When Buddhism was spread to China, it was seen as an exotic religion. The Chinese, therefore, transformed Buddhism to suit Chinese ethical practices, especially the…
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Tag: History of Religions
Finding the True Tao in Translation
Tao Te Ching is the essential text of Taoism. Composed by Lao Tzu or compiled by more than one hand (the sources don’t agree on…
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The Magi, the Manger, and More Festive Reading Guide
Christmas time, from 24 Dec to 1 Jan, is always a good time to refresh my understanding of Christian theology and history. Here are 6…
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The Transformative Journey of Chinese Buddhism
When Buddhism spread to China from India it evolved to respond to the challenges posed by an older philosophy/ religion then existing in China known…
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China’s Spiritual Tapestry
The histories of Taoism and Buddhism in China as well as the interactions between Tibetan Buddhism and the Qing emperors are areas of growing interest…
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