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#116 Teaching at Taizhou Teachers College, China ( Wuxi and Yixing )

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July 19th 2009
Published: July 17th 2009
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It has been some time since the last TravelBlog, though the photos are accumulating by the hundreds. The neglect is in part due to a lack of time, the insane slow speed of the Internet in my apartment here in China, and some other personal events, with which I don't wish to depress you at this time. I hope, that at some point I can catch up with all of the experiences and travels I have been able... Read Full Entry



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Hans J. Schneider
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After 38 years as a Foreign Language Teacher and Foreign Language Dept. Chair at Coral Gables Sr. H.S., and A.J. Professor of German at the University of Miami, I have left Florida in June of 2006, where my home is in Miami Beach, Florida, USA. I have just signed another year's teaching-contract (my 8th year now) with Taizhou University in the city of Taizhou, located about 3hrs north of Shanghai, in Jiangsu Province, CHINA. I thought it would be informative for others and rewarding for me personally, to log the progress of my efforts from beginning to end, as a Travel and Photo Jo... full info
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Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.
Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.
Photo 4, The Abbot is never far behind me, and invites me to take a closer look.
Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.
Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.
Photo #5, I am invited to a Buddhist Ceremony, and was permitted a few photos.
Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.
Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.
Photo 6, I was asked to be discreet taking these pictures, and I appreciate the monks patience with me.
Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.
Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.
Photo #7, The interiors of the prayer halls, though similar in lay-out, are always stunning and filled with serenity.
Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.
Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.
Photos #8, The dining hall of the monks reminds me of my time in the seminary during my childhood in Germany.
Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.
Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.
Photos #9, The kitchen stove shows its date. I wonder how many monks have been nourished here over the centuries?
Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.
Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.
Photo #10, The cook was ok with the photo, but only from the behind.
Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.
Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.
Photo #11
Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.
Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.
Photo #12, On this day, I was the only visitor to this Buddhist Mountain Retreat in Yixing.
Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.
Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.
Photo #13,
Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.
Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.
Photo #14, The study and lecture room of the monks.
Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.
Buddhist Temple in the Mountains of Yixing County, Jiangsu.
Photo #15,
A visit to the Bamboo Forest Park near Yixing.A visit to the Bamboo Forest Park near Yixing.
A visit to the Bamboo Forest Park near Yixing.
Not far from the Buddhist compound of Yixing, I visit one of the great Bamboo Forest Parks in Jiangsu. It is a mountain area, covered wall to wall with huge Bamboo plants, and a wondeful area to spend some time and a mountain climb.
A visit to the Bamboo Forest Park near Yixing.A visit to the Bamboo Forest Park near Yixing.
A visit to the Bamboo Forest Park near Yixing.
Photo #1, A new bamboo shoot grows quickly, as much as a foot each day. Many are harvested for food.
A visit to the Bamboo Forest Park near Yixing.A visit to the Bamboo Forest Park near Yixing.
A visit to the Bamboo Forest Park near Yixing.
Photo #2, If you look closely, you will see hundreds of the new bamboo shoots emerging from the soil, among the fully grown stems of the "Giant Bamboo".
A visit to the Bamboo Forest Park near Yixing.A visit to the Bamboo Forest Park near Yixing.
A visit to the Bamboo Forest Park near Yixing.
Photo #3, This lady carries some of the harvested Giant Bamboo shoots to the market in the local village.
A visit to the Bamboo Forest Park near Yixing.A visit to the Bamboo Forest Park near Yixing.
A visit to the Bamboo Forest Park near Yixing.
Photo #4, The main entrance to the Yixing Bamboo Forest displays the kites of the recent Kite-festival.
A visit to the Bamboo Forest Park near Yixing.A visit to the Bamboo Forest Park near Yixing.
A visit to the Bamboo Forest Park near Yixing.
Photo #5, The paths leading toward the mountain slopes of the Bamboo Forest are lined with colorful and lengthy kites.
A visit to the Bamboo Forest Park near Yixing.A visit to the Bamboo Forest Park near Yixing.
A visit to the Bamboo Forest Park near Yixing.
Photo #6, Some of the kite displays are well worth a closer look.
A visit to the Bamboo Forest Park near Yixing.A visit to the Bamboo Forest Park near Yixing.
A visit to the Bamboo Forest Park near Yixing.
Photo #7, We begin to enter the actual Bamboo Forest, and still find many kites on display among the bamboo stems.
A visit to the Bamboo Forest Park near Yixing.A visit to the Bamboo Forest Park near Yixing.
A visit to the Bamboo Forest Park near Yixing.
Photo #8, Trails and stone-stairs lead to the top of the mountain, while the visitor is surrounded by a forest of Giant Bamboo.



17th July 2009

Sue Treadie
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Hi from the chilly Gold Coast!
Hi Hans, so good to see your blogs up and running again. We are just increasing our internet allowance so I can now start to catch up with mine as well! I must say I am impressed to see clear blue skies around Wuxi! What is happening???? hugs Sue
17th July 2009

Sandra Cordoba
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This is all very lovely as usually, I hope you get to visit the other Buddhas soon :D
22nd July 2009

Jorge Padron
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HEY
Your pictures and descriptions are, as always, in-depth and fascinating to read/view. I hope all is well! Best wishes from here in Miami :D
23rd July 2009

steamyhot
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Thanks for sharing
nice pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
24th July 2009

Celia
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hallo schneider! thanks for the travelblog... it's always great to keep tabs on your incredible experiences. these pictures and facts (especially about the buddha) were fascinating to read and see. sooner or later we wish to see you again and we miss you as always. love you! -celia
2nd August 2009

Brittney Hinckley
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Hi!
Its so good to hear from you again. Your adventures are truly amazing! We miss you in the states and hope to hear from you again soon. Brittney
3rd August 2009

June
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Danke wieder fuer den wunderschoenen Darstellungen, die die Durst von Heimweh loeschen und den von alltaeglichem Stress belaestigten Nerven beruhigen koennen. Nie in Wuxi gewesen, aber viel davon gehoert. Nach meiner ehemaligen Kollegin, wer dort von stammt, gehoeren der Taihu, der Xihui Park, die Schildkroete Sandbank und der Winterblumen Garten zu den schoensten Sehenswuerdigkeiten, stolz war sie auch auf ihre lokales Kunstwerk, den buntbemahlten Lehmfiguren. Nur bin ich nicht sicher, ob der Name von Fangong Palace nach Fan Li genannt ist. Damals hatte der Hochgelehrter von Yue Koenigreich mit seiner Geliebte auf dem Westsee gerudert, heute jedoch machen Leute schon Sorge um die Klarheit des Seewassers: ist es ganz befreit von Verschmutzungen? Beschwerden wolle ich doch nicht! Wuensche Ihnen beste Erholung nach Ihren Verletzungen, Herr Schneider.
29th August 2009

Mississippi
Alex Don

i stayed in Wuxi this summer vacation
i have just been back to school in Qingdao .i spent the summer in Wuxi to visit my uncle's .he has a Sichuan Cuisine restaurant in Wuxi,which is just at the back of Wuxi Railway Station.And i know Taizou.there is something i would like to point out ,that the english translation of the school is wrong.however,it should be Taizou Normal College.if you would like to visit Qingdao,just write me E-mails at alexdon1988@berrymail.cn,i am Alex
29th August 2009

Hans
Hans J. Schneider

Taizhou Teachers College vs. Taizhou Normal College
Our school has changed its name to Taizhou Teachers College. That is in fact what we are. We prepare China's Youth to become teachers of English. The name Teachers College expresses pride in the profession. The name Normal College does not demand much respect as a translation in the West. Thanks for visiting. By the way, I love Wuxi, and Qingdao is on my list for a visit. Thanks for the invitation.
13th September 2009

JiaXi
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I had already been in that place!
I sent a pics of mine which i was there in the past ,right?

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