How the fortunes of Buddhist sculpting schools and artistic tastes rose and fell with the noble houses and shogunates of Japan
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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.
From Chu’s Gallery to Oneness: Rebirth of an Art Icon in Central
Images by Lai Chun Hei Standing for 27 years on Hong Kong’s Hollywood Road is a gallery owned by a family for over two generations: Chu’s Gallery. It is an art dealer that contributed to the cultural development of Central district’s emergence as an art hub distinct from Central’s financial and professional emphases. Chu’s Gallery was […]
Visuals of Compassion: Artist Rima Fujita on her new exhibit, “Karuna”
Rima Fujita is a long-time painter of Buddhist art with a distinctive style that focuses on vivid colours and fairytale-like landscapes and figures. A keen devotee of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, she is holding a solo exhibition titled “Karuna” at Isetan Art Gallery in Shinjuku, Tokyo. We caught up with Rima to learn more […]
Budding Buddha: A Conversation with Artist James Stanford
James Stanford, “Budding Buddha.” From artfixdaily.com James Stanford is a longtime Buddhist artist with a distinct aesthetic and inspiration. Last November, he donated his “Budding Buddha” art to the Art for Tibet exhibit and auction at Gallery Eight in New York, which was organized by Students for a Free Tibet. Can you describe a bit your background in […]
Marichi, Goddess of the Dawn
Marichi. From theyoginiproject.org Marichi (from Sanskrit “ray of light”) is the Goddess of the Dawn, who is revered in the Buddhist tradition as a heavenly warrior and powerful protector. Her name in Tibetan is Oser Chenma, which means “Goddess of the Great Light.” Marichi protects human beings from physical dangers and harm, sudden death, thieves, […]