


Ritualized Landscapes: Performative Iconography
A Look at large Buddhist rituals in Tibetan China

Lingyan Monastery: The Development of an Ancient Monastery in Contemporary China
Exploring one of China’s four greatest Buddhist…

Chinese Community in Kolkata, India, Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Hsuan Tsang Monastery
Celebration Emphasizes Positive China-India Ties

The Xuanzang Memorial: Evoking China and India’s Buddhist Past and Future
For several years now, I have observed the diplomatic force of Buddhism in the relationship between China and India. The event that first drew my

Buddhistdoor View: The Case for Rebuilding the Bamiyan Buddhas to Their Original Glory
After a long and difficult journey across the precipices and through the blizzards of the Tian Shan mountain ranges, Xuanzang (fl. c. 602–64) finally reached

An Illuminating Exhibition on the Transmission of Buddhist Art at the Palace Museum in Beijing
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

Pure Faith: The Broader and Deeper Meaning of Faith in Buddhism
The broader meaning of faith in Buddhism Religion, in its simplistic definition in the Western world, is synonymous with faith. Many religions talk about an

Moghalmari Buddhist Monastery: A Notable Heritage Site in West Bengal
The village of Moghalmari in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal is a site of historical and archaeological significance that reflects the colorful history

Buddhist Archaeological Sites in Bangladesh
There are a number of important Buddhist archeological sites located in what is present-day Bangladesh. Historically, Bangladesh was once part of greater India and known