Roaming Into the Beyond

Roaming Into the Beyond
Author: Zornica Kirkova
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Chinese poetry
ISBN: 9789004311565

Introduction -- Religious and literary background -- The dramatis personae -- A phenomenology of immortals -- The world of the immortals -- The way to immortality -- Immortality in the context of the human world -- Conclusion

Roaming into the Beyond: Representations of Xian Immortality in Early Medieval Chinese Verse

Roaming into the Beyond: Representations of Xian Immortality in Early Medieval Chinese Verse
Author: Zornica Kirkova
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 429
Release: 2016-06-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9004313699

In Roaming into the Beyond Zornica Kirkova provides the first detailed study in a Western language of Daoism-inspired themes in early medieval Chinese poetry. She examines representations of Daoist xian immortality in a broad range of versified literature from the Han until the end of the Six Dynasties, focusing on the transformations of themes, concepts, and imagery within a wide literary and religious context. Adopting a more integrated approach, the author explores both the complex interaction between poetry and Daoist religion and the interrelations between various verse forms and poetic themes. This book not only enhances our understanding of the complexities of early medieval literature but also reevaluates the place of Daoist religious thought in the intellectual life of the period.

Digital Humanities and Religions in Asia

Digital Humanities and Religions in Asia
Author: L.W.C. van Lit
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2023-12-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 311074760X

In pre-modern religions in the geographical context of Asia we encounter unique scripts, number systems, calendars, and naming conventions. These can make Western-built technologies – even tools specifically developed for digital humanities – an ill fit to our needs. The present volume explores this struggle and the limitations and potential opportunities of applying a digital humanities approach to pre-modern Asian religions. The authors cover Buddhism, Christianity, Daoism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism and Shintoism with chapters categorized according to their focus on: 1) temples, 2) manuscripts, 3) texts, and 4) social media. Thus, the volume guides readers through specific methodologies and practical examples while also providing a critical reflection on the state of the field, pushing the interface between digital humanities and pre-modern Asian religions into new territory.

Li Bo Unkempt

Li Bo Unkempt
Author: Kidder Smith
Publisher: punctum books
Total Pages: 501
Release: 2021-03-25
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1953035426

Traces of a Daoist Immortal

Traces of a Daoist Immortal
Author: Louis Komjathy
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 611
Release: 2024-04-25
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9004694897

Traces of a Daoist Immortal is a Daoist-infused tour de force on the Daoist mountain hermit Chén Tuán 陳摶 (Xīyí 希夷 [Infinitesimal Subtlety]; d. 989) and his fellow “hidden immortals.” Breaking various academic taboos, including hyper-historicism, social constructivism, and conformist mentalities, here Komjathy, in an aspirational gesture towards unbridled inquiry, offers annotated translations and scholarly introductions to ten major works associated with the Daoist immortal. The book also contains a cutting-edge, mythopoetic introduction that addresses the life and legend of Chén Tuán, his connection to the Western Marchmount of Huàshān 華山 (Mount Hua; Huàyīn, Shǎnxī), Daoist views about sleeping, dreaming, waking, as well as Daoist time-being.

The Language of Color in China

The Language of Color in China
Author: Jun Zhou
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 339
Release: 2019-01-17
Genre: History
ISBN: 152752616X

This is the first book to explore color history in Asia. Color is a natural phenomenon and a fundamental element of the universe, and offers a medium to communicate with others globally. It is a language of signals, such as traffic lights, signs or symbols, and an essential part of society. Color attracts people’s attention and transmits important information. As such, color language denotes all of the activities of human history, and has been associated with changes in society, economic development, and dynasties replacing the old with the new. The book brings together many elements of Chinese history with reference to the topic of ‘color’ and has evolved from the authors’ respective interests in art and design, teaching and research, consultancy and publishing. The topic will be of increasing importance in the future as a consequence of China’s increasing influence in the sphere of global culture. For practitioners of art and design, the book will be a valuable resource; for the general public, interested in the development of Chinese aesthetics over the centuries, it will provide a new perspective complimentary to existing studies about art, design and the history of the region.

Religion and Prison Art in Ming China (1368-1644)

Religion and Prison Art in Ming China (1368-1644)
Author: Ying Zhang
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2020-04-28
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9004432299

Approaching the prison as a creative environment and imprisoned officials as creative subjects in Ming China (1368-1644), Ying Zhang introduces important themes at the intersection of premodern Chinese religion, poetry, and visual and material culture.

Xiong Shili's Treatise on Reality and Function

Xiong Shili's Treatise on Reality and Function
Author: John Makeham
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2023-09-15
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 0197688683

Xiong Shili (1885-1968) is widely recognized as a founding figure of the modern New Confucian school of philosophy and seen by many as one of the most important and creative Chinese philosophers of the twentieth century. His ultimate concern throughout his long intellectual career was to show that "Reality (ti) and function (yong) are non-dual." Reality is the "locus" that ontologically grounds the phenomenal yet is not different from the phenomenal. His onto-cosmology draws syncretically on a diverse range of resources in the Chinese philosophical tradition to construct his own overarching metaphysical vision, articulated within the broader context of advancing a systematic critique of both Madhyamaka and Yogācāra Buddhist thought, the culmination of nearly four decades of critical engagement. Treatise on Reality and Function (Ti yong lun) is the mature expression of Xiong's signature metaphysical doctrine. Published in 1958, Xiong considered it to be his most important philosophical achievement, but it has never before appeared in English. This annotated translation by John Makeham presents the text along with the original foreword attributed to Han Yuankai, and Xiong's original preface.

The World's Greatest Religious Leaders [2 volumes]

The World's Greatest Religious Leaders [2 volumes]
Author: Scott E. Hendrix
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 850
Release: 2018-03-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1440841381

This book provides reliable information about important world religious leaders, correcting the misinformation that can be on the internet. Religious leaders have shaped the course of history and deeply affected the lives of many individuals. This book offers alphabetically arranged profiles of roughly 160 religious leaders from around the world and across time, carefully chosen for their impact and importance and to maximize inclusiveness of faiths from around the world. Scholars from around the world, each one an expert in his or her field and all holding advanced degrees, came together to create an essential resource for students and for those with an interest in religion and its history. Every entry has been carefully edited in a two-stage review process, guaranteeing accuracy and readability throughout the work. Not strictly a biographical reference that recounts the facts of religious figures' lives, the book helps users understand how the selected figures changed history. The entries are accompanied by excerpts of primary source documents and suggestions for further reading, while the book closes with a bibliography of essential print and electronic resources for further research.