Book Review: Portraits of Tibet
Raymond Lam
25 October 2022
An extraordinary new photo book documenting the daily lives and activities of Tibet’s nomadic families and their home in China
Fantasy Dinner Party: Arthur Waley and Beryl de Zoete
Joseph Houseal
15 October 2022
An imaginary audience with two early pioneers of Buddhist culture in the West
Lords of the Steppe: “Hunters, Warriors, Spirits: Nomadic Art of North China” at The Indra and Harry Banga Gallery
Raymond Lam
29 September 2022
A unique exhibition in Hong Kong showcases the story and impact of the nomadic peoples and cultures that shaped Chinese history
Buddhistdoor View: Rethinking the Animal Trade with Ashokan Priorities
Buddhistdoor Global
17 September 2022
Examining the damage wrought by the global animal trade, and looking back to a Buddhist monarch for renewed inspiration
Book Review: In the Present Moment: Buddhism, Contemporary Art, and Social Practice
Raymond Lam
13 September 2022
Haema Sivanesan discussess the relationship between Buddhism and contemporary art, and its social context and implications in North America
Dance for a Passing World
Joseph Houseal
10 September 2022
Zen and the art of capturing the fleeting nature of life
Abstract Meditations and Artistic Contemplation, with Françoise Issaly
Grace Ko
9 September 2022
From Canada to China, French-born artist Francoise Issaly explores spirituality and Buddhist ideas in her art
Buddhism in Yakutia: The World’s Northernmost Buddhist Temple
Lyudmila Klasanova
24 August 2022
A short history of a unique center of Buddhism in the Russian Far East
Bon Odori: A Dance with the Ancestors
Joseph Houseal
13 August 2022
A colorful look into the Buddhist roots of one of Japan’s most iconic festivals
The Heart of Gold in Buddhism and Christianity: Splendor and Sacrality at the British Library
Raymond Lam
9 August 2022
Illuminating the rich history of gold in religious manuscripts, namely Christian and Buddhist, on display at the British Library
Sagi Mai: Dance of the White Heron
Joseph Houseal
9 July 2022
Sagi Mai brings protection and blessings, just as the beautiful herons appear on the banks of the Kamo River in Kyoto
Nabji, Part Four: Guru Rinpoche Returns in 2022
Joseph Houseal
11 June 2022
Sustaining an ancient and sacred tantric dance lineage in Bhutan