Metallic Monuments of Mercy: Shanxi’s Iron Bodhisattva Statues
Exploring the Shanxi tradition of Iron Buddha statues, which have left an indelible mark on Chinese Buddhist art and aesthetics
Exploring the Shanxi tradition of Iron Buddha statues, which have left an indelible mark on Chinese Buddhist art and aesthetics
Huayan might no longer be a thing as an institution, but its influence in popular Chan Buddhism lives on in China thanks to Zongmi
One of the most important Buddhist temples in northern China, Hongluosi is a sanctuary of beauty, history, and mythic power
The stunning Cave 275 is a visual repository of many ancient Buddhist stories inspiring virtue, beloved throughout Asia
How Buddhism and Daoism interacted to bring a unique spiritual heritage in historical and modern China
The landscape, temples, and conservation of Kshitigarbha’s mountain, one of China’s “Four Great Sacred Peaks”
The Mogao Grottoes’ living legacy as sacred space, archeological trove, tourist locale, and conservation site
Exploring an ancient symbol of Buddhism in China