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Tibetan Book of the Dead, Part One: Cosmic Jumper
The wisdom of Sublime Weirdos
Uploaded 7 Apr 2017
Art Sutra: Do Higher Prices Mean a Higher Path?
The intangible value of Buddhism's ancient heritage
Uploaded 3 Mar 2017
Invisible Twice: A Lost Dance Mural
The story of a historic depiction of sacred Cham "dance ephemeral" in Bhutan
Uploaded 9 Dec 2016
<i>Devout Patrons of Buddhist Art</i> – Exhibition Review
Korean Buddhist art exhibit at The National Museum of Korea
Uploaded 24 Jul 2015
“Dakini As Art”: The Buddhist Feminine in Art
“When you arrive at the extinction of reality, there is nothing but the spontaneity of pure potential. There is no other way to dance in the sky.” - Yeshe Tsogyal   The dakini principle has been a s
Uploaded 22 May 2015
The Faceless Face: The Buddhist Origami of Giang Dinh
Origami has evolved over the last few decades from a Japanese paper craft practiced mostly by children into an international pastime and a sophisticated form of artistic expression. In the last few de
Uploaded 17 Apr 2015
Ajanta - A Portrait of Faith
Visiting the mountain-hewn Ajanta Caves of India
Uploaded 27 Mar 2015
The Art of Salvation: The “Descent of Amitabha” Motif in Pure Land Art
A glimpse of the sacred intent and presence of Amitabha
Uploaded 13 Feb 2015
Zhang Huan: Sculpting a Name in Art
Whether it is his unconventional performance art, his photography, or his sculpture, Chinese artist Zhang Huan’s remarkable repertoire is rebellious, eccentric, controversial—and spiritual, particular
Uploaded 30 Jan 2015
Searching for Meaning in Tibetan Wrathful Imagery
Tibetan Vajrayana imagery, for the most part, illustrates fantastical literary texts by reflecting metaphor and symbolism. Notions of aesthetic achievement and the sense of beauty within this traditio
Uploaded 24 Oct 2014
Buddhist Art Forum 2012: The Headache of Conserving Buddhist Art
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 scattered all over the world s
Uploaded 7 May 2012
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