On this Buddhist holy ground, monks, merchants, pilgrims, and tourists blur the boundaries between devotion and daily life
Ne Zha transcended his origins as a Buddhist deity to emerge as a rebellious, anti-patriarchal hero in popular culture
China’s adherence to the 12-year zodiac cycle is known around the world. What might be more surprising is that the West’s astrological signs have als…
From Christians in the Tang dynasty to all-night parties in early 1900s Shanghai, the Western holiday has a longer history in China than most people …
A mysterious and unique carving of female genitalia in a Buddhist grotto has served as a place of worship for centuries
Discover how faith and family have held the Dungan communities of Central Asia together for centuries
Also known as “Church of Almighty God,” the forbidden religious group keeps attracting members, despite prosecution.
In a temple in the clouds, the ancient Daoist religion tries adapting to the 21st century
TWOC’s new show discusses Thangka culture and whether Chinese painting should remain “pure”
In his masterful book, Ian Johnson goes in search of Chinese spiritualism—and finds it everywhere
Lighting incense at Lingyin Temple for an auspicious year ahead
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