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...
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...
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...
PhD candidate, Department of Philosophy, Chinese Culture University
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...
Teacher, Department of Chinese Literature, Tamkang University
Chapter Pa Yih of Confucian Analects say：”The business of laying on the colors follows (the preparation of) the plain ground.” This article tackles the conflicts of interpretations between Zheng Xuan (127-200) and Zhu Xi (1130-1200) on this text. Propriety...
