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Shinkai no tamashīi 深海の魂

Shinkai no tamashīi is a solo Butoh performance by Tadashi Endo. He expresses a synthesis of theater, the field of tension between yin and yang, male and female and their everlasting alteration. He is the master of being "in between'', that is Butoh - MA

Chicago PremiereTadashi Endo Solo Performance August 3, 8pm Asian Improv aRts Midwest, 4875 N. Elston Ave, Chicagodoors open at 7:30pm PURCHASE TICKETS TADASHIENDO 深海に生き続ける死者の魂。 あらゆる波のうねりは彼らの叫び。 The souls of the dead live in the depths of the sea. Every roar of the waves is their cry. Purchase Tickets Souls in the sea. Refugees, these people fled of war, desperate situations and hunger.…

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The Ballad of Mulan

an anonymous work of Chinese folklore, is dated from the Northern Wei dynasty (386-534 AD), a period marked by significant Silk Road cultural exchanges and the spread of Buddhism, influenced Chinese art, music, and literature, including Mulan's tale. It was first transcribed in the 6th-century "Musical Records of Old and New" by Guo Maoqian during the Song dynasty.

The ballad embodies key Confucian principles such as Xiao (family devotion) and loyalty (zhong). Confucius (551-479 BC) was a Chinese philosopher whose teachings on ethics and proper conduct, recorded in the "Analects," have profoundly shaped Chinese culture and emphasized social harmony through respect and integrity. These values emphasize respect for family and duty to the state, which are central themes in Mulan’s decision to enlist in the army to protect her aging father.

UNIVERSAL TRUTHS: Filial piety, a key Confucian value, highlights the deep respect and loyalty children owe to their parents and ancestors. Today, filial piety remains crucial in modern Chinese culture, often shown by caring for elderly parents and upholding family obligations. Within your own family, do you see filial piety as a core value? Are you prepared to make personal sacrifices to benefit your family members?

Overcoming Gender barriers: The ballad illustrates that personal empowerment and heroism are not confined by gender. Similar themes appear in historical figures like Joan of Arc, who led French troops, and Deborah Sampson, who fought in the American Revolutionary War disguised as a man. The ballad of Mulan ultimately recognizes Mulan’s merit and contributions based on her abilities rather than her gender, advocating for the value of personal achievement and character over rigid gender stereotypes.

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A Set Three Superb Chinese Hetian Jade Fortune Deer Statues  https://www.etsy.com/listing/1375489589/a7643-a-set-three-superb-chinese-hetian?click_key=5cd31f6bc8e2c8c02d6f647651eff96f927a5338%3A1375489589&click_sum=f200a49c&ref=shop_home_active_4&frs=1

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"Chizu" - oil painting on linen canvas

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Japanese geisha art asian maiko artwork

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Happy Year of the Rabbit!

2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, an animal that symbolizes longevity, positivity, auspiciousness, wittiness, cautiousness, cleverness, and deftness. We wish you a peaceful and restful year ahead.

Parasol tree and two rabbits Transliterated (Pinyin) Title: Wu tong shuang tu Alternate Title: Rabbit pair beside paulownia tree Leng Mei, 1st half of 18th cent., Chinese [artist] Materials/Techniques: silk, color 176.2 x 95 cm. Chinese Style / period Qing 18th century Repository: Palace Museum, Beijing, Beijing Shi, China HOLLIS number: olvwork380658

This image is part of FAL’s Digital Images and Slides Collection (DISC), a collection of images digitized from secondary sources for use in teaching and learning. FAL does not own the original artworks represented in this collection, but you can find more information at HOLLIS Images.

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aaaghh...I love old video game cover art!!! It just hits different!! Especially the art in clock tower 1 or haunting ground. Stunning!!!

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兔兔曰 003 桃花運 Rabbit Said 003 Peach Fate

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[japanwords]

初心 (sho-shin) "Beginner’s mind"

Approach every task as if you were doing it for the first time.

"Sho-shin" is the zen attitude that by looking at every task with the eyes of a beginner, you can keep your mind sharp and open.

When engaging in something in which we consider ourselves an expert, there is the danger of becoming bored, jaded and cynical.

However, if we approach even mundane tasks from a position of playfulness and humble naivety we can rediscover our spark of interest, and perhaps think of new and creative ways to live.

This concept was popularised outside of Japan by the famous Zen priest Shunryū Suzuki's 1970 book Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind. 

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[01saratonin]

Shinkai no tamashīi 深海の魂

Shinkai no tamashīi is a solo Butoh performance by Tadashi Endo. He expresses a synthesis of theater, the field of tension between yin and yang, male and female and their everlasting alteration. He is the master of being "in between'', that is Butoh - MA

Chicago PremiereTadashi Endo Solo Performance August 3, 8pm Asian Improv aRts Midwest, 4875 N. Elston Ave, Chicagodoors open at 7:30pm PURCHASE TICKETS TADASHIENDO 深海に生き続ける死者の魂。 あらゆる波のうねりは彼らの叫び。 The souls of the dead live in the depths of the sea. Every roar of the waves is their cry. Purchase Tickets Souls in the sea. Refugees, these people fled of war, desperate situations and hunger.…

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I'm glad to finish this. It took me weeks or months, I think 😆

SHINee's LEE TAEMIN

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Openwork Chinese Gilt Gold Bronze Double Ears Beast Incense Burner https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/153669407_openwork-chinese-gilt-gold-bronze-double-ears-beast-incense-burner

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"Flower and Willow World" - oil paint on 24" x 36" canvas

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Charcoal on paper