Familiarity with sexual power as something to honor and utilize for spiritual cultivation is not common, but upon a study of ancient cultures, we see
Using ki, water, and ink to express impermanence
A glimpse into the Buddhist art market through a collector’s…
This three-part series examines tantric deities in the yab-yum posture of symbolic sexual congress.
The city of Kamakura in Japan’s Kanagawa Prefecture is home to one of the most poetic and paradoxical works of Buddhist sculpture. The statue is
Exploring an ancient symbol of Buddhism in China
A journey into the history of Buddhism in China
The story of a jewelry artist on embodying the sensual and…
Buddhist expression in sound and beauty
Transcending limitations and seeing with our true eyes
For centuries, Buddhist works of art have adorned monasteries, temples, galleries, museums, and private collections around the world, monuments to Buddhism’s far-reaching impact and timeless
Prayer beads are an important part of Buddhist practice and ritual throughout Asia and beyond. Although they are generally regarded primarily as tools to aid
