The Spirit of the Chinese Character: Gifts from the Earth - Hardcover

Aria, Barbara; Gon, Russell Eng

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1931412871 ISBN 13: 9781931412872

Publisher: Fair Winds Press, 2001

Synopsis

Examines the history of forty ideograms for abstract terms from ambition to wisdom, demonstrates how they are formed, and looks at what they reveal about Chinese culture.

About this title

Synopsis:

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.

About the Author:

Barbara Aria -- whose previous works include a companion book, The Nature of the Chinese Character -- is a native of England and now lives in New York City. Russell Eng Gon has studied and practiced Chinese caligraphy for over 20 years. He was born and raised in New York City.

About this edition

• Publisher: Fair Winds Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1931412871
• ISBN 13: 9781931412872
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 96