The Daodejing, a global classic, stands out for its feminine tonality and profound themes. Discover its universal appeal and ...

Taoist visions of the body form a central part of my research. Taoism, (also spelled Daoism) an indigenous tradition of China ...

Her other research projects include studies of the rhetorical tradition of reclusion in medieval poetry and prose, of political messages in Yu Xin’s Daoist poetry, and of the active role played by ...

Known as the “world’s largest drum,” it stands 10 feet tall on its field carriage and is handled by a crew of six band members, including two beaters. The drum draws attention wherever it goes from ...

The year’s dragon sign is, more specifically, a wood dragon. The element of wood is seen in Daoist tradition as a return to ...

Reform Judaism is now a major Jewish denomination, followers believe Jewish traditions should be modernised and made compatible with the surrounding culture. There are some differences between ...

As a longstanding tradition, women play cards. With lots of fun and cheer, yet holding on to the sacredness and purity of the occasion, it is a much-anticipated festival. According to Purvi Sawant ...

Losing our baby teeth is a rite of passage for everyone, often requiring clever strategies to remove those stubborn little gnashers. For nearly 5,000 years, the indigenous communities of Taiwan ...

Learn the ins and outs of feng shui, villain hitting and fortunetelling, as well as the dos and don’ts for cultivating good luck in our series on Chinese superstitions. One of the earliest ...

Well, it's a rite of passage. But what is the history behind Halloween and all of its unusual traditions? Why do we trick-or-treat, carve pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns, dress up in costumes and ...