Ch"an tries to attain enlightenment without the aid of uncommon religious observances: study, scriptures, ceremonies, or good deeds, all things that the people of East Asia had been used to doing in order to reach the salvation that they desired. ... Eisai was not only instrumental in the creation of the Rinzai school, but also in introducing tea drinking ceremonies to the people of Japan. First popular in China, the tea drinking ceremony was elevated quickly within Japanese society; during the ninth century, when the tea ceremonies were introduced to Japan, the Japanese had fine tastes for ...

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Although a handful of Chinese workers were allowed to participate in the final ceremony and a small group were personally congratulated by Stanford Leland and his partners who financed the project, perhaps not too shocking, the Chinese workers were forbidden from appearing in the famous photograph of the ceremony, even though without their work and their lives, the project may never have been completed. ...

• Word Count: 1769
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The Reluctant Rider Why the Chinese developed horseback riding late But grew to become master horsemen Look back at man's struggle for freedom. Trace our present day's strength to its source, And you'll find that man's pathway to glory Is strewn with the bones of a horse. anonymous W...

• Word Count: 1830
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

On 1st October 1949 after defeating the KMD in the Chinese Civil War, Mao announced at the gate of heavenly peace that he was now the leader of Peoples Republic of China. Both Stalin and Mao emerged as god-like leaders despite both countries suffering harsh policies of reform economically, political...

• Word Count: 1642
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Introduction The Ming dynasty, a ruling dynasty of China for 276 years from 1368-1644 AD, play an integral part in the history of Chinese culture. The era is considered to have been one of the most successful internationally and domestically in both economical and political aspects. This paper is m...

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The history of Chinese civilization spans thousands of years and encompasses countless ideas, beliefs, and societal and political doctrines. However, from a modern standpoint one distinct perspective prevails above the rest in the manner and degree it has influenced the development of China. For the...

• Word Count: 2424
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate