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A Sculptor in the Reign of Prince Shōtoku: A Figure for Cross-Cultural Friendship?

Posted on March 12, 2023March 12, 2023by Teahouse

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

Posted on February 3, 2023February 3, 2023by Teahouse

Exploring the techniques of Japanese Buddhist sculpture

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Arquitectura budista contemporánea, Part One

Posted on February 1, 2023February 1, 2023by Teahouse

Expanding horizons with contemporary Buddhist architecture around the world

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The Passing of a Generation: In Memory of Ven. Ayyā Mie Vimalā of Königsberg

Posted on January 20, 2023January 21, 2023by Teahouse

A tribute to the life of a seminal bhikkhuni of the Sri Lankan Theravada tradition, who passed away suddenly in early January

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Lives of the Busshi: Japanese Sculpture Under the Kamakura

Posted on January 3, 2023January 4, 2023by Teahouse

How master sculptors Unkei and Kaikei propelled the Kei school to new heights with a great project at Todai-ji Temple

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Of Artisans and Aristos: Butsuzo Flourishing in Japan

Posted on November 22, 2022November 22, 2022by Teahouse

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

Posted on November 17, 2022November 17, 2022by Teahouse

“Carving the Divine” charts the art of Japanese Buddhist sculpture, which traces its art and aesthetics to a sculpting titan called Jocho

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The Yuji Experience: A Singular Voice for Japanese Buddhist Sculpture

Posted on November 1, 2022October 31, 2022by Teahouse

Exploring the heritage, beauty, and intricacy of Japanese Buddhist sculpture with Yujiro Seki

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In Review: “The Taming of the Demons,” Charles B. Jones’ “Pure Land”

Posted on July 17, 2022July 17, 2022by Teahouse

Here are some books I’m reviewing or have recently reviewed.

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Shinzo Abe (1954–2022) – Japanese Buddhist diplomacy is now an open question

Posted on July 10, 2022July 10, 2022by Teahouse

The assassination of the former Japanese PM is a blow to Japanese Buddhist diplomacy

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