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
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
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
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...
Examining the Form-spirit Aesthetics of Bodhidharma – With Case Studies on Xia Jing Shan’s Paintings
In the 6th century, Indian Buddhist monk, Bodhidharma, crossed the ocean and headed to China to embark on a Buddhist mission during the Southern and Northern dynasties. The unique experiences he had whilst spreading the religion in China including his “wall...
Visual Translation of Religion Arts during Communication: A Case Study of Buddhist Painting Exhibition of Xia Jing Shan Culture and Arts Foundation
Examining Xia Jing Shan’s Dictions of Solemn Deity Inscribed on Paintings and Discussion on Taiwanese Classical Poems Inscribed on Paintings
Xia Jing Shan is a traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy master in Taiwan. He specializes in paintings of Buddhist subject matters, and is well versed in the refined style of fine-brush with heavy color, creating delicate lines and unique lifelike images that...