Urban Impression - Page 25

Clodfobble · 07-05-2005, 11:10 PM

Your English really is noticeably improving, Billy. Great pictures, as always!

Billy · 07-05-2005, 11:15 PM

The temple is simple because it was built to honor the woman's chastity and filial piety.

Billy · 07-05-2005, 11:20 PM

Bao Clan Temple

Billy · 07-05-2005, 11:23 PM

Carved brick front wall

Billy · 07-05-2005, 11:26 PM

The Hall of DunBen

Billy · 07-05-2005, 11:29 PM

The hall

xoxoxoBruce · 07-05-2005, 11:29 PM

Nice Billy, thanks.

The Chinese have always been noted for elegantly simple solutions, which makes me wonder if this is their solution for handicapped (wheelchair) access.
Here, we'd have to have a $million federal project to achieve the same end.

Billy · 07-05-2005, 11:32 PM

The temple gate

Billy · 07-05-2005, 11:35 PM

Any average part has its unique characteristics.

Billy · 07-05-2005, 11:40 PM

Beautiful rafters and beams. Unfortunately, no the wonderful tradditional Chinese architectures are buliding in China now.

Billy · 07-05-2005, 11:45 PM

The inscription was written by Zhu Xi, a famous philosopher in Song Dynasty. The words are Zhong (loyalty), Xiao (filial piety), Lian (probity) and Jie (chastity. Jie has many meanings, I don't know what it is better here). The words educate the clan families to abide by the ethics.

BigV · 07-06-2005, 12:13 AM

Billy. Thank you thank you thank you for letting me travel with you on your journeys. I am awed at the wonderful pictures and the evocative descriptions you share with all of us. Please, continue.

To my fellow vicarious adventurers: am I the only one that wishes Billy had this? I would be willing to kick in some $$ for the effort. Of course, Billy, your vote counts too. Plus, you'll need the minimum hardware as well. I don't know what all is involved, but I see your pictures and wonder what it would be like to see more. This does some of that.

Elspode · 07-06-2005, 12:24 AM

I am always astounded at what can be expressed in so few, yet elegant, written characters.

What do these philosophical characters say to us, Billy?

wolf · 07-06-2005, 12:25 AM

What do the Zhu Xi inscriptions say, Billy?

Promenea · 07-06-2005, 08:25 AM

Thank you Billy. I especially love the curves and timbers.

07-05-2005, 11:15 PM	#362
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	The temple is simple because it was built to honor the woman's chastity and filial piety. Attached Images

07-05-2005, 11:20 PM	#363
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	Bao Clan Temple Attached Images

07-05-2005, 11:23 PM	#364
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	Carved brick front wall Attached Images

07-05-2005, 11:26 PM	#365
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	The Hall of DunBen Attached Images

07-05-2005, 11:29 PM	#366
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	The hall Attached Images

07-05-2005, 11:10 PM	#361
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Your English really is noticeably improving, Billy. Great pictures, as always!

07-05-2005, 11:29 PM	#367
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Nice Billy, thanks. The Chinese have always been noted for elegantly simple solutions, which makes me wonder if this is their solution for handicapped (wheelchair) access. Here, we'd have to have a $million federal project to achieve the same end. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump. Last edited by xoxoxoBruce; 04-07-2007 at 06:56 PM.

07-05-2005, 11:32 PM	#368
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	The temple gate Attached Images

07-05-2005, 11:35 PM	#369
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	Any average part has its unique characteristics. Attached Images

07-05-2005, 11:40 PM	#370
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	Beautiful rafters and beams. Unfortunately, no the wonderful tradditional Chinese architectures are buliding in China now. Attached Images

07-05-2005, 11:45 PM	#371
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	The inscription was written by Zhu Xi, a famous philosopher in Song Dynasty. The words are Zhong (loyalty), Xiao (filial piety), Lian (probity) and Jie (chastity. Jie has many meanings, I don't know what it is better here). The words educate the clan families to abide by the ethics. Attached Images Last edited by Billy; 07-06-2005 at 12:48 AM.

07-06-2005, 12:13 AM	#372
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Billy. Thank you thank you thank you for letting me travel with you on your journeys. I am awed at the wonderful pictures and the evocative descriptions you share with all of us. Please, continue. To my fellow vicarious adventurers: am I the only one that wishes Billy had this? I would be willing to kick in some $$ for the effort. Of course, Billy, your vote counts too. Plus, you'll need the minimum hardware as well. I don't know what all is involved, but I see your pictures and wonder what it would be like to see more. This does some of that. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

07-06-2005, 12:24 AM	#373
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I am always astounded at what can be expressed in so few, yet elegant, written characters. What do these philosophical characters say to us, Billy? __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

07-06-2005, 12:25 AM	#374
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	What do the Zhu Xi inscriptions say, Billy? __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

07-06-2005, 08:25 AM	#375
Promenea Resident President Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 86	Thank you Billy. I especially love the curves and timbers.

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