How the 7th century figure of Kuratsukuri Tori set a cosmopolitan and multicultural example for Buddhist sculptors
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Techniques of the Masters: How to Carve Japanese Buddhist Statuary
Exploring the techniques of Japanese Buddhist sculpture
Baltic Gold: Amber Intersections of Faith and Beauty
The Indra and Harry Banga Gallery’s “Amber: Baltic Gold” is a unique exhibit of amber’s journey of 3000+ years across Europe and China
Lives of the Busshi: Japanese Sculpture Under the Kamakura
How master sculptors Unkei and Kaikei propelled the Kei school to new heights with a great project at Todai-ji Temple
Of Artisans and Aristos: Butsuzo Flourishing in Japan
How the fortunes of Buddhist sculpting schools and artistic tastes rose and fell with the noble houses and shogunates of Japan
Jocho: The maestro that started Japanese Buddhist Sculpture
“Carving the Divine” charts the art of Japanese Buddhist sculpture, which traces its art and aesthetics to a sculpting titan called Jocho
The Yuji Experience: A Singular Voice for Japanese Buddhist Sculpture
Exploring the heritage, beauty, and intricacy of Japanese Buddhist sculpture with Yujiro Seki
In Review: “Threads of Awakening,” “Rebirth”
Here are some books I’m reviewing or have recently reviewed.
Watch: When Your Detour Becomes Your Life’s Path
ONLINE on BDG YouTube: Leslie’s talk about her upcoming book!
In Review: “Poetry and Zen,” “In the Present Moment”
Here are some books I’m reviewing or have recently reviewed.