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.

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

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".

The director of a Xiamen antique store, The Goodone, has collected and preserved the flower tiles of the the city's old roads hoping one day they can be re-purposed into the design of the city.

In his effort to preserve the history of his city the director overcame many difficulties. In the end, it simply came down to his drive to preserve the past and love for sharing history with others, that lead him to persevere.

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

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

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

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

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

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

What defines luxury and wealth when it comes to tableware?

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

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

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

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

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

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

How do we reach a fully relaxed state of being?

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

What is true and complete acceptance?

In this first of a 15-part series about supply and demand, consumption, global markets, gas prices, oil - and much more - listen to an international panel of experts weigh in on the issues.

In this second video of a series about oil, supply and demand, consumption, and global markets, listen to our guests talk about how they see the rising price of gasoline affecting people's daily lives.

As an only recent mass consumer of oil, how has China been affected by the oil crises of the past? In this third video in a series about oil, supply and demand, consumption, and global markets, listen to our experts weigh in on China's role in how these crises have played out.