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Adornment as Offering — The Felted Jewelry of Iva Hladis
The story of a jewelry artist on embodying the sensual and the sacred
Uploaded 24 Mar 2017
<i>Buddhistdoor View</i>: The Case for Rebuilding the Bamiyan Buddhas to Their Original Glory
Recognizing the power of Asia's intangible heritage
Uploaded 27 Jan 2017
Emperors, Lamas, and Silk: the Origin of Fabric <i>Thangkas</i>
Tracing the roots of a sacred Buddhist art form
Uploaded 8 Apr 2016
The Fabric of Happiness: Facets of Bhutanese Weaving
Raymond Lam delves into the vibrant textile arts of Bhutan
Uploaded 25 Sep 2015
<i>Buddhist Art of Myanmar</i> - Exhibition Review
Whilst many museums around the world have historically collected works of art from Myanmar, few have mounted exhibitions dedicated to the Buddhist art of that country. The pioneering show Buddhist Art
Uploaded 10 Jul 2015
Learning to Receive
Generosity is a fundamental trait that is celebrated by all of the world’s religions. December means Christmas for my family, so I’ve been thinking about generosity and giving, especially in light of
Uploaded 9 Jan 2015
Tocharian Lives and Loves: Haunting Mummies and their Buddhist Descendants
The Buddhist secrets and poetry of the Tocharian mummies
Uploaded 17 Oct 2014
The Theravada Monastic Robe: The Design and Meaning
  The saffron robe of a Theravada Buddhist monastic is instantly recognizable to Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. But what is the origin, function and meaning of the design? In ancie
Uploaded 10 Apr 2014
Buddha Touched the Earth: An Exploration of Engaged Buddhism
Green activist and writer John Seed shares his development of an ecological retreat aimed at helping students get back in touch with the Buddhist principles of natureBuddha Touched the Earth is the ti
Uploaded 25 May 2013
Buddhist Ethics: Compassion for All
Dr. Lisa Kemmerer is a philosopher-activist dedicated to working against oppression, whether on behalf of the environment, nonhuman animals, or disempowered human beings. Her books include In Search o
Uploaded 21 Jan 2013
The Story of Atifeh
The following story is from Ven. Wuling’s children’s book, How Will I Behave Today and the Rest of My Life. It is a touching, gentle tale about convincing one’s greatest role models – one’s parents –
Uploaded 1 Jul 2012
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