The Spirit of the Chinese Character
Gifts from the Earth
Fair Winds Press
Published on 28. September 2001
Book
Hardback
96 pages
978-1-931412-87-2 (ISBN)
Description
In the Chinese culture, writing is a sacred art form. School children are taught to regard calligraphy with reverence and awe. Invoking the names of both Confucius and Lao Tse, this book explores the many shades of meaning of forty fundamental and spiritually inspired Chinese ideograms. Aria unlocks the meaning of each character, revealing a wealth of spiritual and cultural insight. This is a book that appeals to those interested in Chinese culture, Taoism, Buddhism, and the wisdom of the East.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Target group
US School Grade: From Eighth Grade to College Graduate Student
Illustrations
Col.ill.
Dimensions
Height: 171 mm
Width: 171 mm
Weight
341 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-931412-87-2 (9781931412872)
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