The Emergence of Nanhai Guanyin, Guanyin of the South Sea
One of the more popular Chinese depictions of Guanyin, especially during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, is the seated Bodhisattva in her “Cave of the Tidal Sound” (Chaoyin Dong) on…
Chinese Religious & Spiritual Art
Consecrating Wooden Images to Imbue Them with A Life Force
Carved figural statues have historically been an integral part of cultural and religious life in China, providing spiritual inspiration, solace, and dedication to the country, local communities, families, and individuals….
Queen Mother of the West Xiwangmu : Taoism’s Iconic Female Sovereign of Immortals
The Taoist deity Queen Mother of the West Hsi Wang Mu or Xiwangmu is revered as the most significant female deity in the Taoist pantheon and is also highly regarded…
Tudi Gong: The Taoist and Popular Religion Earth God
Followers of Taoism and Chinese Popular Folk Religion believe the cosmos consists of three domains: Heaven (the Celestial Domain), Earth, and the Underworld with each domain being inhabited by a…
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