China

AsiaSociety.org articles, op-eds, videos and blog posts on China.

The Origins of Buddhism

The life of Buddha, the emergence of Buddhism, basic tenets, and major sects throughout Asia.

Laozi: The Old Master

A short introduction to Laozi and Daoism.

American attitudes towards the Chinese and Japanese after major international events.

Daoism

Daoism has folk roots in China but was popularized by the Laozi in the 5th century BCE.

Ethnic Minorities in China

An essay on some of China's 56 ethnic minority groups.

Exploring the Mandala

Mandalas are Buddhist devotional images often deemed a diagram or symbol of an ideal universe.

China's Ming Dynasty treasure ships realized trade networks and diplomatic missions as far as Africa and the Red Sea.

Confucianism

An essay on Confucianism: its roots, premise, impact on society over time and modern incarnations.

Confucius

A short introduction to Confucius and Confucianism.

Confucius Says

Analects of Confucius (论语) are a record conversations between Confucius and his disciples.

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