What defines luxury and wealth when it comes to tableware?

Dings were used by nobility as a way to capture all of life's special moments.

Making bronzeware is an arduous and involved process, and its usage has a strict hierarchy.

Yi Gongzi details the long and involved process of making bronzeware.

Yi Gongzi explains how bronze was discovered and formed in ancient China.

As Yi Gongzi explains, ancient bronze tableware isn't for just anyone to use.

In this episode, Yi Gongzi introduces the often overlooked museum specialty: ancient Chinese bronze ware.

What is true and complete acceptance?

Yi Gongzi explains the meaning of the Buddha's expression of complete acceptance.

How do we reach a fully relaxed state of being?

Yi Gongzi explains how the face of the Buddha can show us what the deepest state of calmness and relaxation looks like.

How do the Buddha statues from the Northern Qi Dynasty compare with those from the Northern Wei Dynasty?

Why does the statue of Buddha suddenly bring calmness to those who have experienced suffering?

Yi Gongzi tells the tale of Xiaoming and how he discovered an important find during the Northern Qi Dynasty.

Yi Gongzi describes the chaos and turmoil of the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties.

China's first statues did not come from the popular Song or Tang dynasties. Yi Gongzi explains.

We are constantly saying goodbye to our friends, to our family, to our past selves. Master Hong Yi is no different. These goodbyes became an inspiration for his song, "Farewell".

After becoming a monk Master Hong Yi deepened his study of Buddhism. The Buddhism value, love is compassion, became a part of his doctrine.

The transitions in Master Hong Yi's life happened naturally and are connected to his growth as an individual. Some wonder whether or not in his decision to become a monk he abandoned this world.

When Master Hong Yi left to become a monk everyone was shocked. Even his wife and kids didn't understand.

Through fasting Master Hong Yi began to adjust his lifestyle and mindset to fit that of a monk. Afterwards he shaved his head and formally became a monk.

When he was in Japan Master Hong Yi came in touch with Western art, which lead him to start his magazine. It was through magazines that he first heard of fasting.

In our lives we experience pain and sorrow, Master Hong Yi is no different. One of the most painful experiences he went through was loosing his mother.

Master Hong Yi grew up in a wealthy and prosperous family. He had everything he could possibly need. Why would he ever want to leave?