Glossary
Acupuncture - An ancient Chinese system of healing in which fine needles are inserted at specific points just under the skin to stimulate and disperse the body's flow of energy to relieve pain or to treat a variety of medical conditions.
Bronze - A metal alloy made of copper (90%) tin and other metals. Since ancient times it has been the metal most commonly used in casting sculptures, because it is strong, durable and easy to work.
Buddhism - A major world religion based on the teachings of the Buddha, who was a prince born in northern India who devoted his life to seeking enlightenment and personal peace. Buddhism took hold in ancient China d remains the most popular belief there.
Confucius - An ancient Chinese philosopher and sage who lived from 551-479 BC. He became China's most influential philosopher and a leading political reformist.
Dynasty - A succession of rulers from the same family line, in imperial china, a succession of emperors who were usually related.
Jade - A semi precious gemstone, usually green but sometimes whitish, that can be worked to a high polish.
Philosophy - The study of, or search for, knowledge, wisdom and an understanding of the nature of the universe.
Silk Road - The historical trade route linking the Eastern Mediterranean basin to Central and East Asia. it got its name because of the silk, tea and jade carried along the route from China.
Yin and Yang - two opposing forces in Chinese cosmology that together make up everything in the Universe. Yin is the feminine element, associated with night, and yang is the masculine element associated with the day.
Bronze - A metal alloy made of copper (90%) tin and other metals. Since ancient times it has been the metal most commonly used in casting sculptures, because it is strong, durable and easy to work.
Buddhism - A major world religion based on the teachings of the Buddha, who was a prince born in northern India who devoted his life to seeking enlightenment and personal peace. Buddhism took hold in ancient China d remains the most popular belief there.
Confucius - An ancient Chinese philosopher and sage who lived from 551-479 BC. He became China's most influential philosopher and a leading political reformist.
Dynasty - A succession of rulers from the same family line, in imperial china, a succession of emperors who were usually related.
Jade - A semi precious gemstone, usually green but sometimes whitish, that can be worked to a high polish.
Philosophy - The study of, or search for, knowledge, wisdom and an understanding of the nature of the universe.
Silk Road - The historical trade route linking the Eastern Mediterranean basin to Central and East Asia. it got its name because of the silk, tea and jade carried along the route from China.
Yin and Yang - two opposing forces in Chinese cosmology that together make up everything in the Universe. Yin is the feminine element, associated with night, and yang is the masculine element associated with the day.