A scholar of Daoist rituals explains how the indigenous tradition of China understands the human body as being part of the larger cosmos.
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Through the power of rituals, inanimate objects can be understood to transform into agents who can see, hear, taste and respond to the concerns of those who worship them.
The ancient Chinese text is considered a military classic, but Western readers often overlook its philosophical roots.
Everything, Everywhere, All at Once invokes Daoism, the Chinese school of thought that pursues balance and harmony.
President Xi Jinping’s nationalist agenda includes supporting traditional Chinese religious beliefs and practices – as long as their leaders support the Chinese Communist Party.
A scholar of religion explains what those who fast for health and fitness can learn from religious traditions for a sustained, deeper and lifelong practice.
It’s more important than ever that the U.S. understand China. So why don’t our universities teach Chinese thought?
One of the many roles of Vietnam’s fascinating “cult of heroes” is to ensure government control over religious feeling, channeling it into nationalism.
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Lecturer in Religious Studies, University of Tennessee
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Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Florida International University
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