An Orgiastic Aha! Epilogue: Tucci in His Own Words
Joseph Houseal
13 January 2018
The unique legacy of a scholar and an adventurer
Archaeologists Discover Oldest Buddhist Stele in Tibet
Craig Lewis
9 January 2018
9th century artifact dated to the Tibetan empire
Rare 15th–16th Century Murals and Sculptures Found in Sichuan Province Shed New Light on Tibetan Art
Guoying Stacy Zhang
29 December 2017
First English-language account of this exciting discovery!
Heirs to the Tiantai Tradition: The Tiantai Trilogy, Part 3
Zephyr Chan
27 December 2017
In my previous articles in this trilogy, I explained the philosophy of Tiantai Buddhism and why it appeals to me. Unlike the philosophically rich Huayan,
Giuseppe Tucci, an Orgiastic Aha! Part Three
Joseph Houseal
7 December 2017
Familiarity with sexual power as something to honor and utilize for spiritual cultivation is not common, but upon a study of ancient cultures, we see
Giuseppe Tucci, an Orgiastic Aha! Part Two
Joseph Houseal
6 November 2017
This three-part series examines tantric deities in the yab-yum posture of symbolic sexual congress.
Preserving and Protecting the Buddhist Heritage of Laos
Shuyin
17 October 2017
At 4am, before even the first peep of sunrise, the sound of temple bells ripples through the silence that hangs over Luang Prabang, rousing the
Stillness and Strength: The Great Buddha of Kamakura
Meher McArthur
2 October 2017
The city of Kamakura in Japan’s Kanagawa Prefecture is home to one of the most poetic and paradoxical works of Buddhist sculpture. The statue is
Looking for the Pure Land: A Visit to Xuanzhong Monastery
Guoying Stacy Zhang
22 September 2017
According to the major sutras of Pure Land Buddhism, the Larger Sukhavativyuha and the Smaller Sukhavativyuha, Amitabha Buddha’s Pure Land (Skt. Sukhavati) lies beyond 10 billion Buddha-lands west
18th IABS Congress Showcases the Vitality and Global Reach of Buddhist Studies
Harsha Menon, MA, MFA
22 September 2017
In the University of Toronto’s ceremonious and elegant Convocation Hall, PhD candidate and academic coordinator Anthony Scott is offering a Land Acknowledgment. Speaking onstage, in
The Kuchean Harp: Konghous in the Chinese Oasis Kingdom of Kucha
Samantha Li
4 August 2017
Exploring an ancient symbol of Buddhism in China
Stepping into the Mandala – A Journey to Ankor Wat
Sarah C. Beasley
28 July 2017
I have practiced visualizing and making mandala offerings for years, but when I entered the main temple at Ankor Wat, I found myself stepping onto