Today's world is slowly developing one global culture. Countries share elements of their cultures with one another, and groups of people grow to understand one another better. The United States of America is a great example of a country whose culture is comprised of bits and pieces of many other cultures. One culture in particular that has had an effect on many Americans is the Chinese culture. The simplicity and peaceful tranquility offered by Chinese meditation, religion, acupuncture, and herbal remedies are appealing to Americans and their hectic lives.

Many Americans have converted to Buddhism and other Asian religions. However, conversion is not the only way these religions affect the United States. Many US citizens adopt certain aspects of Chinese religions, especially meditation. Chinese religions are more ways of life than religions; many Americans chose to adopt the way of life without adopting...