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How Did Religion Spread Along the Silk Road? Crash Course Geography
Today we’re going to talk about the collection of routes known as the Silk Roads, and explore how worldview and other ideas spread along those trade routes. The Silk Roads are responsible for everything from the spices we use when we...
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China Religion
New ReviewOfficially, China is an atheist society, although freedom of worship is guaranteed under the Chinese constitution. Religious beliefs vary widely, which isn’t surprising in a country with 56 officially recognized national minorities....
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Indonesia Religion
New ReviewMany people in Indonesia believe in the spiritual power behind objects and forces, and most societies have organized ceremonies and rituals to mollify these spirits. In Indonesia, traditional animist beliefs have been combined with the...
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Singapore Religion
New ReviewSingapore is a secular state, and people of all religions are free to worship. This history of religious tolerance dates back to a time when traders, immigrants, and conquerors introduced the islanders to their religions. Over the...
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Japan Religion
New ReviewExplore the influence of religion on Japan over the centuries. Learn about Shinto, Japan’s indigenous religion, which is still practiced but serves mainly as a source of traditional customs and festivals. It has slightly more followers...
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Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism: Chinese Popular Religion
A large proportion of Chinese people believe in a god—yet most report they don’t belong to any religion. In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we’ll learn about two of the Three Teachings of China—Confucianism and Daoism—and explore...
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Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, Korea
Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, a symbol of the powerful Joseon Dynasty, has been restored after enduring numerous fires during Japanese invasions. Its 330 reconstructed buildings harmoniously blend Chinese influences with traditional...
Great Big Story
Exploring the ancient rock carvings of Dazu, China's cultural treasure
Discover the ancient rock carvings of Dazu in Chongqing, China, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing over 60,000 figures from Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
Great Big Story
Exploring the ancient rock carvings of Dazu, China's cultural treasure
Discover the ancient rock carvings of Dazu in Chongqing, China, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing over 60,000 figures from Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
Professor Dave Explains
Early Philosophical Thought (East Asia and India)
Philosophy has its roots all over the world, and although the best preserved documents are from the Western world, which is why this topic is so frequently studied from a Western perspective, there are a number of Eastern thinkers that...
History Hit
How Christianity Shapes Our Morality: The civilization crisis
Tom Holland concludes by explaining how much Christianity is a cultural civilizational phenomenon. How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 7
Religion for Breakfast
Intro to Confucianism
In this episode we examine the topic: Intro to Confucianism
Religion for Breakfast
Confucianism is Making a Comeback in China
In this episode we examine the topic: Confucianism is Making a Comeback in China
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China: Traditional Religions
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip takes a look at China's major traditional religions.
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Tai Chi relaxation exercise
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TAIWAN: ANNUAL TEACHER'S DAY CELEBRATIONS MARRED BY STORMS
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Taiwanese have celebrated annual Teacher's Day, paying their respects to Confucius, the ancient Chinese god of teaching by marking his 2548th birthday.
But for some there was little cause for celebration.
Mighty storms...
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China - International Conference On Confucius
The ancient teachings of Confucius have been hailed as vital to
China's whirlwind modernisation drive, even though the sage's
works were long reviled in his native land. At an international
conference on Confucius on Monday (09/10),...
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FEATURE Changing Face of China AP on youngsters studying Confucius
Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province - 13 April, 2008
1. Wide, tilt down of children walking past portrait of Confucius in Tongxueguan
2. Wide of teacher helping child dress in clothes from the Han Dynasty period
3. Close up of Yu Zhenfei...
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Preservation of the Dazu rock carvings in south west China.
1. Wide niche (series of rock carvings)
2. Kistitgarbha Buddha
3. Image representing a vision of death in 'Hell'
4. Image representing a leg being chopped off in 'Hell'
5. More hellish images of deaths
6. Wide of tourists looking at...
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Chinese govt launches campaign to combat SARS
1. Wide shot of crowd on Great Wall of China, near Beijing
2. Mid shot of man launching kite with "Chinese Spirit" slogan, pan to Kite in sky
3. Mid shot of man holding kite string
4. Mid shot of crowd launching kites, zoom out to wide...