Chinese Philosophies.
Down through the history of China;
the depth of influence on virtually, every facet of Chinese life - of three main philosophies, is not only vast - it is ingrained.
Buddhism, Confucianism & Daoism.
We say Buddhism, first, because it's original philosophy was imported from India.
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Chinese Garden Influence
Throughout Chinesegardenscene.com, we would be negligent; should we not include factors from all three, that have had an overwhelming influence, to a larger or lesser degree - in the creation of Chinese gardens & penjing.
We have provided resources, to further study Buddhism, as it relates to the Chinese garden art of landscape miniaturisation;
similarly, we have quoted from Confucius and provided LINKAGE to further study, should you wish.
Please visit a through garmahis.com & Kongzi.sina.com, a rather ' efflorescent,'
musical & visual introduction to.......
WARNING:
The music is quite hard to turn off, it is so wonderful, to listen, to and the visuals are taking ancient philosophy to a whole new celestial height.
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<I>Confucius</I> & Chinese Modesty
Within the last of the three, lies significant contribution to miniature landscape creation; through the very " Nature," of it....
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<I>Confucius & Traditional Chinese Beliefs</I>
Daoism or Taoism
Firstly - if the " Which is Correct," is a bit mind boggling, to you;
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Daoism - Taoism romanization issue.
Allow us now, to provide an introduction, through LINKAGE: Brief
Further, let us go to the mainland organisation, for a LINKAGE:
General Introduction > Go ENGLISH
If you understand & read Chinese, then the above and following, through LINKAGE: <I>Hongkong</I> will assist.
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And if you wish to search for Contacts & Locations, around the Globe, through LINKAGE: International
The following video, explains the central paradox of Daoism, in simple terms.
[ if your computer does not support the necessary software to display or view these ( Real Player and You Tube ) or it is too slow for your liking - please visit edepot.com/taoism ].
 Wu Wei (WuWei) Calligraphy Scrolls.flv |
We, at chinesegardenscene.com; particularly enjoy the illustrative account, that supports the explanation, contained in this video presentation and also the one in the Yin Yang video that follows shortly.
P.S........if Wei-wu-wei: Nondual action. concerns you at all and you seek to search it further;
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<I>David Loy - Philosophy East and West</I>
Balance
Study some succinct and pertinent information, through LINKAGE on:
<I>Yin-Yang and the Supreme Ultimate</I>
The following video, explains the concepts of Yin & Yang, in simple terms.
Yin Yang (Ying Yang) Scroll Paintings and Posters.flv |
Again, the calligraphy scrolls are available, through edepot.com/taoism.
Sublimity & Unfetterdness
If you wonder how the literati scholars, that were once, resident in their gardens and able to create such wonderful works - then, after meditating over the " Path to being a Chinese Garden Scholar,"
through LINKAGE: read about their philosophy of Life, they bought into, all those years ago -
<I>Reaching the extremely mysterious & abstruse state</I>
Sometimes in life; it is about what you need to detach yourself from; rather than just cultivate.
We would also be remiss, here at Chinese Garden Scene - if we were not to pay homage, to another trait;
the likes of which, is seldom found in may other cultures, on earth:
Chinese persistence & perseverance
Visit the next sub-topic of Chinese Work Ethic.
Meditate - On what came before.
Have you ever considered, the possibility;
that All these man-made philosophies - may have originated, with the creator of nature, itself ?
<I>Chinese Christianity in Mandarin</I>
And / Or Chinese Christianity in English
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And this faith that followed - is it really - " the truth." ?
