Posted in Buddhist art, Tibetan Buddhism on October 26, 2010| Leave a Comment »
The curator of the Rubin Foundation’s Himalayan Art Project has called Wisdom’s Tibetan Art Calendar an incredible fine-art collection in itself.
A three-time Calendar Marketing Association “Best Classical Art” award-winner, the Tibetan Art Calendar is an unmatchable value and a perfect gift for any Buddhist, yoga practitioner, or art lover.
Posted in Buddhist art, Buddhist inspirations, Engaged Buddhism, tagged Dan Millman, gift book, Jataka, Karmapa, Rafe Martin, Richard Wehrman, The Banyan Deer, vegan, vegetarian on March 29, 2010| 2 Comments »
This inspiring, beautifully illustrated storybook reminds us that no one can be truly at peace unless all beings have a chance for peace, freedom, and happiness. The Banyan Deer is a wonderful, heart-warming gift for anyone who loves a great story. This beautiful hardcover edition will delight both adults and children alike.
“A sweet and sensitive story of courage, sacrifice and kindness.”—Dan Millman, author of The Way of the Peaceful Warrior
Renowned storyteller Rafe Martin is the recipient of the Empire State Award, three American Library Association Notable Book awards, four Parents’ Choice Gold Awards, two Anne Izard Storytellers’ Choice Awards, an American Folklore Society Aesop Accolade, several American Bookseller Pick of the Lists, an International Reading Association Teachers’ Choice, and many other awards of distinction. The Women’s National Book Association has honored Rafe with their Lucile Micheels Pannell Award. His work has been cited in TIME Magazine, Newsweek, U.S. News and World Report, and USA TODAY. Rafe lives in Rochester, New York.
Award-winning illustrator RICHARD WEHRMAN was born in St. Louis and attended the Washington University school of fine arts. His paintings have been exhibited at the Saint Louis Art Museum, the St. Louis Artists’ Guild, and Washington University. He was chosen as Rochester’s Communicator of the Year for illustration and has received a gold medal from the Society of Illustrators. Richard serves on the board of directors of the Heartwork Institute and lives in Upstate New York.
Posted in Buddhist art, Buddhist inspirations, Engaged Buddhism, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Popular culture, Tibetan Buddhism on March 10, 2010| 1 Comment »
Shepard Fairey — he of the ubiquitous Obama poster, the ubiquitous Obey Giant street-art campaign, and countless other works, has now portrayed the Dalai Lama in this new portrait, Compassion.
You may recall that Fairey recently portrayed Aung San Suu Kyi as well.
Created to celebrate His Holiness’s 75th birthday, Compassion is available from Fairey’s website, and net proceeds will be split between Tibet House and LA Friends of Tibet. (The Dalai Lama’s birthday is on July 6th.)
Of the piece, Fairey says:
“I’ve always had great admiration for His Holiness and his non-violent approach to the plight of the Tibetan people. When I was approached with the opportunity to work with this beautiful image as a sanctioned source and create a work that evokes the Dalai Lama’s presence as I feel it, I was thrilled. I hope His Holiness remains a presence of compassion in the world for many birthdays to come!”
Posted in Buddhist art, Buddhist inspirations, East Asian Buddhism, tagged Ikebana on February 10, 2010| Leave a Comment »
“This is a gentle book, beautiful and meditative, that goes right to the heart of ikebana. It is a book that I will recommend to my students to take their understanding to a different plane.”—Diane Norman, author of Ikebana: A Fresh Look at Japanese Flower Arranging
“In this subtle arrangement of real life and ancient teachings, Joan Stamm shows how attention to a single flower reveals ageless wisdom. A loving tribute to a living art.”—Karen Maezen Miller, author of Momma Zen
“The author shapes stem, leaf, and blossom into a dharma of living beauty.”—Lin Jensen, author of Bad Dog! and Together Under One Roof
Posted in Buddhist art, Buddhist inspirations, Engaged Buddhism, Nyingma, Tibetan Buddhism, tagged Dungse Rigdzin Dorje Rinpoche, Kunzang Dechen Lingpa, Zangdokpalri on February 3, 2010| Leave a Comment »
This past December the Zangdokpalri Temple in Arunachal Pradesh was consecrated after many years of dedication and hard work.
During the entire month of December, an elaborate array of rituals, dances and meditations (drupchen) was performed to consecrate the sacred structure, culminating on New Year’s Eve, December 31st, with the Aspirational Prayer Ceremony.
During the December ceremonies, Kyapje Terton Kunzang Dechen Lingpa’s kudung (precious body) was brought from the Tashi Choling Nunnery in the flatlands of Assam up to the mountains of Arunachal Pradesh to finally rest at the Zangdokpalri Temple, high atop the hill that had appeared to Rinpoche in his dream. Over the following two days, thousands of monks and lay Buddhists lined the road as the sacred parade transported the precious cairn that was to be installed at the temple. Prayers flags sponsored by friends in the West and the local community provided an escort of wind-borne prayers.
To read the entire story and learn more about the activities of Kunzang Dechen Lingpa and his son Dungse Rigdzin Dorje Rinpoche visit the Zangdokpalri website by clicking here.
Posted in Buddhist art, tagged art, thangka, The New York Times on April 2, 2009| Leave a Comment »
By Edward WongSENGESHONG, China — Sitting on the floor of his monastic chamber, Lobsang Lungtok pointed to the canvas with the thousand-faced goddess.
There are rules, he said, that have been handed down from one Tibetan painter to another through the centuries: The head and body must be perfectly proportioned; the gold paint goes on after the pencil outline; this particular deity has a thousand faces and a thousand arms — no more, no less.
Posted in Buddhist art, Gifts, New!, Tibetan Buddhism, tagged Buddhist deities, mandala, thangkas, Tibetan Art Calendar on March 18, 2009| Leave a Comment »
There’s still time to order our award-winning Tibetan Art Calendar.
The Tibetan Art Calendar 2009 is full of beautifully reproduced Tibetan thangkas — featuring deities, mandalas, Buddhas, and sages — along with detailed explanations of each piece’s meaning. These gorgeous works of art can be kept from year to year for use as a practice support or decoration.
You can see sample images and place your order here.
Posted in Author Events, Buddhist art, Chinese Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, tagged buddhism, China, Rubin Museum, Tibet on February 23, 2009| Leave a Comment »
We are very pleased to announce the launch of this fascinating new volume in the Studies in Indian and Tibetan Buddhism series. We hope to see you there!
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