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
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Eight Million Ways to Happiness: Wisdom for Inspiration and Healing from the Heart of Japan
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
What we can learn from the story of Avalokiteshvara
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
A Drunken Bee: Sunthorn Phu and the Buddhist Landscapes of Early Bangkok
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 Undreamed Self: Reclaiming Boundless Being Beyond Perceived Space
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
Best Literary Translations 2026 Showcases Global Voices, Highlights Enduring Power of Ancient Chinese Poetry
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
David Shea: A Sonic Alchemist of Tradition and Innovation
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
Buddhadasa: A Radical Visionary Who Challenged the Foundations of Thai Buddhism
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
How to Lead an Awakened Life
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 Magpie at Night: The Complete Poems of Li Qingzhao (1084–1151)
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

