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Nanjing Rainflower Pebbles
Basic Introduction to Nanjing Rainflower PebblesThe Rainflower pebble is a type of natural agate, also known as a literary stone, an ornamental stone, and a lucky stone. It is mainly produced in the Lihexi area of Nanjing City and the Yuetang area of Yizheng City, making it a famous local specialty of Nanjing. Product FeaturesRainflower pebbles are renowned for their crystal-like texture, unique shapes, vibrant colors, unpredictable patterns, mysterious imagery, and the natural beauty of their scenes, establishing their unique status and value among ornamental stones. They are acclaimed as the "Gifted National Treasure" and the "Queen of Stones"! Historical FolkloreWhen asked about the origin of Rainflower pebbles, one often hears such stories: During the Liang Dynasty of the Southern Dynasties, there was a high monk named Yun Guang who set up a platform in Shizigang (today's Rainflower Terrace) in Nanjing to preach the Dharma, which moved heaven itself to rain flowers that transformed into colorful Rainflower pebbles upon landing. The place where he preached became known as Rainflower Terrace. There are also numerous poems and texts scattered throughout historical records that claim Rainflower pebbles are remnants of the stones used by Nüwa to mend the heavens. For example, "Treasure… -
Mount Lu: National Geopark of China
Mount Lu, listed as the World Heritage Site in 1996, is one of the spiritual centers of Chinese civilization. With its unique ways, the Buddhist and Taoist temples, along with the landmarks of Confucianism, are blended into outstanding natural landscapes, forming cultural landscape while have high aesthetic value and is closely linked with the national spirit and cultural life. Located in Jiangxi Province, it borders Yangtze River to the north and Poyang Lake to the east. It could easily reach Mount Lu from the tourist cities like Nanchang, Wuhan, and Jingdezhen etc.Mount Lu Brief IntroductionLushan Mountain is famous for its cliffs, sea of clouds and waterfalls, which combines scenery, religion, education and culture. The large rivers, lakes and mountains in the scenic area form one integrated mass and a world-famous summer resort.The main peak, Big Hanyang Peak, is 1,474 meters above sea level. "A misty land in spring, a green jade in summer, an intoxicating crimson in autumn and a white jade in winter" is a popular local saying and still the best description for the scenery of the Lushan Mountain.Highlights of Mount LuHighlights One: Watch Sunrise at Hanpo PassHanpo Pass is the ideal place to watch sunrise and the sea… -
Chinese Sculpture and Jade in Ancient Time
1. Chinese Sculpture Chinese sculpture is an art form that has been closely linked to Chinese funerary rites since ancient times. Throughout history, the symbolic protection of important tombs or imperial pantheons by means of life-size or large statues can be seen. In addition, small sculptures of objects, characters and productive activities were also buried in the tombs to accompany the deceased in the afterlife. The introduction of Buddhism meant an enrichment of styles and volumes and the appearance of the first religious and monumental sculptures. The most famous funerary statues are the life-size terracotta warriors of Xi'an, guardians of the tomb of the First Emperor. Then there are the large stone statues of the "Spirit Way" leading to the Ming tombs in Beijing, In all these cases (like the Han and Tang tombs of Xi'an and the Ming tombs of Nanjing) there are representations of real or fantastic animals, guardians or solicitous officials. Ming Dynasty Tombs As for the grave goods, the Neolithic finds have shown the oldest Chinese sculpture known to date: small zoomorphic or anthropomorphic bone and wood objects, jade pieces (discs or human and animal figurines). From the Shang onwards, the latter were found in the… -
What do the upper, middle, and lower twenty-seven strata of the “Three Teachings and Nine Streams” refer to?
When it comes to Sinology, one cannot avoid discussing the "Three Teachings," and when speaking of the "Three Teachings," it naturally leads to the "Nine Schools" or "Nine Streams," collectively known as the "Three Teachings and Nine Streams." The initial origin of the term "Three Teachings and Nine Streams" was very positive. The earliest record of the "Three Teachings" originates from a conversation between Sun Quan of the Three Kingdoms period and the scholar Gan Ze, mentioning Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism. The earliest mention of the nine schools or streams can be found in the "Han Shu: Catalogue of Arts and Literature," where 189 schools of thought are included, but the most important were nine: Confucianism, Daoism, Mohism, Legalism, the School of Names, Yin-Yang School, the School of Diplomacy, Eclecticism, and Agrarianism. This was actually a general reference to China's major religions and various academic schools after the Han Dynasty. In the minds of ordinary people, "Three Teachings and Nine Streams" has actually become a euphemism for different social roles of varying status. Influenced by vernacular novels of the Ming and Qing dynasties or current TV dramas, when people speak of the three teachings and nine streams today,…
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