Month: May 2003

Chinese Academies: Learning and the Pursuit for Moral Perfection

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The publication of Zhongguo Shuyuan earlier this year by Shanghai Educational Press is a significant turning point, in the study and appreciation of the educational role academies played in traditional China. I wrote the English introduction for the book, which is richly illustrated with pictures. Academies dated to the eighth century and have until the … Read more

Beyond National and Ethnic Boundaries: The Inside Story of Mother Earth

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Ethnic boundaries between communities are age old. Geographic boundaries are established by nature. National boundaries are established on the basis of nationalities that control the land, the people and the natural resources of the land. Mother Earth has other boundaries that are important but not realized by most people except the geologists and those working … Read more

Tai Chi Workshop

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Conducted by Ms. Miu Ying Fong Millions of people practice t’ai chi ch’uan every day, and it is fast becoming one of the most popular exercise systems in the world. Originating in China, it is famed for its health benefits and revered for its philosophical, cultural, and historical traditions. Disciplines similar to t’ai chi have … Read more

Thirty Years of Asia America: Images by Corky Lee

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For thirty years, Corky Lee has used his camera to ensure that the faces of Asian Pacific Americans and their experiences be included in American history. His mission has been to document the incredibly diverse Asian American communities ignored by mainstream media. In an interview in AsianWeek Corky commented: “I’d like to think that every … Read more