Forging On
Buryat artist Dashi Namdakov crafts sculptures that reflect his Buddhist and shamanistic heritage.
Dashi Namdakov
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Featured Contributors
Featured contributors include sculptor Dashi Namdakov, author Natalie Goldberg, multimedia journalist Adrienne Bard, and Mike Gillis, head writer of the satirical newspaper The Onion.
Darkhan
The darkhans of Buryatia, a Buddhist region of Siberia, were craftsmen and blacksmiths revered for their artistic skills and shamanistic ability. Today, Dashi Namdakov, a descendant of darkhans, is an internationally renowned artist and sculptor who…
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