A new analysis of a grimoire on Buddhist magic from Dunhuang

A journey into the history of Buddhism in China

Where do Cham dances find sanctuary?

Remarkable Buddhist artistic heritage from the Silk Road

Tracing the Sogdian Whirl's march with Buddhism along the Silk Road

The Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes: a treasure trove of Buddhist dance history

A look at Water-moon Avalokiteshvara paintings from Goryeo dynasty Korea

The Mogao Caves in northwestern China are a treasure trove of Buddhist dance history

The origins of “Pure Land Buddhism,” or more precisely, “the Buddhism of Pure Lands,” can be traced to the developmental stages of the Mahayana tradition. It bears both Indian

A glimpse of the sacred intent and presence of Amitabha

Whether by the titanic mountains of the Himalayan range or the weird, lonely, lunar expanse of the plateau itself, it is not unusual to feel overwhelmed by the natural landscape of Tibet. It is small

Murder is abhorrent. Whatever one’s opinion of the Charlie Hebdo satirists and their line of work, the lethal violence against them was appalling. Yet, while Buddhism respects the protection of life a

Four years ago, one of my best friends visited Hong Kong. The first cultural landmark I took him to was Chi Lin Nunnery, which I still believe is the city’s most attractive temple. It was the first ti

As I am not an art historian, I had some hesitation in attending the talks on “Buddhist Art and Architecture.” However, after reading the abstracts, I was surprised to learn that the resea