Comparisons Between the 5 Paragraph Essay and Baguwen (8-Legged Essay)
If you grew up in America and went to a public school, you likely learned how to…
Book Review of the Smiling Proud Wanderer by Jin Yong
There’s one word that I want to use to describe this novel: Sobering. In The Smiling Proud…
Bazi, the Four Pillars of Destiny: A Comprehensive Guide
Bazi explained, how it relates to the Chinese zodiac, and much more. The Four Pillars of Destiny,…
My Path to Learning Classical Chinese
My path to learning Classical Chinese, also known as literary Chinese, is one that has been going…
10 Steps to Learning Chinese Philosophy
How to learn Chinese philosophy? This seems like a daunting task at first glance. However, it need…
I Ching Yarrow Stalks and Coins: A Helpful Guide to Consulting the I Ching
So let’s say you finally grabbed yourself a copy of the I Ching. You open up and…
What is Wuxia? Difference Between Wuxia Vs. Xianxia and Other Questions Answered.
What is Wuxia? In short, wuxia is a Chinese genre that is focused on martial arts. This…
Thoughts on Classic Wuxia Novels and their Future
If you’re reading this article, I assume that you already know what wuxia is. If you don’t,…
Poker, Dugu Nine Swords, and a Wheelmaker From Zhuangzi
What a poker game, a sword fighting technique in Jin Yong’s wuxia novels, and a wheelmaker in…