Laozi's famous quote from the Daodejing (Chapter 60), "Governing a large country is like steaming small fish" (治大国若烹小鲜), is a profound observation on leadership and administration. See details at www.qi-journal.com/3357
The Official's Hat: This headwear, known as the wushamao (乌纱帽), was more than just an elaborate fashion statement. It carried deep cultural meaning, symbolizing scholarship, integrity, and, as some legends suggest, imperial control. #taichi #qigong #chineseculture
Details at www.qi-journal.com/3356
Happy Chinese New Year from Qi Journal.
Hide your bamboo shoots, secure your livestock, and maybe keep the kids indoors... The "Nian" is coming and it's not bringing New Year's cheer! But Chinese ancestors figured out this monster's weaknesses.
Our article at: www.qi-journal.com/3354
#chineseculture #qigong #taichi #taiji #TCM
祝你福寿安康 (Zhù nǐ fú shòu ān kāng) is a common Chinese expression. See www.qi-journal.com/3329 for more details.
#taiji #taichi #qigong #chineseculture #TCM
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Thank you to all our followers for sharing our posts and helping Qi Journal promote traditional Chinese practices for cultivating health and balance. Your support keeps this timeless wisdom thriving! Here’s to a healthy, harmonious 2025 together.
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The Chinese idiom 虎落平阳被犬欺 (hǔ luò píng yáng bèi quǎn qī), which can be translated as "When a tiger falls to the flatlands, even dogs will bully it."
Article at www.qi-journal.com/3349
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China's religious landscape is a rich tapestry of philosophical traditions, spiritual practices, and organized religions.
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"Three in the morning and four in the evening"
This idiom 朝三暮四: (Zhāo Sān Mù Sì) originates from the Zhuangzi (庄子), a Daoist text attributed to the philosopher Zhuang Zhou (aka Zhuangzi).
Story at www.qi-journal.com/3345
HAVE A HAPPY AND THOUGHTFUL THANKSGIVING.
The Chinese idiom 饮水思源, which translates as "When you drink water, think of its source," beautifully captures the spirit of gratitude and reflection. www.qi-journal.com/3346
