The Opium Wars
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A 6 page paper discussing the causes and results of the two Opium Wars (1839-1842 and 1856-1858) between China and Britain. In 300 years of trade with China, Britain had developed a thirst for China's tea as well as appetites for Chinese silk and porcelain, but pre-industrial China found very little to desire from Britain's offerings. To ease the resulting tremendous trade deficit, Britain began growing opium in its colony India and insisted that China allow it to enter their country for use by their people. China declined the affront to their national sovereignty, lost Hong Kong to Britain, and later lost all right to restrict the opium trade within their borders. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Opwar.wps

The Positive Effects of Disease - Medieval China
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This 6 page research paper briefly draws on some of the information provided in McNeill's 'Plagues and People,' as well as other information that illustrates that disease can have positive effects for a population. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: Chinadis.wps

The Taiping Rebellion & 'God's Chinese Son'
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This 3 page report discusses the rise of Hong Xiuquan and his version of Christian theology that led him and his followers in an attempt to overthrow the Qing Dynasty. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Taiping.wps

Today's China in Light of the Past
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A 5 page paper discussing modern China with reference to long-standing beliefs and practices. As a culture both ancient and so new as to be positively modern, China remains a study in contrasts. Guangdong International Trust & Investment Corporation (GITIC) was forced by the government to go bankrupt when it was not destitute, but the government was alarmed over what it perceived to be the same types of patterns that preceded the currency and banking crisis in Japan and determined to force the GITIC to cease making what it believed were loans of questionable value. China remains an official 'big emerging market,' but it is yet unclear just what form of government and economic structure will grow from the current chaos. Bibliography lists 23 sources.
Filename: KSchina99.doc

Under the Ancestors' Shadow
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A 5 page paper discussing the book with the same name by Francis L.K. Hsu. Many issues are discussed in regards to China and how things have changed since Hsu's book was published. Social mobility, the importance of farmers, personality, and kinship are but a few of the issues covered in the book and discussed in this paper. Hsu's book gives the reader a sound foundation for being able to more fully understand the present condition of China. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Ancshad.wps

Buddhism in China Analyzed
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A 5 page paper examining how the religious practices of Buddhism found their way to China and became an integral part of both Chinese philosophy and religion. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Budchin.wps

Hu Shih & D. T. Suzuki / Philosophy of Zen Buddhism
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In 9 pages the author debates between the philosophies of Hu Shih and D. T. Suzuki and how each argues Zen philosophy. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Hushih.wps

The Introduction & Impact Of Buddhism In Chinese History
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This 8 page paper provides a basic overview of the introduction and adoption of Buddhism in China. No bibliography.
Filename: Budpap.wps

Zen Buddhism
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This 4 page paper looks at the cultural impact of Zen Buddhism on the Eastern and Western communities. The writer looks at the transitions in Buddhist perspectives within Asian countries, including Japan, and the effects of the introduction of Zen Buddhism into Western philosophies in the 1950s. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Buddhism.wps

Zen Meditation
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A 6 page research paper on the history and practice Zen Meditation. Zen essentially teaches that inner transformative power is found within our own selves and not through pious acts or learning from established masters. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Zenmed.rtf

Chinese Music -- The Ch?in / Chinese Zither
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A 12 page research paper on this ancient and subtle Chinese instrument. The writer includes an overview of Chinese music as well as details on the construction, playing techniques, and music of the Ch?in which shows the history and significance of this remarkable instrument. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Zither.rtf

Lu Chi and the “Wen Fu” or “The Essay on Literature”
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This 6 page report discusses the Chinese writer, poet, and theorist, Lu Chi (261-303) and his “Essay on Literature” or “Wen Fu.” Lu Chi’s remarkable creation opens with a preface in prose and a lengthy analysis in verse of the processes and the patterns of literary creation. It speaks well to the power and impact of the book that for centuries it has been thought of as one of the world’s great works on the art , labor, and reward of literature. Interestingly, much of the information he presents is what is found in writing guides of the present. No sources.
Filename: BWluchi.wps

The Priesthood In Japan vs. The United States (Shintoism vs. Catholicism)
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A 5 page research paper which reveals that the priesthoods of both cultures are undergoing change and must adapt to meet new requirements of accountability. The writer demonstrates how change is taking place, and how it presents a fundamental change in the way the people of both cultures approach religious experience. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Ewpriest.wps

Buddhism: Prospering In The 21st Century Amidst Formidable Challenges
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses the fundamental principles of Buddhism, as well as addresses issues surrounding its ongoing existence throughout the 21st century. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCbud21.wps

Dhammapada
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6 page paper on this Buddhist philosophy. The writer explores the history of Buddhism and 'dhamma' and gives a summary of its basic principles. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Dhamma.wps

The Influence of Buddhism on Asia
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An 8 page paper that discusses the advent of Buddhism in India and its spread throughout Asia. The paper focuses on how the malleable nature of Buddhism allowed it to insinuate itself in many different cultures, often changing the very nature of existing religions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Buddinfl.wps

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