Mirrors (鏡) enable us to see what the eye cannot. In modern times, we use mirrors to see more of what is already visible: reflections of ourselves or our surroundings. In…
Introduction Images of plants and animals, both real and mythical, pervade Chinese art and culture. Orchid, bamboo, plum blossom, lotus, tiger, swallow, bat, crane, and, of course, the dragon. To…
On Feb, 19th, 2015 the world will celebrate the beginning of a new lunar year. In the Chinese calendar this is described as the 4712th year, the Year of the…
By Martha Dahlen The Chinese character for the Tao is translated as “the Way”; it can refer to a way of living as well as a perfectly ordinary street. In…
Asian Cultural Insights and Tips By Martha Dahlen of http://mdahlen.com Introduction: The Chinese character for the Tao is translated as “the Way”; it can refer to a “way” of living as…
Asian Cultural Insights and Tips By Martha Dahlen Introduction: The Chinese character for the Tao is translated as “the Way”; it can refer to a “way” of living as well…