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For decades, the name Yasujiro Ozu has been synonymous with a specific cinematic aesthetic, so distinct … The Enduring Enigma of Yasujiro Ozu: Beyond the Zen FacadeRead more

Hiroko Yoda, a writer, translator, and certified Shinto cultural historian, has spent the past decade immersing … Eight Million Ways to Happiness: Wisdom for Inspiration and Healing from the Heart of JapanRead more

The narrative of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion, offers profound insights into navigating the complexities … What we can learn from the story of AvalokiteshvaraRead more

Sunthorn Phu, the revered national poet of Thailand, whose verses have been memorized by generations of … A Drunken Bee: Sunthorn Phu and the Buddhist Landscapes of Early BangkokRead more

The current predicament of two NASA astronauts, whose eight-day mission has unexpectedly extended to a forty-five-day … The Undreamed Self: Reclaiming Boundless Being Beyond Perceived SpaceRead more

The forthcoming anthology, Best Literary Translations 2026, set to feature a curated selection of thirty-two works … Best Literary Translations 2026 Showcases Global Voices, Highlights Enduring Power of Ancient Chinese PoetryRead more

Experimental composer David Shea, once a fixture of New York City’s avant-garde music scene, is now … David Shea: A Sonic Alchemist of Tradition and InnovationRead more

In 1965, a lecture delivered at the Buddhist Association of Thailand by the influential Thai forest … Buddhadasa: A Radical Visionary Who Challenged the Foundations of Thai BuddhismRead more

The ancient wisdom of Shantideva, an 8th-century Indian Buddhist scholar and philosopher, continues to resonate with … How to Lead an Awakened LifeRead more

The enduring legacy of Li Qingzhao, widely regarded as the preeminent female poet in Chinese history, … The Magpie at Night: The Complete Poems of Li Qingzhao (1084–1151)Read more