Thesis on Taoist Tea from Wudang Mountains: Reexamining Taoist Tea Literature on Qianlin Tea Tree and Qianlin Tea from Wudang Mountains and Its Alchemic Traditions

Lai Shen-Chon


Dean of the Graduate Institute of Folk Arts and Cultural Heritage , National Taipei University


This paper opens with oral literature and myths and legends, which are referenced for the analysis on the Taoist tea culture practiced in the area of the Wudang Mountains. Specifically, the second chapter examines records on the Qianlin tea tree found in Taoist...

Exploring Xia Jing Shan’s Calligraphy Art

Chen Meng-Yi


PhD candidate, Department of Calligraphy and Painting Arts, National Taiwan University of Arts


Buddhist art is Xia Jing Shan’s lifelong mission, and his calligraphic works are also predominantly on Buddhist scriptures, insights he has attained on Buddhist studies, or cautionary words for people, and his efforts have become an energy that guides society towards...

Reflection on the Coopetition Effects Between Religion, Politics, Art – With a Case Study on Music Censorship in Iran

Lin Cho-I


PhD candidate, Department of Education, University of Taipei


This paper reflects on integrative issues resulting from religion, politics, and art through examining Iran’s ban on music. After the 1979 revolution in Iran, some music has been banned from public life, and Western music is particularly forbidden in the country. The...

Discovery of Innovation and Insights of Xia Jing Shan’s Buddhist Painting Themes in the Field of Visual Art

Chuang Li-hua


Assistant Professor, Digital Media Program, Chinese Culture University


The discussion on skillful techniques expressed in Xia Jing Shan’s Buddhist paintings sheds the light on the integration of theme description and fineness features of Chinese painting and the realistic style of western painting. These painting elements and technique...
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