Beautifully illustrated, this volume will give readers a clear idea of the history and aesthetics of Chinese painting, as well as the chance to appreciate the depiction of vivid figures, awesome landscapes, exquisite flowers and dainty insects that best represent its achievements. Beginning with the[...]

A main pillar of Chinese tradition and culture is the Lunar Calendar and the many festivals and stories it encompasses. Though most explorations of Taoism take place within the realm of scripture, exercises, formal lectures, and meditation, in "The Lunar" Tao Ming-Dao looks to the Lunar Calendar and[...]

Umbrella, light, landscape, sky--
There is no language of the holy.
The sacred lies in the ordinary. This treasury of life-enhancing daily readings turns a wise Taoist light on every facet of life. Each daily entry with a one-word title and its Chinese character in elegant calligraphy. [...]

The Taoist spirit comes to life, made vibrant and contemporary through the Chinese ideograms whose images and storiesspeak of living in harmony with the Tao. Everyday Tao revives an ancient approach to meditation and reflection by using these stories as sources of insight for spiritual growth.[...]