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The Surprisingly Ancient Origins of Christmas in China
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 think
Explicit Carving in Yunnan’s Mountains Confuses Scholars
A mysterious and unique carving of female genitalia in a Buddhist grotto has served as a place of worship for centuries
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The Enduring Chinese Roots of Central Asia’s Dungan People
Discover how faith and family have held the Dungan communities of Central Asia together for centuries
The Families Torn Apart by Eastern Lightning
Also known as “Church of Almighty God,” the forbidden religious group keeps attracting members, despite prosecution.
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A New Way of Dao
In a temple in the clouds, the ancient Daoist religion tries adapting to the 21st century
[Video] TWOC Ep. 2: The Art of Painting & Calligraphy
TWOC’s new show discusses Thangka culture and whether Chinese painting should remain “pure”
Soul Searching
In his masterful book, Ian Johnson goes in search of Chinese spiritualism—and finds it everywhere
Burning In the New Year
Lighting incense at Lingyin Temple for an auspicious year ahead
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