Nov 28 2008

Porcelain

Porcelain is a ceramic material made by heating raw materials, generally including clay in the form of kaolin, in a kiln to temperatures between 1,200 °C (2,192 °F) and 1,400 °C (2,552 °F). The toughness, strength, and translucence of porcelain arise mainly from the formation of glass and the mineral mullite within the fired body at these high temperatures. Porcelain is occasionally referred to as “china” in some English speaking countries because until the 17th century, China was the sole producer of porcelain.

Porcelain derives its present name from old Italian porcellana (cowrie shell) because of its resemblance to the translucent surface of the shell.Properties associated with porcelain include low permeability and elasticity; considerable strength, hardness, glassiness, brittleness, whiteness, translucence, and resonance; and a high resistance to chemical attack and thermal shock.

For the purposes of trade, the Combined Nomenclature of the European Communities defines porcelain as being “completely vitrified, hard, impermeable (even before glazing), white or artificially coloured, translucent (except when of considerable thickness) and resonant.” However, the term porcelain lacks a universal definition and has “been applied in a very unsystematic fashion to substances of diverse kinds which have only certain surface-qualities in common” (Burton 1906).

OK,let me show your some different shapes,functions of porcelaims.

Egg shape caskets for necklaces,earings,earbobs and so forth

   

Tea sets–Enjoy your tea!

   

Bowls for decoration or rice.

   

Vases for flowers or decoration

   

The most common uses of porcelain are the creation of artistic objects and the production of more utilitarian wares. It is difficult to distinguish between stoneware and porcelain because this depends upon how the terms are defined. A useful working definition of porcelain might include a broad range of ceramic wares, including some that could be classified as stoneware.

 

Porcelain is used to make table, kitchen, sanitary, and decorative wares; objects of fine art; and tiles. Its high resistance to the passage of electricity makes porcelain an excellent insulator. Dental porcelain is used to make false teeth, caps and crowns.


Nov 4 2008

What’s Buddhism

The Buddha

The Buddha

The Buddha taught to benefit all beings
in the universe. Buddhism’s virtuous teachings,
therefore, extend to all cultures or people:
It is multicultural.
Buddhism

explains the reality of life and the universe:
that all beings are equal by nature and that all teachings are
equal. The Buddha said many times that the wisdom to understand
the true reality of life and the universe, and the virtuous abilities
to cultivate are all already within our true nature. Buddhism
teaches us to have a broad mind, one that overflows with
sincerity, purity, equality, proper understanding, and
compassion. Everyday, we must strive to awaken to
this reality. Being contented with all conditions
and settings is a good example for all, and
striving for attainment of freedom of mind

 

Chinese Green Jade 108 Prayer Beads

Chinese Green Jade 108 Prayer Beads

and spirit will help to awaken. From this,

Silver Statue Buddha

Silver Statue Buddha

we can see that the Buddha is a
compassionate multicultural
educator who is worthy of
emulation.

Buddhism is the most profound and wholesome education directed by the Buddha towards all people.

The content in Shakyamuni Buddha’s forty-nine years of teaching describes the true face of life and the universe. Life refers to oneself, the universe refers to our living environment. The teachings directly relate to our own lives and surroundings.

Buddha in the Lotus Flower

Buddha in the Lotus Flower

Those who possess a complete and proper understanding of life and the universe are called Buddhas or Bodhisattvas. Those who lack the understanding are called worldly people.

Cultivation is changing the way we think, speak, and act towards people and matters from an erroneous way to a proper way.

The guideline for Cultivation is understanding, proper views, and purity. Understanding is without deviation, and purity is without pollution. This can be achieved by practicing the Three Learnings of self-discipline, concentration, and wisdom.

The Three Basic Conditions are the foundation of cultivation and study. When interacting with people,

Mystery Buddhism Singing Bowl

Mystery Buddhism Singing Bowl

 accord with the Six Harmonies, and when dealing with society, practice the Six Principles. Follow the lessons taught by Universal Worthy Bodhisattva and dedicate one’s mind to everlasting purity and brightness

The Buddha Jewel
“Buddha” is a Sanskrit word which means ‘Awareness and Understanding’. When we take refuge in the Buddha, we vow to return from blind faith and delusion and rely upon Un-derstanding and Aware-ness as a way of life. We are not relying upon the statues or Buddha-images, but rather the spirit of Understanding and Awareness they represent.

Gilded Bronze Buddha Statue

Gilded Bronze Buddha Statue

As students of the Pure Land Teach-ings, we learn to rely upon Amitabha Buddha’s lessons on wisdom and com-passion. ‘Amitabha’ stands for Infinite Light and Infinite Life. When we follow his teachings, we will attain wisdom, happiness, and lon-gevity.
This is taking refuge in the Buddha.


Oct 30 2008

Chinese Chopsticks

  

Japanese Grirl With Oriental Chinese Chopsticks

 
Recently, the female underwear produce Triumph came up with a fashionable style of bras, the Japanese chopstick bras. There is a pair of iron chopsticks resting in this newly-designed bra, which effectively avoids the waste of resource resulting from the use of disposable chopsticks 
 
 
This kind of bra is uniquely designed with a bowl of rice as its left cup and a bowl of Japanese noodles as its right cup, both of which have the space for a pair of chopsticks. The purpose of this design is to reduce the use of disposable chopsticks. Triumph says what the chopstick bra tries to advocates is the idea of environmental protection
 

.Some Japanese have already carried a pair of chopsticks with them in the handbag when going to a restaurant. The promotion of this kind of bras helps to protect the environment. What’s more, this bra prevents your boobs from being saggy and makes your boobs look bustier and nicer.

Sustainable Chopsticks

Sustainable Chopsticks

 Our peritown website provides you with various kinds of Oriental chopsticks.

Bamboo Chopsticks

Bamboo Chopsticks

Rose Wood Chopsticks

Rose Wood Chopsticks Jade Chopsticks

For more closerup reviews,please have a visit to our website: www.peritown.com

Jade Chopsticks

Jade Chopsticks

You will be interested in our items there.