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Daoist (Taoist) Immortals

The immortals of the flat peaches. These 10 immortals are often pictured in Chinese legends and parables. They enjoy a mystic, legendary existence that many Chinese believe have a basis in reality. Take me there

Dao De Ching (Tao Te Ching)

English translation of the Chinese Dao De Ching (Tao Te Ching). Philosophical Daoism (as compared to religious Daoism) is generally thought to have been based on the 'Dao De Ching' of Lao Tzu and the work of his disciple, Chuang Tzu. Take me there

Bringing Buddhism to the West

The largest Buddhist monastery in the Western hemisphere...Its ancient Chinese architecture and pristine grounds are a stark contrast to the neighborhood traffic and telephone lines. Take me there

The Eight Trigrams of The I-Ching (Yi Jing)

Understanding the eight trigrams and the two primary trigram arrangements can provide great insight into a study of the I-Ching as well as patterns in nature and life. This article gives the history and cultural background of the symbols. Take me there

From India to China: Transformation of Buddhist Philosophy

Buddhism didn't march into China with the entourage of the 28th Patriarch, but rather trickled in--the way most ideologies with staying power latch themselves to the minds and imaginations of a people. Take me there