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The Lantern Festival: End of the Chinese New Year
This year, the Chinese lunar new year fell on Jan. 22 — marking day 1 of the 1st lunar month (正月初一) in...
Aesthetics and Virtue in Classical Arts, Part II – Performing Arts
The arts play a significant role in shaping human culture. As explored in part I of this series, the...
Understanding the Traditional Chinese Calendar in the Year of the Rabbit
Have you ever wondered why Chinese holidays — such as the New Year, the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the...
Sustainable Architecture: The Gassho-Zukuri Houses of Japan
Tucked in the mountains of Japan, there are traditional dwellings that could inspire future generations...
Why You Need to Be a Good Listener, and 7 Steps to Get There
In today’s digital era, it seems increasingly more difficult to be present, to truly pay attention to...
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The Surprising Reason You Can’t Become Tranquil in Meditation
In our daily hustle and bustle of striving to get things done, our neurons seem to be firing non-stop...
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Healing Houseplants: Do Your Potted Plants Have Medicinal Value?
The simple presence of plants in our environment is known to be beneficial in many ways — they help reduce...
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Inspiration From the Bold and Beautiful Blue Jay
With its gleaming coat to match the brightest sunlit sky, the blue jay is one of many captivating birds...
Li Bai: The Star of China’s Golden Age of Poetry
If any verses of ancient Chinese poetry continue to uplift the spirit and impress the intellect of today...