Part Four: New Ideas
Jeffrey Martin
4 February 2013
Beginning in the mid-1980’s, American scholars John and Susan Huntington turned Buddhist art history on its head with claims that the first Buddha images were
Part Three: Questions Raised
Jeffrey Martin
15 January 2013
One of the curiosities of history is the lack of evidence of any image of the Buddha for approximately 400 years after his death. The
The Buddhist Art of Suzanne Rees Glanister
Suzanne Rees Glanister
7 January 2013
Of the Nichiren tradition, Suzanne is an artist and manages Westminster Lotus Sangha in London. Her work brings together contemporary influences as well as Buddhist themes, resulting
Welcome to Buddhistdoor
The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Press
1 January 2013
The teachings and practices of the Buddha have been propagated for over 2500 years and have spread throughout the globe. In spite of the enormous
Part Two: The Traditional View
Jeffrey Martin
1 December 2012
Perhaps no religious icon is as widely used and well-known as the image of the Buddha seated in meditation. Yet one of the curiosities of
Part One: The Missing Buddha
Jeffrey Martin
6 November 2012
Who doesn’t recognize the Buddha? His image appears these days on watches, tennis shoes, t-shirts – nearly any kind of manufactured product you might think
“In My Image” – The Missing Buddha in Buddhist Art
Jeffrey Martin
6 November 2012
The gentle face of the Buddha is respected and loved across the world. However, this famous image has mysterious origins, and didn’t appear as an
Buddhist Art Forum 2012: The Headache of Conserving Buddhist Art
Raymond Lam
7 May 2012
The goal of conserving material heritage seems simple enough. We want to prolong the life and condition of the archaeological sites, temples, and museum pieces
Protecting Buddhist Culture: The Buddhist Art Forum 2012
Raymond Lam
7 May 2012
This month, the Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation not only hosted the International Buddhist Film Festival in the British capital but also donated £2.5 million to
Stupas – A Reflection on What They Symbolize
Buddhistdoor Global
7 May 2012
St?pas began in ancient times as dome-shaped mounds of earth or brick constructed to mark the passing of a great monarch. St?pas found in the
On Sacred Tides: Maritime Buddhism and moving from the Silk Road to a “Great Circle”
Ittoku
1 May 2012
Imagine you’re about to sail the azure sea and reap its more positive maritime possibilities: trade, prosperity, or perhaps cultural exchange. But have you thought
What’s Your Aesthetic? Celebrating Buddhist Culture and Beauty
Buddhistdoor Global
25 February 2011
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