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The master calligrapher’s distinctive style fuses Buddhist imagery with miniature calligraphy script
The artist speaks about his neon sculpture of a wrathful deity in the Rubin’s collection and more
An activist for gay rights and gender equality in Nepal on channeling grief into celebration
As one of the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism, “the virtuous tradition” has its own histories, teachers, and ritual practices
Delayed feelings of anger often signal the path toward greater clarity and honesty
Anger as a force for peace in the popular anime film
A personal reflection on how anger can be a beacon of truth and call to justice
Objects from the Rubin help tell a richer story about Asia at the Seattle Asian Art Museum as part of a collection sharing partnership
An 11th-century Sanskrit text reveals the practice’s cross-religious past
The Nepalese artist wants his art to evoke joy, irony, and a state of contemplation
The Mongolian artist pours her emotions into wearable art infused with Buddhist symbols
Reflecting on the relationship between fear and anger, a writer develops an unexpected connection to a centuries-old statue in Kathmandu
Jamyang Dorjee’s masterful art is part of his Buddhist practice and mission to promote Tibetan calligraphy and culture
A journalist explores what happens when the earth refuses to put up with human exploitation
A behind-the-scenes look at the Himalayan Art Up Close video series
These ferocious figures symbolize protection and compassion throughout Himalayan art
A puzzling artwork in the Rubin Museum’s collection sparks questions about authorship, style, and more