eRenlai

eRenlai is a monthly internet magazine concentrating on the cultural, social and spiritual concerns of contemporary Asia and throughout the world. Each edition is published in English, traditional and simplified Chinese. eRenlai is also a network of readers and project builders who share insights, stories and resources as part of the Pan-Asian community.

History

Renlai magazine is a Taipei-based monthly magazine written and published in traditional Chinese since January 2004. The magazine is edited by Renlai staff and the Taipei Ricci Institute

Taipei Ricci Institute

The Taipei Ricci Institute is one of the Ricci Institutes, in Taipei, Taiwan.Heir to the spirit of Matteo Ricci’s methods of evangelization in China in the 17th century, the Taipei Ricci Institute was established in 1966 by Father Yves Raguin, S.J...

 and is published in association with the French Jesuit

Society of Jesus

The Society of Jesus is a Catholic male religious order that follows the teachings of the Catholic Church. The members are called Jesuits, and are also known colloquially as "God's Army" and as "The Company," these being references to founder Ignatius of Loyola's military background and a...

 review Etudes. Renlai has been the Chinese partner to Etudes since 2005. In 2006, the French sinologist, political scientist and director of the Taipei Ricci Institute Benoît Vermander

Benoît Vermander

Benoît Vermander, born in 1960, is a French Jesuit, sinologist and political scientist, and director of the Taipei Ricci Institute since 1996. He is managing editor of the Chinese language journal Renlai and the electronic magazine erenlai...

created eRenlai as an online version of the print magazine.
Renlai and eRenlai focus on questions of sustainable development, cultural diversity and the mobilization of spiritual resources in the Chinese world.

About

eRenlai is a Pan-Asian collection of cultural, social and spiritual concerns and seeks to foster interaction between the youth of Asia and the rest of the world. The magazine's editing line is to concentrate on the link between cultural diversity, sustainable development and spiritual empowerment. Each month’s edition focuses on a particular topic, often collaborating with Renlai magazine, and includes documentaries, animations and articles. In addition, new articles and videos are uploaded regularly throughout the month. The site offers networking tools in English, traditional Chinese and simplified Chinese.

External links

• http://www.riccibase.com/
• http://www.tale-image.com/
• http://www.jesuites.com/missions/hors_frontiere/riccitaipei.htm
• http://www.erenlai.com/store
• http://www.erenlai.com/index.php?lang=tw
• http://www.erenlai.com/index.php?lang=zh