Summoning the Goddess: Marijke Klokke Tracks Mahapratisara’s Journey Along the Maritime Silk Road
Raymond Lam
12 May 2018
Dutch scholar explores the lore of a powerful Buddhist…
Ca’Foscari University of Venice Hosts First Dunhuang Exhibition in Italy
BD Dipananda
5 March 2018
Promoting ties between two ancient cities
Hong Kong Exhibition Showcases Ancient Heritage of the Silk Road
Craig Lewis
31 January 2018
Exhibits focus on cultural exchange along the…
One of the Largest Dunhuang Exhibitions To Date Opens to the Public in Shenzhen
Anne Wisman
23 January 2018
Event features cutting-edge technology to…
The Kuchean Harp: Konghous in the Chinese Oasis Kingdom of Kucha
Samantha Li
4 August 2017
Exploring an ancient symbol of Buddhism in China
Buddhistdoor View: The Voice of Dharma in Corporate Social Responsibility
Buddhistdoor Global
19 May 2017
Throughout its 2,500-year history, Buddhism has engaged with its wider social and cultural environments. In its earliest days, it was tied to mercantile forces and
Buddhistdoor View: Buddhist Hopes for China’s Silk Road Initiative
Buddhistdoor Global
12 May 2017
On 14–15 May, China will host a long-awaited summit on the Belt and Road Initiative, also known as One Belt, One Road. The initiative is the
Lotus Tour of the Silk Road, 15–23 October 2016: Wuwei City Museum
Zephyr Chan
24 March 2017
A journey into the history of Buddhism in China
An Illuminating Exhibition on the Transmission of Buddhist Art at the Palace Museum in Beijing
Guoying Stacy Zhang
25 November 2016
The transmission of Buddhist art from India to China is a fascinating topic. Indeed, how did pious and profound art, along with a complex belief
Buddhistdoor View—One Belt, One Road: Ideas for Buddhist Dialogue across Eurasia
Buddhistdoor Global
24 June 2016
There are many exciting aspects to Chinese president Xi Jinping’s ambitious development framework known as “One Belt, One Road” (OBOR).* A Eurasian economic resurgence could
From the Gobi to the Getty: Buddhist Art from Dunhuang on View in Los Angeles
Meher McArthur
13 May 2016
The Mogao Caves, located near Dunhuang in the Gobi Desert in northwest China, comprise nearly 500 Buddhist cave temples dating from the 4th to the
Art, Ecology, and Religion: Intersecting Landscapes on the 21st Century Silk Road
Raymond Lam
22 April 2016
The themes of the Silk Road, spirituality, and the environment rarely come together in contemporary art, so I feel fortunate to have recently met an