The Book of Changes

Clarifying human affairs by understanding thepattern of the heavens FOR ordinary Chinese, the Book of Changes (Zhouyi 周易) is usually taken as a mystical book for fortune-telling. But it is     

Laozi and His Magnum Opus the Daodejing

LAOZI,a contemporary of Confucius(551-479 BC),is considered to be one of the most significant philosophers to emerge in ancient China.He founded Daoism and is best known as the author of the Daodejing.According to historical records,Laozi's name was Li Er.     

Wonder Tonic Tea

IN recent years Pu’er has become the new favorite of the tea world. Compared to other well-known Chinese teas such as Oolong and     

Top Four Inkstones

IINKSTONE,along with ink,writing brush and rice paper,are known as the Four Treasures of Study in China. For calligraphers and painters,a good inkstone is as important as the inkstick itself.An inkstone is a slate to grind the solid inkstick in water,and as such may     

Living Music Fossil in an Ancient Temple

LOCATED in the heart of Beijing, Zhihua Temple is an oasis of tranquility in this busy metropolis. It is not only the largest existing temple complex from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in Beijing, but also the home of some priceless cultural heritages, including China’s oldest style of music, elegant Buddhist sculptures, and exquisite frescoes.     

子午流注蜂针治疗强直性脊柱炎疗效观察

目的 观察子午流注蜂针对强直性脊柱炎(ankylosing spondylitis,AS)的疗效及安全性.方法 将80例AS患者随机分为两组,治疗组40例用子午流注蜂针治疗,对照组40例用柳氮磺胺吡啶(sulfasalazine, SSZ)、双氯芬酸钠治疗;两组均以4周为1个疗程,3个疗程后观察疗效,观测患者血沉(er...     

A Growing Appetite for Art

Chinese as well as international buyers are showing great interest in collecting There was no sign of economic depression at Sotheby’s auction,Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art,held in New York in March.The 1692 masterpiece,Two Mynas on     

King Gesar–World's Longest Epic

IN Tibetan-inhabited areas, the name Gesar is a household word. The epic of King Gesar has him descending to earth at the behest of the God of Mercy to rule Tibet and to defeat demons. Originating from oral folklore, the     

The Fourth Treasure

THE grand opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008 was unforgettable. On the center stage, elements unique to China rolled past us on a vast scroll. Projections of cliff paintings dissolved into an ink-and-wash painting as a performance troupe （dressed in black, to represent ink on paper） moved across the pale paper. It was a clever way for the director to represent ancient Chinese culture to people all over the world. While the Chinese elements may be commonly known, it is unlikely foreign audiences are aware of the name of the paper itself. Scrolls for traditional Chinese painting are drawn on Xuan paper.     

Second to None The Beauty of China＇s Smaller Cities

IT is a common attribute of people absorbed in the humdrum of their daily lives that they fail to see the special qualities of the cities they call home. How many New Yorkers have never visited the Empire State building？ How many Beijingers have never walked on the Great Wall nor explored the Forbidden City？ We do not see what is directly around us when the pressures of the ＂real world＂ dictate how we spend our time and on what we focus our energies.