On the morning of September 22, 2023, Syrian President Assad, invited to the Asian Games opening ceremony in Hangzhou, toured the famous Buddhist Lingyin Temple with his wife and children. The temple unusually rolled out the red carpet and opened its main doors, sparking public discussion. Later that afternoon, Xi Jinping met with Assad at ...
The journey of the Kongō Gumi, a company with over a millennium of history, has been anything but smooth. In 1868, during the first year of the Meiji era, Emperor Meiji implemented the “Shinto and Buddhism Separation Order,” leading to the destruction of many Buddhist temples. This policy stripped the Four Heavenly Kings of their ...
A report published by the Tokyo Business Research Company reveals the key to longevity for Japanese enterprises: integrity and staying private. Among the many centuries-old businesses, the oldest is Kongō Gumi, a temple construction company established during the Asuka period now boasting a history of 1,440 years. Longevity secrets unveiled The Japan Imperial Database surveyed ...
In the north of Fufeng County, Baoji City in Shaanxi Province, exists the Famen Temple, built by the emperors of the Eastern Han Dynasty (A.D. 25-220). The underground palace pagoda in the temple enshrines a section of the authentic relic of Buddha Shakyamuni’s middle finger bone. Red Guards attack the Famen Temple In 1966, a ...
Ancient Chinese people were known for creating many marvelous items, and today, we’ll be exploring two fascinating stories about ancient Chinese bottles. 1. The blue copper bottle Our first story comes from the book Shi Tian Weng Ke Zuo Xin Wen by Shen Zhou during the Ming Dynasty. Ten miles west of Pingding County in ...
In the expansive universe of the Star Wars franchise, few characters have had as profound an impact as Ahsoka Tano. From her introduction to the animated series to her transition into live-action, Ahsoka has become an icon for fans of the Star Wars saga and its spin-off series. But many may not realize that Ahsoka’s ...
There’s a surprising similarity between religions like Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and modern science. They all suggest that the world we perceive might be rooted in something beyond our regular comprehension. This shared notion bridges the gap between spirituality and science, fueling our curiosity about external creators and the deeper layers of reality. The religious perspective ...
If you’ve ever been to Japan, you’ll find certain places that sell omamori, often near religious or traditional sites. Booths around these shrines or Japanese buildings sell these magical-looking talismans, often in the form of keychains, necklaces, or other types of trinkets, with the common one being held by a string. Buying a random omamori ...
Throughout history, humor has been an indomitable tool in the arsenal of leaders, thinkers, and innovators. It serves not just as a source of amusement, but as a bridge between contrasting ideas, a salve for wounds both personal and societal, and a testament to the enduring human spirit. The anecdotes that follow demonstrate the diverse ...
The Keelung Mid-Summer Ghost Festival (雞籠中元祭), also known as Keelung Chung-Yuan Festival, is one of the most iconic events in this small port city in northern Taiwan. It is a captivating event that bridges the realms of the living and the deceased. Deeply rooted in the city’s rich history, this enchanting event has a profound ...
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