Buddhism is perhaps the world religion with the best PR team: the Dalai Lama and his friends. They’ve succeeded in painting a picture of Buddhism that is undogmatic, peaceful and fully compatible with science. Want to get a glimpse of that Buddhism,…
B.G. Sharma
Bhanwar lal Girdhari lal Sharma (B. G. Sharma) is an award-winning painter from Rajasthan, India. He is famous for his miniature devotional paintings and his rejuvenation and popularization of classic Rajasthan art, including the Mughal, Kishangarh,…
India is, to me, one of the most fascinating countries in the world. The variety of peoples there, the variety of religions and philosophical perspectives, the continuity of it’s culture that spans at least 2000 years… and not least the smile on a…
From woodblock prints to modern Japaneses art, from printed screens to mountain views… These calendars featuring the art of Japan have an atmosphere of their own. In a style that is usually striking as well as withdrawn, sad, yet alive – Japanese a…
Perhaps the most popular poet today is the Muslim Rumi, who composed his verses in 13th century Persia. These poems gained popular recognition through the translations of Coleman Barks, whose mystical interpretation has touched a cord with millions….
Islam is a strictly monotheistic religion articulated by the Qur’an, a text considered by its adherents to be the verbatim word of God (Arabic: Allah), and by the Prophet of Islam Muhammad’s teachings and normative example (which is called the Sunnah…
Jalaladin Rumi was born in Wakhsh in Tajikistan on the 30th September 1207 to a family of learned Muslim theologians. Escaping the Mongol invasion and destruction, Rumi and his family traveled extensively in the Muslim lands, performed pilgrimage to…
It’s good for kids to be read to, and what better time to honor this tradition than around Christmas time? The three books on this page each lend themselves to this practice. Starting with, for small kids, ‘God Gave us Christmas’ – each helps you and…
Mindfulness is about living the moment – not by just partying your life away, but by being aware of where you are, what you are, right now. In our busy lives this is an essential practice to make sure you don’t run away with yourself. Mindfulness pra…
Because modern life is so very busy, so full of sensory impressions from the internet, tv, music, traffic etc. many people need to be reminded of something most people in the past knew instinctively: that sitting still isn’t so very bad. Seriously: w…
Can you learn yoga out of a book? Well, perhaps you can. Just be VERY careful to not force things. Have some fun and relax into the poses. Accept where you are. I’ve found you some very popular books for beginners that explain either the philosophy…
Alex Grey (born November 29, 1953) is an American artist specializing in spiritual and visionary art. There is a clear connection with the world of alternative spirituality aka New Age. Grey is a practitioner of Vajrayana Buddhism. As an artist his w…
Buddha figures are everywhere. Buddha heads have become a fashion statement. Buddha statues, really just the next way to show off your spiritual inclination. I’ve found you Buddha figures and heads for your home. Some in classic style, like the one o…
Following the example of Prophet Muhammad, Muslim men often wear silver rings. In fact, tradition dictates that they don’t wear rings of any other metal. No gold, no brass, no iron allowed. Any jeweller knows however, that silver is never only silver,…