“Homeless” Kodo Sawaki: From Brothel Worker to Buddhist Monk
Exploring the life, teachings, and sayings of one of the important and insightful 20th century Zen masters in Japan
Exploring the life, teachings, and sayings of one of the important and insightful 20th century Zen masters in Japan
The world of art sees Nepal and Nepalese artists see the world with MoNA’s Kathmandu Art Biennale: Spiritual Edition
Introducing a new series on Buddhist heritage and heritage conservation in Nepal’s Tsum Vally
Joseph Houseal explores the importance of stillness in the context of ritual and ceremonial dance
Exploring the Shanxi tradition of Iron Buddha statues, which have left an indelible mark on Chinese Buddhist art and aesthetics
How the historical Buddha solved a major monastic argument, and how it became a festival of lanterns, lights, and joy
Joseph Houseal examines some fundamental characteristics of Buddhist tantric dance
An interview with Max Dipesh Khatri, project head of Licchavi House, on Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche’s new creative initiative in Nepal
Two of India’s artistic experts discuss their life’s work and their longtime fascination with a unique Green Tara found at Alchi, Ladakh
Joseph Houseal explores the legacy of the renowned Russian explorer and cultural preservationist
Unainpūrā Laṅkārāma has weathered numerous challenges to sustain Theravāda Buddhism in West Bengal and modern-day Bangladesh
China’s first and only female emperor, Wu Zetian, left behind a remarkable legacy of esoteric and Huayan Buddhism and beyond