"Farewell" or "Songbie" was composed by Master Hong Yi. This song reflects the vicissitudes of Master Hong Yi's life. More importantly it talks about parting, something Master Hong Yi has experienced numerous times through out his days.
Hong Yi was a master painter, musician, dramatist, calligrapher, seal cutter, poet, and Buddhist monk. His calligraphy version of the "Xin Jing" is greatly beloved by all.
While we use Christmas trees and stockings to decorate during Christmas, let's see what kind of decorations the Chinese use for their New Year's celebration.
It is a Chinese tradition to put up a blessing as a decoration in the home during the Chinese New Year. This is quite similar to saying grace before eating Christmas dinner.
The "Heart Sutra" encourages one to embrace and adapt to change.
This video examines four famous characters from the "Heart Sutra": "Se Ji Shi Kong."
The "Heart Sutra" is written in ancient language and contains passages that are difficult for the average reader to understand.
Time is an intangible thing that is difficult to measure. This little video talks about the different tools used to measure time in history.
Time is an intangible thing that is difficult to measure. This little video talks about the different tools used to measure time in history.
It's the people that make history.
Liu Yong's "Lantern Festival at Longshan Temple" tells a multitude of stories simultaneously.
Liu Yong further explains the intricacies of his painting, "Lantern Festival at Longshan Temple."
Taiwanese opera and the Longshan Temple are early symbols of Taiwanese culture.
Jia Dao's tragic life was revered after his death.
By chance, Jia Dao meets a scholar who convinces him to aspire to a bureaucratic position.
The video describes the many ailments that can be treated with pine and cedar trees, the origins of Chinese medicine.
Knowing the basis of the Chinese character for illness opens the door for learning many more characters.
Where does the term "Tui Qiao" (literally to "Push and knock") come from?
Emperor Kangxi played a major role in introducing Christianity into China.
This video details the history of Christianity in China, namely the influential figures, Matteo Ricci and Xu Guangqi.
How and when did Christianity enter China?
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