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...

A Study on Sheng Yen’s Perspective on Art

Chi, Chun-Chi


Part-time Assistant Professor, General Education Center at the National Yunlin University of Science and Technology


The objective of this essay is to explore the perspective and concepts on art embraced by Master Sheng Yen (1930-2009). Sheng Yen believed that the connection between Buddhism and art is diverse and complex and is integral to the religion. However, Sheng Yen’s...
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