Culture
Dernier ajout : 14 juin.
Tibetan cultural feast showcased at Beihai Park, China
A cultural feast introducing Tibet’s Thangka culture and divine articles of Tibetan Buddhism was showcased at the Beihai Park of Beijing.
Tibetan Buddhist relics recovered from Qinghai quake
About 14,000 pieces of Tibetan Buddhist relics have been recovered from the ruins of the monastery since the strong quake hit the area on April 14, 2010.
The ’Inception’ of Illusion or Reality?
The ingenious film that is ‘Inception’ begins with the assumption that it is possible for multiple persons to enter someone’s dream, that can even be designed without that person knowing, thus digging out deep secrets from his sub-consciousness, or even implanting ideas which eventually shape one’s decisions.
Thailand — Conversations with death
While Buddhist teaching emphasises death and impermanence, it’s not easy to set ourselves free from multiple cravings and the pleasures of a euphoric life. Death can come at any time, even without a warning, whether our own departure from this world or the loss of our loved ones.
Celebrating Tibet’s culture, Montreal (Canada)
First Tibetan Festival kicks off tomorrow in Montreal.
Kathmandu Healing Meditation April 11, Bangkok (Thailand)
April’s Healing Meditation workshop will comprise of light chi kung warm up exercise bringing instant energy into the body (especially beneficial for a long flight on the plane), Tibetan’s calm abiding Shamatha meditation and vajrasattva practice of purifying negative emotions and illnesses in the body.
21 New properties in UNESCO’s world heritage
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s World Heritage committee added 21 new sites to the World Heritage’s long list, following its 34th session which was being held in Brasilia from July 25 to Aug 3.
Edo Period Buddhist art turns passion into beauty
The stable years of the Edo Period (1603-1868) gave rise to a prosperous merchant class and a burgeoning "townsman" culture. For that reason, Edo art is often epitomized by colorful and flamboyant ukiyo-e prints.
Camondo zun (wine vessel)
Shang dynasty (18th-11th century BC) Latter half of the second millennium BC Bronze H:64 cm Camondo legacy
Video — The song of Master Taisen Deshimaru
Deshimaru singing in the snow in Japan.
Comme back in tradition