Fragrance of chrysanthemums
in Nara there are so many
old Buddha statues
Basho
Fragrance of chrysanthemums
in Nara there are so many
old Buddha statues
Basho
What particularly delighted me was discovering that the book’s opening sections — the Preface, Introduction and introductory chapters — alongside the stunning colour photographs of original Dunhuang manuscripts.
As we live it, our practice becomes the vessel that carries us forward, and with each moment of awareness, we touch upon the truth the Buddha himself encountered under the Bodhi tree.
Some Buddhist teachings for the holiday, enjoy.
Film The Beginnings of Chan (Zen) Painting and Muqi.
Read ‘A Buddhist Path’ by Ajahn Sumedho
With introductory film.
Buddhist Art (short film around 8 minutes long).
Pointing at the moon, looking at the moon, I’m just an old traveler along the way.
Seated Bodhisattva with one leg pendent. Japan, Asuka or Nara Period dated 606 or 666.