Art

Untitled (Wheel of Existence)
2012
Wheel of Life
Tibet, 18th century
Wheel of Life
Tibet, early 20th century
Wheel of Life
Tibet or Mongolia, 19th century
Woodblock for Printing Prayer Flags
Himalayan Region, ca. 19th–early 20th century
Ushnisavijaya and Celebration of Old Age (Jyatha Janko)
Nepal, 19th century
Stories of Previous Lives of the Buddha (Jataka)
Tibet, 18th century
Stories of the Noble Deeds (Avadana), After a Set Designed by Situ Panchen (1700–1774) Illustrating Kshemendra’s Avadanakalpanada
Kham Province, Eastern Tibet, 19th century
Stupa
Tibet, 13th century
Renunciation, from a set of the Twelve Deeds of the Buddha, After a woodblock carved in Derge, Kham region, eastern Tibet, composition attributed to Purbu Tsering of Chamdo (active ca. late 19th century)
Kham Region, Eastern Tibet, 20th century
Buddha Shakyamuni and Stories of his Previous Lives
Tibet, mid-late 14th century
Buddha Shakymuni and scenes from his life
Tsang Province, Central Tibet, second half of the 14th century
Crocheted Cloth Cover Prayer Bead
Burma, 20th century
Buddha Shakyamuni
Sculpture: China; Throne: Central Tibet, Sculpture: 1403-1424; Throne: ca. 13th century

Spiral

The Returned: When Death Is Not the End
In Tibetan tales and popular culture the dead have a way of coming back with a purpose
The Power and Purpose of Human Intention in Buddhism
Good intentions offer the possibility of liberation in Buddhism
Meredith Monk + Robert Thurman
Ephemerality, karma, and the place where Buddhism, artistic expression, and environmental concerns intersect.
Art That Demonstrates Our Unity with the Natural World
Interconnection with the environment is prevalent in Himalayan art
Laurie Anderson + Gavin Schmidt
Artist Laurie Anderson and climatologist Gavin Schmidt discuss climate change.
Damien Echols + Sensei T. Kenjitsu Nakagaki
An excerpt from the on-stage conversation series Karma: Cause, Effect, and the Illusion of Fate.
A Bishop and a Buddhist Walk into a Museum
Two thought leaders consider the intersection of spirituality and global challenges
Karma 101: The Buddhist Wheel of Life
Everyday lessons for a changing world
Karma: Eddie Stern + Chris Martin
The Coldplay frontman on Karma: Cause, Effect, and the Illusion of Fate.
Inspired by Karma: Speakers Sound Off
Some thoughts on making the world a better place

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