Exploring the Enduring Spirit of Old Lhasa: Interview with M.A. Aldrich
Discovering the Heart of Tibetan Civilization: M.A. Aldrich on the Iconic Palaces, Temples, and Monasteries of Lhasa In the book “Old Lhasa: A Biography,” M.A. … Read more
Discovering the Heart of Tibetan Civilization: M.A. Aldrich on the Iconic Palaces, Temples, and Monasteries of Lhasa In the book “Old Lhasa: A Biography,” M.A. … Read more
Tibetan Thangka Painting This Tibetan thangka is skillfully painted with vibrant hues. It’s the ideal complement to your home décor, meditation room, or altar place. … Read more
Tibetan Thangka Blessing Decoration In a traditional brocade frame, this Tibetan thangka is beautifully painted with magnificent strong colors and gold embellishments. Each painting is … Read more
Buddha Shakyamuni Copper Statue The Buddha Shakyamuni Copper Statue is handcrafted by a master craftsman from high-quality materials, and each one has a unique positive … Read more
History of the White Lotus in China The White lotus (Bailian Jiao, 白莲教) was a Buddhist political and religious movement that believed in a universal … Read more
A Look into the Practices of Taoists and Buddhists During the Festival The Hungry Ghost Festival, also known as the Ghost Festival, is a significant … Read more
The Guangyun Buddhist Monastery (广允缅寺) is one of the Great Vehicle Buddhist architectures, Guangyun Monastery on Mengdong Street of Cangyuan County, Lincang Prefecture, was built in … Read more
In Dadenghan Village of Jiexiang County, Ruili City, Dehong Prefecture, the temple was built in the Qing Dynasty when Emperor Qianlong reigned. It was said … Read more
The Temple of the Recumbent Buddha (卧佛寺) is on Yunya mountain where ancient trees tower to the sky, 15 km north of Baoshan city, Yunnan … Read more
Dharma Cave or Damo Patriarch Cave (达摩祖师洞) is located on the Elephant Trunk Mountain in Qizong Village of Weixi County, Deqen Prefecture. The temple of Dharma … Read more
Gedan Songzanlin Monastery (噶丹·松赞林寺) is located in the north of Shangri-la County town, initially established in Ming Dynasty and extended in 1679 under Emperor Kang … Read more
The Baisha murals were artistic religious works painted on walls of the Buddhist temples from the Wanli Years to the Hongwu Years of the Ming … Read more
Chinese Dragons depictions Dragons are a typical subject of Chinese art. Chinese dragons are mythological creatures in Chinese folklore. They symbolize good luck, strength and … Read more
Demons in Chinese Mythology Chinese Demons: A series of paintings and handscrolls from the Ming and Qing Dynasty depicting demons and other mythological creatures of … Read more