The wrathful manifestation of Vairocana in Esoteric Buddhism

Introducing a new column on iconography in Japanese Esoteric Buddhism

The Tendai lineages of Japan

Learning from the Buddha's example

A tour de force that raises the bar for scholarly daring

Understanding the significance of the lotus motif in Buddhist art and philosophy

Thoughts on maintaining spiritual equilibrium in a material world

Our interview with Danish Tendai priest Rev. Shomon

Review of an art exhibit at the Asian Civilisations Museum

A look at Master Kukai's influence on Japanese pilgrimage

Measuring Buddhist time in art installations

Interview with pristine Pure Land practitioner Thomas Polin

Decoding the esoteric script of the Tangut Empire's royal family

I’ve recently returned from a Dunhuang tour led by Mrs. Mei-yin Lee, one of Hong Kong's most sought-after guides and thinkers on Chinese culture. There are many sites of Buddhist beauty in and around