Traditional Chinese Arts and Culture
At the heart of Chinese medicine is its people and culture. These pages explore classical Chinese music, particularly the qin (lute) and erhu, as well as a variety of other ancient cultural practices such as the art of tea.
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The Concept of Lineage: A Conversation
KELLY JENNINGS
HEINER FRUEHAUF
In this deep conversation about the concept of lineage, Dr. Heiner Fruehauf and Dr. Kelly Jennings discuss how their experiences in indigenous communities and their wisdom traditions broadened their understanding of Chinese medicine, Daoism, Chinese culture, and the transmission of ancient knowledge. They share the important and impactful components of being a disciple and a student, with trust, belief, and integrity, through dedication to the teacher, awakening to the master within.
The Story of Tea: The First Herb of Chinese Medicine (Part 3)
YANG TAILUN
HEINER FRUEHAUF
In this passionate presentation about the history and pursuit of tea as a medicinal substance, Master Yang Tailun delights his audience with intricate details that are inspiring beyond the magnetic spell of the plant itself. He weaves his lived experience in the ancient home of the Camellia sinensis plant in Southwest China together with the history of medicine, poetry, travel, and trade as well as the passion for life itself.
The Story of Tea: The First Herb of Chinese Medicine (2 Parts)
YANG TAILUN
HEINER FRUEHAUF
In this passionate presentation about the history and pursuit of tea as a medicinal substance, Master Yang Tailun delights his audience with intricate details that are inspiring beyond the magnetic spell of the plant itself. He weaves his lived experience in the ancient home of the Camellia sinensis plant in Southwest China together with the history of medicine, poetry, travel, and trade as well as the passion for life itself.
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The Qin (Lute): A Microcosm of Chinese Traditional Culture
WANG HUADE (revered Daoist musician)
One of the last recorded presentations by the late Daoist musician Wang Huade, legend of Sichuan folk music, accompanied by well-known Guangxi musician Wan Lanzhen.
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Erhu: The Instrument of Emotion and Character
WAN LANZHEN
Well-known Guangxi musician Wan Lanzhen plays the erhu, or two-stringed “Chinese violin”, displaying its versatility as an instrument commonly used in a variety of modern and classical Chinese music.
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Insights from a Tea Expert (2 parts)
ZHAO FU
In this interview, Zhao Fu, a well-known Chinese tea expert offers folklore, history and other health and medicinal information about one of the oldest traditions in China.
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