Buddhacarita or Acts of the Buddha Author: AsvaghosaTranslation and Commentary by E.H. Johnston, 2004 edition Asvaghosa was an ancient Indian dramatist and is one of
Having sampled religious life across Asia, a Westerner is compelled to seek compromise This provocatively titled book seems intended to ride the coattails of the
The following three comic pages are an English translation of author Suen Wai Kwan’s retelling of “The Monk with the Flowers”. In the story, a
These days, it is almost impossible not to associate culture and sophistication, such as refined tastes in music, literature, sculpture or fine dining with “creativity.”
Perhaps in theory, Buddhists have no concern for or have transcended aesthetic beauty. But on the ground, there is nothing more inspiring and nothing more
Kenbisan, or Sword Tail Mountain, is a popular hiking spot near Osaka. It is an easy climb not far from the city and may be
Batchelor’s 2010 work is an autobiographical work composed of two parts which recounted his Buddhist experience as a monk and a layman. In this work,
Mainland Chinese artist, Mr. Sun Guangyi, exhibits almost annually at the Sin Sin Fine Art Gallery in Hong Kong. Over the years, a very special
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Why not buy them a contemporary, gripping retelling of the Buddha’s life? To date, the late Osamu Tezuka’s (Astro
Editor’s Note: Dr. Andrey Anatolyevich Terentyev studied Sanskrit, Tibetan and Indian Philosophies and Religions. He obtained his Ph.D. in the field of Oriental Studies (Russia).
Editor’s Note: Dr. Andrey Anatolyevich Terentyev studied Sanskrit, Tibetan and Indian Philosophies and Religions. He obtained his Ph.D. in the field of Oriental Studies (Russia).
A most common content of Buddhist works of art are excerpts or impressions of Buddhist literature. In early Buddhism, art mainly illustrated the Buddha’s life,
