The Chinese religion have 394 million adherents, and 150,000 are in North America. Although they are unsure about what their religion is because, it is a combination of “separate elements: traditional religion, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism (Taoism)” (Corduan, 2012, p. 388). These elements are significant to the Chinese Popular Religion. This essay aims to summarize the key features of Chinese Popular Religion, describe key religious practices for an adherent of Chinese Popular Religion, describe the role of traditional Chinese religion in contemporary Chinese society, describe how the growth of Christianity and other religions have impacted contemporary Chinese society, and offer an example of how you think Christians might enhance their
Shan Hai Jin is an important Chinese mythology classical classics, often called as one of the treasures of Chinese mythology, even seen as an ancient Chinese encyclopedia by some experts. This book includes eighteen chapters, which can be divided into two parts: the mountain and the sea. We can find a lot of famous mythology from the Shan Hai Jing, such as Nu Wa, West Queen Mother, Gun and Yu, the Yellow Emperor and Chi You, Tong Ladder, Optimus Prime and many other myths. Songs of the South is a poetry collection, from late Warring States period to the early Western Han Dynasty, edited by Han Dynasty scholars. Its main author is Qu Yuan.
The Ming Tombs and The Qing Tombs built by ancient Chinese emperors are an assemblage of imperial mausoleums. The Ming Tombs are located in China, in both Nanjing and Beijing. Most of the tombs are located specifically in Changping District of Bejing. This location was chosen by the third emperor of the Ming dynasty, the Yongle Emperor, who based his choice on the principles of Geomancy or also known as Feng Shui, which is a traditional Chinese philosophical system that has the intention of harmonizing everyone with the environment. The Ming Tombs, which is also commonly known as The Thirteen Tombs of the Ming Dynasty uses a common road that leads into the complex.
In Kogury¬, a state university called T’aehak-kam was established in 372 and private Confucian academies were founded in the province. Paekche also set up institutions. The Choson Dynasty, which was established accepted Confucianism as the official ideology and developed a Confucian system of education, ceremony and civil administration. When Korea was invaded by many West European countries including Japan in the late 19th century, the Confucianists raised "righteous armies" to fight against the aggressor. Today, Confucian ancestral worship is still prevalent and filial piety highly revered as a virtue in Korean
The Zhong bells were found by Chinese archaeologists in the tomb of King Yi of the Zeng State in 1978, the same year the earliest forms of Sheng were discovered . The Zhong Bells of King Yi of the Zeng State are a complete set of percussion instruments that mirrors the flamboyant life of the nobles, as well as the adeptness in bronze casting in ancient China. The Zhong Chimes are built flat with sharp corners like two tiles pieced
In Chinese culture, names are very symbolic in a way that they will shape, mold a one's personality, and determine compatibility with a mate. Pang-Mei Natasha Chang has two first names. Her Chinese name is Pang-Mei whereas her American name is Natasha. Throughout the novel, the author
Confucianism is an ethical and philosophical system, on occasion described as a religion, developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius .It has a monumental impact upon the life, social structure, and political philosophy of China for more than 2500 years. Confucius (/kənˈfjuːʃəs/; 551–479 BC)[1] was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history. My view on Confucianism Positive side There are five constant virtues in Confucianism: benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and fidelity, as specified in the feudal ethical code. I think this is the ancient wisdom which can be adopted as the rule of behavior both in ancient and modern world. I know these five
Worshiping a symbol of a town, believing that balance is everything, and thinking that every object in nature has a religious meaning. This is the world of Chinese mythology. For over four thousand years, Chinese mythology has been teaching people from all around the world about the Chinese culture. From P’an Ku and the cosmogonic myth, all the way to the worshiping Tudi Gongs, Kuei Shen and Geui. Chinese mythology has shaped the way that china is today.
The background of Great Wall The Great Wall is one of the important symbol of China. The entire Great Wall structure spans some 5,500 miles from the Korean border west into the Gobi Desert. According to the book, Great Wall of China: Beijing & Northern China, "The order for the first Great Wall was given by the first unifier of China, Emperor Qi Shi in 221 BC. Qi Shi wanted a Great Wall built to protect the unification he had fought so long to secure." (T, 2006, p.3) The Great Wall has been rebuilt, maintained, and enhanced over various dynasties.
Confucianism has many influences on education of Vietnam and Singapore Originated from China, Confucianism, an ethical and philosophical system developed from the teachings of Chinese philosopher Confucius, is considered as one of the largest religions in Asia, concerned with the principles of good conduct, practical wisdom, and proper social relationship. Among Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries, Vietnam and Singapore are profoundly affected by Confucian ideas in many aspects of life such as economy, policy, society and especially in education. Although both Vietnam and Singapore’s education have been influenced by Confucianism, there are similarities and differences between two countries in terms of origin, moral education