This site is inspired by the well-known allegorical painting depicting the Three Teachings of ancient China (seen in Banner above).
“The Vinegar Tasters” shows three elderly sages gathered around a barrel of vinegar, each dipping a gnarled finger to sample the fermenting brew. At the far left, the first sage (Confucius) wears a sour look, as if finding the vinegar is not up to his standards. The second master (Buddha) has a pained expression, like one who has found the liquid bitter and unpleasant. The last man (Lao-tzu, author of “Tao Te Ching”) is smiling happily; the vinegar is exactly what he expected.
“The Vinegar Tasters” shows three elderly sages gathered around a barrel of vinegar, each dipping a gnarled finger to sample the fermenting brew. At the far left, the first sage (Confucius) wears a sour look, as if finding the vinegar is not up to his standards. The second master (Buddha) has a pained expression, like one who has found the liquid bitter and unpleasant. The last man (Lao-tzu, author of “Tao Te Ching”) is smiling happily; the vinegar is exactly what he expected.
Please excuse us while the site is reformulated.
And we are relocated.
(Again)