Thusness and Image: The Art of Buddhist Photography
Like many photographers, I was trained as a painter. I also did pottery and continue to study schools of Asian philosophy. I do not consider
Like many photographers, I was trained as a painter. I also did pottery and continue to study schools of Asian philosophy. I do not consider
Vajrayana is associated in Buddhist history and legend with the locale of Uddiyana, ruled by wise kings who first practiced tantra after being introduced to
In the years after the Buddha and the conquest of Asoka, the sasana moved east and became widespread throughout the contiguous area made up of the modern
Having (very) temporarily moved to New York, I have never felt so detached from the background of Tibetan Buddhism that has always been a strong
There are a number of important Buddhist archeological sites located in what is present-day Bangladesh. Historically, Bangladesh was once part of greater India and known
Mountains are ever-present, natural temples. Images of nature have always been associated with Chinese Buddhism throughout history. For example, having been blocked by the storm,
If you were a traveler interested in the history of Vajrayana Buddhism, where would you go? Tibet probably comes to mind, and while it’s an
Editor’s note: Oleg Yuzefpolsky is an artistic filmmaker, music innovator, and producer of media about the Himalayas. Buddhist and environmental values inform his treks and
Raymond Lam reviews Mokspace’s “Wisdom and Compassion” Buddhist Group Art Exhibition Across from the venerable British Museum (which itself houses a vast collection of Buddhist
Glimpses of living history often surprise us with their suddenness, their whimsical appearance in the hands of an unsuspecting discoverer. And it often requires many
The experience of art often fulfills yearnings similar to the inspiration offered by religion. One more profound relationship between art and religion has historically been
Zhen Ru Chan MonasteryCloud Abode MountainJiangsi ProvinceChina 2012 Thursday, 8th November I woke up in a cold, simple but clean room to the sound of