The Tree in Buddhist Symbolism and Art
Meher McArthur
24 December 2015
For millennia, trees have occupied an important symbolic place in many of the world’s religious traditions, often representing the essence of life or a link
Seon and the City
Nathalie Paarlberg
24 December 2015
Seoul—a city of ten million people, dazzling skyscrapers, and high fashion. Driving along Apgujeong Rodeo Street, the storefronts of Dior, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton flash
A Tribute to Thinley Norbu Rinpoche on the Fourth Anniversary of his Parinirvana
Sangye Khandro
24 December 2015
Thinley Norbu Rinpoche (1931–2011) was a quintessential Vajra Master and hands-on guru who touched the lives of countless disciples with his example, brilliance, and unflagging
The Shakya Clan in India: A Rediscovered Heritage
Jennifer Yo
21 December 2015
The Shakya clan, to which the historical Buddha…
Excavations at Kanaganahalli (Sannati, Dist. Gulbarga, Karnataka) – Book Review
Donald Stadtner
18 December 2015
Our vision of early Buddhist art in India expanded exponentially when, in 1994, archaeologists unearthed a spectacular ancient stupa outside the hamlet of Kanaganahalli in
An Archaeological History of Indian Buddhism – Book Review
Donald Stadtner
18 December 2015
Visitors to India today are struck by the startling diversity of ancient Buddhist sites. Some sacred places, such as Bodh Gaya, are thronged daily with
The Nostalgia of 2,500 Years: Celebrating South Asia’s Buddhist Heritage
Raymond Lam
18 December 2015
This article is based on a panel address given by the author at the International Buddhist Confederation’s “International Seminar on India’s North Eastern Region and
Dharma Art as a Way of Being
Marlow Brooks
18 December 2015
I think the impact of the Buddha-Dharma on my art can be best described in the words of my root teacher, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche: “There
Communal Equilibrium in Sri Lanka: The Legacy of Venerable M. Sobitha Thera
BD Dipananda
18 December 2015
Venerable Maduluwawe Sobitha Thera (1942–2015) was a Sri Lankan Buddhist monk and a nonviolent revolutionary who became one of the most inspiring and influential social
Dance at Dunhuang: Part Two – The Case for the Feitian
Joseph Houseal
11 December 2015
More dance styles are depicted in the Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes than at any other archaeological site on earth. Dance imagery animates nearly every cave. The
“The Great Light of Compassion” (大慈悲光明) Expressed in Goryeo Water-moon Avalokiteshvara Paintings
Soyon Kang
4 December 2015
Formalistic characteristics of Goryeo Water-moon Avalokiteshvara paintings This article explores the authentic beauty and iconographical meaning of the Water-moon Avalokiteshvara paintings of the Korean Goryeo
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Releases Video Offering Insights Following His Retreat
Craig C Lewis
30 November 2015
The respected teacher of Tibetan Buddhism Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche has released a short video in which he relates his experiences on his journey