Tag > “Buddhism”
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Famous Parallel Figures 4/10: Ji Gong and Joseph of Cupertino
Betty Wang
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The Mogao Caves of Dunhuang
Along the Silk Road, just outside the town of Dunhuang in western China, lie the Mogao...
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Tang Monk from Journey to the West
Alternately known as Xuan Zang, Tripitaka, and Tang Seng, this hero from the classic...
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The Goddess of Compassion: Bodhisattva Guan Yin
This goddess of mercy can help solve any problem, but only for those who lead a life of...
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The Han Dynasty
The Han Dynasty (206 B.C.E.-220 C.E.) is often considered China’s first golden...
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Journey to the West
One of the four classics of Chinese literature, Journey to the West was written in the...
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The Udumbara Flower
According to Buddhist scriptures, the udumbara is a sacred flower that comes from the...
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Monk Ji Gong
One of China's most eccentric and colorful monks, Ji Gong, also known as "Crazy Ji,"...
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The Monk Who Endured
One of Shen Yun’s earliest dance dramas tells the story of an exceptional...
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