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A comparison of two Eastern philosophies; Taoism and Confucianism.

An examination of how civil strife often leads to leaps in philosophy.

One of the most prominent features of Confucianism is the belief in the importance of the family and in the hierarchy of the family..

Comparison and Contrast of Eastern Religions such as Daoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Shintoism.

Oracle bone inscriptions are an important piece of evidence into the religious life of the Chinese under the Shang Dynasty (1750-1050 BCE) (Ludwig, 160). These inscriptions were made on the shoulder blades of animals (usually oxen) and on....

Vietnam Culture and Customs, Vietnam Travel Guides

A review of this awesome game.

I bet you didn't know some of this...

Hapkido is a Korean Martial Art. It can actually be more accurately described as a "Defensive Art". It's meaning translates to "The way of coordinated Power" and is derived from two other Korean Martial Arts; Yool Sool and Tae Kyon.

Why does the Chinese government at the start of the twenty-first century refuse to give its people democratic rights despite encouraging private enterprise in industry, commerce and agriculture? How do you see this situation developing in the next few years?

A brief introduction to the history of Daoism, articulating its major events. A great resource for practitioners of the Daoist arts of qigong, taiqi, Inner Alchemy and/or acupuncture!

Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, located at Jalan Tokong (Temple Street), adjacent to Jonker Street and Heeren Street, in the heart of the city centre. Built in 1673 by a group of Chinese immigrants during the Dutch East Indies Company¡¦s (V.O.C.) rule.

A question of existence.

customs, culture and etiquette

To be a samurai one must inhibit strength, wisdom, and loyalty. The fierce looking warrior standing tall, with sword in hand, and ready to battle until death. "The warrior doesn't care if he's called a beast or a dog; the main thing is winning," states Asakura Norikage.

This research will provide an extensive look into how three religious figures in their own unique way influenced their respective traditions.

It would seem that there's a movement of thought energy rapidly accelerating in our western societies that many people want to abolish the existence of religions. All religions.

Introduction to the Islamic Religion

A brief look at the life of Confucius, and his philosophy and moral code, and how it directly affected China and can help society today.

How Was Life in Ancient China

This is a brief essay outlining the five major relationships according to Confucius and how they help to organize the mind, self, family, and society.

Dynasties

The 3/26/07 issue of the Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC) contained an article entitled, State lays down lawn on teaching Bible in class. The way the article explains it, it's really no different from adding any new subject to the curriculum. You be the judge.

The collapse of the Zhou dynasty brought on what was perhaps the most influential era of Chinese history.

In today's world, is the Golden Rule obselete?

Analyzing gender inequality between countries

An essay outlining some main similarities and differences between Post-Classical era China and Japan

An in depth look at the role of women in Confucian society through a novel, "Celebrated Cases of Judge Dee." The marginalization of women in this society suggest that women are seen as having a great deal of power.

An essay about Buddhism in Post-classical China

As popular human rights ideologies, cultural relativism and universalism are simple and antithetical. Academically, one finds a much more complex relationship between the two perspectives, with proponents on both sides taking positions in gray areas.

Are we too commercial with Christmas?

This article discusses in order, all of the early Dynasties in Chinese history. Periods of time for each Dynasty and major events which occured as also featured. Also discussed is China's Sino centricity, or focus on China, during the various Dynasties.

From its humble beginnings as a community fundraiser, the Miss Chinatown USA pageant has evolved in ways that have mirrored issues facing American youth as a whole. This celebration of talent and culture bridges the young and the old across the nation.

This is intended for those interested in teaching ESL in South Korea. It gives advice on how to choose a school and highlights what can be expected from a Korean employer.

World Civilizations: Sources, Images, and Interpretations is an ideal source to analyze Asia from the NCSS standard on individuals, groups, and institutions.

Throughout Chinese History, there are numerous Confucian responses to Buddhism. I discuss those responses and the actions behind them.

Why can't we all just get along? Our religions and beliefs are similar, maybe even more than we realize at first glance.

My first serious exposure to martial arts in the movies was from Bruce Lee years ago, and on TV it was the series "Kung Fu" starring David Carradine that I found very inspiring, all the way back in the �70's.

This article is a guide to the malaysian way of life. This article is especially useful for business travelling.

As a student researching the cultural differences between Eastern Asia and the Western world, I wanted to figure out if it were possible to adopt a Zen Buddhist lifestyle in America, a country of completely different values.

China and India, two ancient powerhouses that are emerging again from the shadows. Are they similar or dissimilar? Can they join hands and hearts?

This essay discusses the importance of ritual and tradition to all aspects of Asian life and explores its influence on modern Asia.

This is an exploration of the life, poetry and philosophy of the postmodern Chinese poet Zhou Mengdie, also known as Chou Meng-tie.

Buddhism is a very important religion in the countries of China and Japan. Buddhists in China and Japan are similar but they are also different in the way they express their faith through their art.

This essay will compare an orientation toward social relationship with an orientation towards individuals in regards to communicative behavior between North Americans and East Asian, Hindu, Maasai, and Greek cultures.

This paper is an attempt to delineate the process whereby the Israelites gained autonomy.

The Dallas Arts District is a large area at the north end of Downtown Dallas that consists of Dallas' best multi-cultural art, music, dance and general entertainment venues.

Sima Qian (145-85 C.E.) was an historian active during the Han dynasty in China. He was the author of an historical account of China that spanned from the Xia dynasty through the Shang and Zhou, ultimately ending in his own time with the Han dynasty.

Taoism is a system of Chinese philosophy and religious practices which extol the virtues of living in harmony with nature.