Ancestor Veneration in Chinese Culture
When you enter a Chinoy household, the chances are you will find more than one religious altar. There might be...
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The Meaning Behind Lotuses and Why They Are Important to Chinese Culture
Aside from dragons and pandas, lotuses are probably one of the most well-known symbols of Chinese culture. You see them...
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LOOK: The Ten Ox Herding Pictures, the Depiction of Enlightenment
Have you heard of the Ten Ox Herding Pictures? The Year of the Metal Ox may be the perfect time to learn about what’s known in Chinese as “Shiniu” and used in the Zen tradition to symbolize the stages of enlightenment. For many, it’s one of the best models for depicting the awakening process.
