jinshang” or “Shanxi merchant” is a tribute to Shanxi merchants during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. The industry and wisdom of Shanxi merchants over centuries elevated some to the level of business magnate. The Chang family in Shanxi’s Yuci is a perfect example of the Jinshang.展开更多
Three religions combined worship was an important spiritual belief in ancient China,which has become a common practice in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.Three religions combined worship refers to offering sacrifices to t...Three religions combined worship was an important spiritual belief in ancient China,which has become a common practice in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.Three religions combined worship refers to offering sacrifices to the ancestors of Confucianism,Buddhism and Taoism in the same temple,and such temples are called three-religion-hall.Zhijiao Three-religion-hall was built in the 15^(th) year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty.After many repairs and expansion,it finally became today’s pattern.Based on the culture of three religions combined worship,taking Zhijiao Three-religion-hall as research object,location,spatial characteristics and architectural decoration of Zhijiao Three-religion-hall are analyzed,and architectural art value of Zhijiao Three-religion-hall is expounded.展开更多
This essay takes a holistic look at the philosophy of education in China from the antiquity to the present time,with an emphasis on the notion of self-cultivation in different schools of thought.The purpose of the stu...This essay takes a holistic look at the philosophy of education in China from the antiquity to the present time,with an emphasis on the notion of self-cultivation in different schools of thought.The purpose of the study is to draw out the positive aspects of Chinese philosophy for newer generations to carry forward the cultural heritage for a healthy development of their mind,body,and spirit in the 21st century and beyond.The study is meaningful since the Chinese civilization can be traced back at least 5,000 years,and perhaps even further.Its endurance,intellectual and cultural contributions to the world civilization,and China’s current rise as a world leading political and economic superpower,makes it especially worth examination.The paper is structured around four key themes:the quest for harmony,the pursuit of happiness,the search for health,and the action for healing.The article concludes with a suggestion of an integrated educational philosophy for contemporary Chinese educational practice.The study may have global implications as Confucius Institutes and Classrooms have been established worldwide since 2004 to teach Chinese language and culture.The localization and smooth integration of Chinese philosophy with Western ideologies in these countries is the key to bringing world peace and harmony.展开更多
The literati paintings are a special art nourished by the philosophy, religion, poetry and calligraphy and many other cultural forms in ancient China, which can be regarded as the oriental comprehensive symphony. In t...The literati paintings are a special art nourished by the philosophy, religion, poetry and calligraphy and many other cultural forms in ancient China, which can be regarded as the oriental comprehensive symphony. In terms of the depth of the art, it is the tower accumulated by various Chinese cultures, rich solid. It contains the ＂morality＂, ＂elegant banter＂, ＂super shape＂, and ＂fun＂ of the literati, which can be regarded as the representative of the high difficulty and deep degree of the Chinese traditional arts, and it is the spirit of the Chinese national paintings.展开更多
基金This Essay is an achievement of the project of“Overseas Dissemination of Wu Zetian’s Image from the Perspective of Cross-civilization”(SCWZT-2021-09)Sichuan Wu Zetian Research Center and undergraduate innovation and entrepreneurship project of“Overseas Dissemination of Wu Zetian’s Image and Publicity of Guangyuan’s Image”(202110621253)sponsored by Chengdu University of Information Technology.
文摘This paper discusses the overseas dissemination of Wu Zetian’s image as a stateswoman and a pragmatic“thinker”.The author studies Wu Zetian’s attitude towards Confucianism and Buddhism,and analyzes her manipulation of Confucianism and Buddhism for political purposes.
文摘THE term “Jinshang” or “Shanxi merchant” is a tribute to Shanxi merchants during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. The industry and wisdom of Shanxi merchants over centuries elevated some to the level of business magnate. The Chang family in Shanxi’s Yuci is a perfect example of the Jinshang.
文摘Three religions combined worship was an important spiritual belief in ancient China,which has become a common practice in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.Three religions combined worship refers to offering sacrifices to the ancestors of Confucianism,Buddhism and Taoism in the same temple,and such temples are called three-religion-hall.Zhijiao Three-religion-hall was built in the 15^(th) year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty.After many repairs and expansion,it finally became today’s pattern.Based on the culture of three religions combined worship,taking Zhijiao Three-religion-hall as research object,location,spatial characteristics and architectural decoration of Zhijiao Three-religion-hall are analyzed,and architectural art value of Zhijiao Three-religion-hall is expounded.
文摘This essay takes a holistic look at the philosophy of education in China from the antiquity to the present time,with an emphasis on the notion of self-cultivation in different schools of thought.The purpose of the study is to draw out the positive aspects of Chinese philosophy for newer generations to carry forward the cultural heritage for a healthy development of their mind,body,and spirit in the 21st century and beyond.The study is meaningful since the Chinese civilization can be traced back at least 5,000 years,and perhaps even further.Its endurance,intellectual and cultural contributions to the world civilization,and China’s current rise as a world leading political and economic superpower,makes it especially worth examination.The paper is structured around four key themes:the quest for harmony,the pursuit of happiness,the search for health,and the action for healing.The article concludes with a suggestion of an integrated educational philosophy for contemporary Chinese educational practice.The study may have global implications as Confucius Institutes and Classrooms have been established worldwide since 2004 to teach Chinese language and culture.The localization and smooth integration of Chinese philosophy with Western ideologies in these countries is the key to bringing world peace and harmony.
文摘The literati paintings are a special art nourished by the philosophy, religion, poetry and calligraphy and many other cultural forms in ancient China, which can be regarded as the oriental comprehensive symphony. In terms of the depth of the art, it is the tower accumulated by various Chinese cultures, rich solid. It contains the ＂morality＂, ＂elegant banter＂, ＂super shape＂, and ＂fun＂ of the literati, which can be regarded as the representative of the high difficulty and deep degree of the Chinese traditional arts, and it is the spirit of the Chinese national paintings.
