About the author 

Guoying Stacy Zhang is a writer, curator, and art consultant. With her expertise in Buddhist art and teachings, she is dedicated to inspiring the contemporary world with ancient cultural heritage. Ms Zhang has worked with prominent museums, auction houses, and religious institutions. This column is intended to reveal authentic Buddhist teachings and rare art objects to the general public, by interviewing religious masters, scholars, artists, and private collectors, as well as sharing personal experiences. Guoying Stacy Zhang obtained MA degrees in Art History at the School of Oriental and African Studies and the Courtauld Institute of Art. Prior to that, she was educated at Fudan University and UC Berkeley. To learn more about her work or get in touch, please visit www.gszhang.com.

Exploring Chinese Buddhism is published bi-monthly.