Dream come true

In today's China, there is renewed Interest in Kongzi (English name Confucius), a moral teacher who lived 2500 years ago. So-called "Confucianism" is a philosophy, not a religion, but there is an ancient "temple" in Nanjing honoring his memory. Last summer, the temple was run down, and contained no information about the sage except a few scrolls. It was a place to buy cheap trinkets. It has been restored, refurbished, and developed as an education center, thanks to the efforts of Sir Barry Jowett who collaborated with the Chinese government on the project. Located in the Fuzi Miao section of Nanjing, the center is well-landscaped (above) and offers exhibits on such Chinese arts as calligraphy (below).