• A
Chinese Proverb [Reading]
This unit contains the text of a single Chinese proverb.
• Taoism
and Legalism [Reading]
An introduction to Taoism and Legalism, two important
schools of thought in existence during the time of Confucius. Unit includes
short readings introducing Taoism and Legalism, as well as the following:
~ primary-source reading: selections
from the Tao-te Ching
~ primary-source reading: selections
from the Chuang-tzu
~ primary-source reading:
selections
from the Han Fei tzu
~ each selection is followed by discussion questions
• The
Origins of Buddhism [Reading]
An essay outlining the origins of Buddhism in India,
its spread throughout East Asia, and its central concepts.
•
Religion
in a State Society: China [Reading — PDF file: Requires Adobe
Acrobat Reader]
This reading discusses Chinese religious traditions,
"official religion," popular religion, and dissent in Chinese
religion in modern China. Included are a list of "Issues for Discussion"
and "Selected Readings" for further study of the topic. The
reading is taken from Asia: Case Studies in the Social Sciences,
Myron L. Cohen, editor (M.E.Sharpe, 1992). Professor Cohen, who teaches
anthropology at Columbia University, is also the author of the reading.
• Muslims
in China [Reading]
An article about the revival of the Islamic faith
in China.
for
students 
includes teacher's
note 
multimedia unit
primary source reading
general reading 
includes art