Of all the caves at the Ajanta complex, I found Cave 26 to be the most intricate, with the unmistakable … Read More “Postcard from Raymond: Preservation at its Finest (Cave 26, Ajanta)”
Bodhi Obfuscatus (Space Baby). By Michael Joo. From davidsenouf.com Since my schooldays I’ve been interested in exploring the discourse around … Read More “Confessional Artists: The Spiritual Vocation of Creative Professionals”
“Who said Hong Kong is too small? In size perhaps but not in its soul and personality. Every corner in … Read More “Why Hong Kong remains a pulsing hub of Buddhist inspiration”
Every day, we face the world through our senses. We become absorbed in sights and sounds that make up our … Read More “The Rooster of Reality”
The other day I came across a brilliant parody article from the satirical site Newsthump, highlighting how hard a basic … Read More “Why We’re So Unhappy”
Homage to you, the Eight Auspicious Goddesses—Beauty, Garlands, Song, Dance, Flowers, Incense, Light and Perfume—merely thinking of you makes success grow more … Read More “The Offering Goddesses: In Praise of Divine Beauty”
According to tantra, the human body is perceived as a sacred temple in which all higher forces and the whole … Read More “Mystery of Dakini’s Skull Cup”
This image, shot by photographer Ding Zuhe and called, “Monk’s Posture,” won first prize in the China category for National … Read More “Postcard from Raymond: “Monk’s Posture””
Instinctively, my politics is anti-imperialist and anti-colonialist. However, I also appreciate the complexity inherent in human affairs and recognize that … Read More “Cultural Repatriation of Buddhist Artifacts: A Job for Cool Heads”
The cave roof was high enough to tower Over the trees in the forest that had Grown around these medieval … Read More “Love in the Cave of the Buddhas”
