Buddhist Art News

City to pitch for Buddhism heritage centre

Posted in Archaeology, India, Travel/Tourism by buddhistartnews on December 1, 2009

City to pitch for Buddhism heritage centre
Times of India – New Delhi,India
The ashes are in proud possession of Department of Archaeology and Ancient To give experts a feel of the Buddhist era, a two-day tour to Devni Mori has

Archaeologists Recount a Buddhist Tale

Posted in Archaeology, China by buddhistartnews on November 30, 2009

Archaeologists Recount a Buddhist Tale
New York Times
3 in a stunningly beautiful presentation that would easily earn the international prize for Asian art exhibitions if such an award existed.

“Nothing holy, just human interest”

Posted in Bhutan, Films by buddhistartnews on November 30, 2009

“Nothing holy, just human interest”
Kuensel, Buhutan’s National Newspaper
However, if I make a film in Bhutan and me as the maker, you’ll see a little element of Buddhism here and there. Buddhist-related films are difficult

Buddhist thoughts, culture to be showcased

Posted in India by buddhistartnews on November 30, 2009

Buddhist thoughts, culture to be showcased
Central Chronicle
Buddhists demonstrative arts of may countries and dance dramas based on the life of Lord Buddha will be held during the festival.


Shambhala Times Community News Magazine » Buddhist Youth Festival …

Posted in Germany by buddhistartnews on November 29, 2009

Shambhala Times Community News Magazine » Buddhist Youth Festival
Think of art (dance, painting, cooking, music, calligraphy, ikebana and photography), social engagement, Buddhism (what does it mean to be a young Buddhist in today’s world) and meditative practices like tai chi, yoga and sitting.
Shambhala Times Community News Magazine – http://shambhalatimes.org/

Thai police vow crackdown on Buddha statue thieves

Posted in Uncategorized by buddhistartnews on November 29, 2009

Thai police vow crackdown on Buddha statue thieves
Reuters
The authorities are monitoring the online trade of Buddhist relics and artifacts that may have been smuggled out of the country, Jongrak said.

Enlightened art: Buddhism comes to life at Ringling’s ‘Paths to …

Posted in United States by buddhistartnews on November 29, 2009



Enlightened art: Buddhism comes to life at Ringling’s ‘Paths to
Tampabay.com
By Lennie Bennett, Times Art Critic I spent about twice as long in “Paths to Paradise: The World of Buddhism” as I usually do seeing a new exhibition,

Gandhara art on Taliban crosshairs

Posted in Archaeology, India by buddhistartnews on November 29, 2009

Gandhara art on Taliban crosshairs
Times of India – New Delhi,India
TAXILA: Archaeologists warn that the Taliban are destroying Pakistan’s ancient Gandhara heritage and rich Buddhist legacy as pilgrimage and foreign research

Book Highlights Essence of Korean Temples

Posted in Books, Korea by buddhistartnews on November 29, 2009

“Temples of Korea” by Yoo Myeong-jong; Korea Foundation; 155 pp., 28,000 won

Book Highlights Essence of Korean Temples
Korea Times
Buseok Temple oozes a sense of natural harmony that encompasses not only Buddhist theory but also architecture, geography and the physical landscape.

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Way of the Tea – Bhutan Observer – Bhutan News

Posted in Bhutan by buddhistartnews on November 28, 2009

Way of the Tea – Bhutan Observer – Bhutan News
By Bhutan Observer
The principles like harmony, respect and purity, tranquility central to the ceremony have found their way in architecture and gardens. Just like Mahayana Buddhism propagates desolation and solitude, tea ceremony reminds the participants